If we do have play options that could beat what is currently in the trick pile, then we play our highest winning card unless we are playing last. If we don't have a play that can beat what is currently in the trick pile, then if our partner played the current highest trick card then we play our lowest counter. Otherwise, play the highest non trump card. Remembering what has been played and what was shown during passing and melding, play the highest trump card that is guaranteed to take the trick. Finally, if necessary, we would choose to pass the cards that contribute the least amount of points to our meld score. Then, prefer to first pass non-ace cards that would make us void in a suit, then prefer non-trump kings, then non-trump queens, then jack of diamonds (except if just received from partner), then lowest non-trump cards, then lowest trump cards. Then prefer highest non-trump cards.įirst prefer not to pass any cards that result in a meld score for our hand.
Then, prefer to first pass highest trump cards. Pick the trump suit that resulted in the highest willing bid.įirst prefer not to pass any cards that result in a meld score for your hand. Simulate many rounds with cards randomly dealt to standard strategy players. Set the maximum willing bid at the round score achieved in more than 83% of the simulations.
