Pinochle rules
Bid, reveal melds, then win valuable cards.
How to play
- Two copies of nine through ace make a 48-card deck. Opposite seats are partners.
- Bid or pass; the high bidder selects trump. Each side reveals its scoring melds.
- Follow suit and trump when required. Rank order is ace, ten, king, queen, jack, nine.
- Count melds and trick points, including the last-trick bonus. Meet the contract to keep the points.