Meld
| Meld | single | double |
|---|---|---|
| Run in trump (A, 10, K, Q, J) | 150 | 1,500 |
| Royal marriage (K and Q of trump) | 40 | |
| Marriage (K and Q of a suit) | 20 | |
| Dix (9 of trump) | 10 | |
| Pinochle (Q♠ and J♦) | 40 | 300 |
| Aces around (one ace of each suit) | 100 | 1,000 |
| Kings around | 80 | 800 |
| Queens around | 60 | 600 |
| Jacks around | 40 | 400 |
Values vary slightly between groups. With "Enter number directly" you can enter any meld as a total.
Scoring a hand
Each team scores its meld plus its trick points. The bidding team needs at least its bid in total, otherwise the bid is subtracted.
Example: bid 300, meld 150, trick points 160. That is 310, the bid is made, and the team scores 310.
Another partnership trick-taking game is Spades.
FAQ
Which Pinochle does the sheet score?
Four-handed partnership Pinochle with 48 cards, partners sitting opposite. Each hand has 250 trick points: aces, tens and kings are 10 each, and the last trick is worth 10.
How do I enter a hand?
In three steps: first the team that won the bid and the bid, then both teams' meld, then the bidding team's trick points. The opponents get 250 minus that.
What if the bidding team falls short?
If meld plus trick points do not reach the bid, the bidding team loses the amount it bid, and its meld and tricks for the hand do not count. The opponents score as usual.
Does meld always count?
Under the common rule only if the team takes at least one trick. You can switch that off under "Players and rules".
When does the game end?
After the hand in which a team reaches 1,500. If both teams get there in the same hand, the bidding team wins.
Is my game saved?
Yes. The game stays saved in your browser. There is no account and nothing is sent to a server.