If we are playing last and we can take the trick then we play our lowest card that can take the trick. If we do have play options that could beat what is currently in the trick pile, then we play our highest winning card unless we are playing the last trick card. If we don't have a play that can beat what is currently in the trick pile, then if our partner played the current highest trick card then we play our lowest counter. Otherwise, play the highest non trump card that is guaranteed to take the trick. Remembering what has been played and what was shown during passing and melding, play the highest trump card that is guaranteed to take the trick. If any play results in an average round score that is more than half a point lower than the highest average play, then remove it from the options considered. It also known as the member of the Whist family. Online Pinochle is a trick-taking card game with some strategies.
Finally, if necessary, we would choose to pass the cards that contribute the least amount of points to our meld score.įirst remove bad options: For each legal play, simulate the rest of the round 200 times with random deals of the unseen cards. You and Sam end up the round with 1800 points, while Peter and Anna have 1700 points, but Peter is the bidding player of this round so Peter and Anna win the game. Then prefer non-trump kings, then non-trump queens, then jack of diamonds (except if just received from partner), then lowest non-trump cards, then lowest trump cards. Then pass the cards that contribute the least amount of points to our meld score.įirst prefer not to pass any cards that result in a meld score for our hand. Then prefer queen of spades or jack of diamonds.
Then, prefer to pass highest trump cards (except 9's of trump). Set the maximum willing bid at the round score achieved in more than 75% of the simulations.įirst prefer not to pass any cards that result in a meld score for your hand. Simulate many rounds with cards randomly dealt to standard strategy players. If we do have play options that could beat what is currently in the trick pile, then we play our highest winning card unless we are playing last. Otherwise, play the highest non trump card. Finally, if necessary, we would choose to pass the cards that contribute the least amount of points to our meld score. Then, prefer to first pass non-ace cards that would make us void in a suit, then prefer non-trump kings, then non-trump queens, then jack of diamonds (except if just received from partner), then lowest non-trump cards, then lowest trump cards. Then prefer highest non-trump cards.įirst prefer not to pass any cards that result in a meld score for our hand. Then, prefer to first pass highest trump cards.
Pick the trump suit that resulted in the highest willing bid.įirst prefer not to pass any cards that result in a meld score for your hand. Set the maximum willing bid at the round score achieved in more than 83% of the simulations. If you are using the web version, a settings screen will appear before you create the game code to choose custom table settings.Simulate many rounds with cards randomly dealt to standard strategy players. Note: when using the mobile app, table settings will default to the settings of the player who creates the game code. Enjoy playing Pinochle with your friends. Press the Start Game button to start the game.ĩ. Once all seats are filled the Start Game button appears. If you don’t have enough players to fill all seats, click on one of the empty avatars and click the Add Bot button.Ĩ. Click on their avatar if you want to change this.ħ. By default, the first player to join will be your partner. After your friend enters the game code you will see them in the waiting room. On the following screen they will enter the 5-character game code and click the Join button.Ħ. Ask your friend or friends to launch the app or login to the website and click on the New Game button.
Share this code with other players you want to invite to join.ĥ. Note the 5-character game code generated on the following screen. Click on the Invite Friends button at the bottom of the screen.Ĥ. Click the New Game Button, and then click on Play Online.ģ. Launch the Pinochle or Cutthroat Pinochle app on your mobile device or login to and Browse Tables to choose which type of Pinochle you want to play.Ģ.