A typical 32-card deck is used, 4 suits by 8 ranks. The game is played by four people, forming two teams: North-South and East-West, and playing in turn in counter-clockwise direction. The possible contracts are (from lowest to highest): Clubs ♣;Diamonds ♦ ;Hearts ♥;Spades ♠. Every player must either suggest a higher contract, or bid. The play consists of eight tricks, the first one being started by the dealer's successor. The first player in a round can play any card, but subsequent players must obey the following rules (the first one which applies is binding): 1.The dominant suit must be followed. 2.If the dominant suit is a trump suit, a higher-ranking card must be played. 3. If following is impossible, then a trump must be played.The winner of the last trick gets 10 points. The first team to reach 151 in the global score is the winner.
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