rules
TO AVOID THESE CONVERSATIONS AT THE TABLE…
RULE #0
Board is 5.
RULE #1
Bid every hand.
RULE #2
No “beat the spade” rule - if spades are led you can play any spade.
RULE #3
Two set elimination.
RULE #4
Lead spades after first cut.
RULE #5
Play every hand - no books made.
RULE #6
10 bags total = set; lose 100 points.
RULE #7
In the event of both teams being eliminated for two sets, team with highest score wins.
RULE #8
Game is to 350.
RULE #9
Blind bid if 100 behind - minimum blind bid is 6.
RULE #10
Spade Hierarchy: Big Joker, Little Joker, 2 of diamond, 2 of spade (no beat the spade).
Renege Rule
If calling a renege, you must pick the book*. If correct, reneging teams must give three books; if incorrect, team picking book must give three books.
*Books must be collected by one team member and placed in order.