This is the 10th, and designated last, hand of a tournament game. Whichever team is ahead after this hand will win the game. You are bidding 4th and the score is 498 (8 bags) for your team, and 448 (8 bags) for the opponents. What should you bid with the hand shown? North: 2 West: Continue Reading
It’s back to basics, as we explore a familiar defense for Cribbage. Cards that total eleven are especially important in Pegging. The 6-5, 7-4, 8-3, 9-2, and x(“ten” card)-A combinations aid offensively and defensively in Pegging. These eleven combinations are especially important when you need a strong defense. When Jake needs a couple of peg Continue Reading
Here we want to use certain card combinations in the Spade and Club suits. Let us look at two hands. It is the beginning of a game, or the pass is to the left during the course of a game. Assume in the latter case that the score is close: Hand #1 A 10 3 Continue Reading
This month, we have a great article written by Jay Tomlinson, aka ‘Ruffkid1′ amid the online community. Jay has been playing in card tournaments for over 30 years and has made significant contributions to Spades theory. He is a Bridge Life Master and a recognized Spades Master. Drop by his website called “Expert Spades,” which Continue Reading
This month, we have a list of great Chess tips by National Master Dan Heisman. Dan is a full-time instructor and author of several Chess books. Be sure to drop by his web site for Chess theory, info on live tournaments and more at www.danheisman.com. 1. SAFETY- Keep all your pieces safe—and consider taking opponent’s Continue Reading
This month we return to our friend and card expert, Joe Andrews, for a hot topic in Euchre. Joe is former National Hearts Champion and author of many books on playing cards, including Win at Spades, Win at Hearts, and others available on Amazon.com. You have named the trump by picking up the turned card. Continue Reading
We’ve got some hints and tips that we think will help you be star Rummy players! 1. Early in the game, try to save high value cards (like face cards and aces) to meld. That way you can maximize your total points. 2. Meld or layoff early in the game only if you can pick Continue Reading
This month we follow up with card expert Joe Andrews, author of Win at Spades. Read Below for his special tips about Suit Management to increase your skills and up your Spades game! These tips as well as many others are located at http://www.dqsoft.com/spadestips.html. Spades Suit Management – Watch those Bags! The original game of Continue Reading
We return to the all-knowing master of card games, Joe Andrews for a brief, but informative tip on Euchre. Be sure to check out Joe’s books including The Complete Win at Spades and The Complete Win at Hearts available here. You are playing in your local club or tavern in a regular 10-point game. The Continue Reading
We can’t mention Hearts tips without referring to our friend, Joe Andrews, author of Win at Hearts. Check out his tips and techniques to better your hearts game! Here we want to use certain card combinations in the spade and club suits. Let us look at two hands. It is the beginning of a game, Continue Reading
