Table rules

Rulesets

Pick from our presets, or set your own rules when you start a game.

Match

Games per matchThe number of deals before the match ends.Compulsory solosEach player must complete one compulsory solo during the match.

Cards and trump

Play with ninesOff means a 40-card game.Silent weddingA player with both club queens may play an undeclared diamond solo.Heart 10 tieWhich Heart 10 wins when both are played to the same trick.

Special points

FoxesCapturing an opponent's diamond ace scores a special point.KarlchenWinning the last trick with the club jack scores a point.Doppelkopf trickA trick worth 40 or more card points scores an extra point.Lost KarlchenLosing the last trick with the club jack costs a point.Fox in the last trickTaking the last trick with a diamond ace scores a point.

Reservations

WeddingHold all four queens to play alone and find a partner during the game.PovertyWith fewer than 4 trumps, you may pass cards and seek a partner.Illness (Schmeißen)Exceptionally weak hands can be thrown in and redealt.

Qualifying hands

5 ninesFive or more nines in one hand.4 nines and 4 kingsExactly four nines and four kings.7 kings and nines combinedSeven or more nines and kings combined.

SolosPlay alone against all three opponents with a special contract.

House variants

PigletsBoth diamond aces rank higher as trumps when held together.Super pigletsBoth diamond nines rank as extra-high trumps.Forced first-trick announcementA first trick worth 30 or more card points requires Re or Kontra.Mid-game announcementsPlayers may call Re, Kontra, No 90/60/30, and Schwarz during play for extra points.

Summary

Casual

Deck: 48 cards with nines
Heart 10: Second Heart 10 wins
Specials: Foxes, Karlchen, Doppelkopf, Lost Karlchen
Reservations: Wedding, Poverty, Illness
Announcements: Re/Kontra 11, 90 10, 60 9, 30 8

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