description Auction Pinochle Overview
Auction Pinochle is a trick-taking card game played with a 48-card deck, utilizing two copies of the 9 through Ace cards in each suit. Typically played by three or four individuals, it incorporates a competitive bidding phase where players estimate their potential melds and trick-taking capabilities to establish a declarer and trump suit. The game was popularized in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as an evolution of Bezique.
help Auction Pinochle FAQ
How many cards are in an Auction Pinochle deck?
Auction Pinochle uses a 48-card deck made from two copies of the 9 through Ace cards in each suit. It does not use the full range of cards found in a standard 52-card deck.
How many people can play Auction Pinochle?
The game is commonly played by three or four people. The deal and partnership structure depend on which player count is being used.
What happens during the auction?
Players bid for the right to choose the contract and estimate what they can achieve through melds and tricks. The winning bidder takes on the obligation of meeting that bid under the table's scoring rules.
What is meld in Auction Pinochle?
Meld is a scoring combination of cards, such as a marriage or a pinochle combination, declared according to the rules. Auction Pinochle therefore rewards both planned combinations and successful trick play.
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