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Bidding and Naming Trump
Beginning with the player to the left of the dealer and proceeding clockwise, each player either bids or passes. A bid consists of a number representing points; it is an undertaking to score at least that many points on that deal. The opening bid must be at least 50, and every bid must be at least 1 point higher than the previous bid. If the bidding reaches 60, each bid must exceed the previous bid by 5.

A player who passes may not reenter the bidding. The bidding ends when all players pass in succession. If the first three players pass, the dealer is required to bid.

The highest bidder chooses one suit to be trump. It must be a suit in which the player has a both the king and queen, which is known as a "marriage."; If the bidder has no suit with a marriage, the bidder's side loses the value of the bid and players go on to the next hand.

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Bidding and Naming Trump
	Beginning with the player to the left of the dealer and proceeding clockwise, each player either bids or passes. A bid consists of a number representing points; it is an undertaking to score at least that many points on that deal. The opening bid must be at least 50, and every bid must be at least 1 point higher than the previous bid. If the bidding reaches 60, each bid must exceed the previous bid by 5. A player who passes may not reenter the bidding. The bidding ends when all players pass in succession. If the first three players pass, the dealer is required to bid. The highest bidder chooses one suit to be trump. It must be a suit in which the player has a both the king and queen, which is known as a "marriage."; If the bidder has no suit with a marriage, the bidder's side loses the value of the bid and players go on to the next hand. Back to Top Next: Melding