description Auction Pitch Overview
Auction Pitch is a traditional American trick-taking card game descended from All Fours and played in several regional variants. Players bid for the right to control the hand, and the winning bidder establishes the trump suit by leading, or pitching, the first card. Scoring commonly rewards achievements such as holding the highest or lowest trump, capturing the jack of trumps, and winning the greatest card value, but the exact rules depend on the variant.
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How is trump determined in Auction Pitch?
In Auction Pitch, the winning bidder establishes the trump suit by leading, or pitching, the first card. This distinguishes it from games where trump is determined by a fixed rule or a card flip.
What are the scoring categories in Auction Pitch?
Scoring commonly awards points for capturing the highest trump card in play, the lowest trump card, the jack of trump, and the game point based on the total value of cards won in tricks. Depending on the variant, not all categories may be available in every hand.
How does Auction Pitch relate to All Fours?
Auction Pitch is descended from All Fours and shares its core scoring categories. The key innovation in Auction Pitch is the bidding phase, in which players compete for the right to choose trump.
How many players can play Auction Pitch?
Auction Pitch is commonly played with three to seven players, and the game adapts to a range of group sizes. Regional variants may adjust the specific rules depending on the number of participants.
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