P1, the Forehand, and P2 have passed. You are P3, and it is your turn to bid.
P1Forehand
P4Dealer
Your hand
Which bid do you make?
Answer
Pass. A 12-count of 9 (the Skus and the XIX at 2 each, four Taroks at 1 each, the K
at 1) is the Call’s count, but only the Forehand ever plays the Call. Piccolo may not be bid with the Skus in hand. No-Trump wants about 25 Card Points in hand, and these cards hold 18.
at 1) is the Call’s count, but only the Forehand ever plays the Call. Piccolo may not be bid with the Skus in hand. No-Trump wants about 25 Card Points in hand, and these cards hold 18.Rule: The Call is the Forehand’s alone, and only after the other three have passed.