Auction / Forty Fives 4.4

OBJECTIVE OF THE GAME The objective is to acquire tricks and achieve a score surpassing 120 points for a victory.

• RANK IN TRUMP SUIT:
• Spades and clubs: 5 (high), J, A, A, K, Q, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
• Hearts: 5 (high), J, A, K, Q, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 4, 3, 2.
• Diamonds: 5 (high), J, A, A, K, Q, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 4, 3, 2.

• RANK OF CARDS IN PLAIN SUITS (NO TRUMP):
• Spades and clubs: K (high), Q, J, A, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.
• Diamonds: K (high), Q, J, 10, 9, 8, 7,,6 ,5 ,4 ,3 ,2 ,A.
• Hearts: K (high), Q,J ,10 ,9 ,8 ,7 ,6 ,5 ,4 ,3 ,2.

BIDDING The game commences with the Bidding phase where players place bids of varying values (15,20,25 or30) depending on their position in the gameplay.

CALLS TRUMP If a bid is received by a player then they have the opportunity to call trump. This strategic decision allows the player to determine the strongest cards in play. Notably a trump call is mandatory.

DISCARD STAGE The player who successfully called trump will receive a set of additional cards known as a "kitty" to be used in the discard phase. The designated player may then discard cards from their hand. Conversely players who did not call trump can only discard specific cards.

THE PLAY During each turn players are required to play a card of the same suit as the lead if trump has been declared. In cases where following the lead suit is not feasible players have the liberty to play any card. When players do not have a trump card they can select any card from their hand for play.

ACES OF HEARTS The Ace of Hearts possesses unique properties that deviate from standard trump rules (except when Hearts are designated as trump). This card can be strategically utilized to enhance one's potential for capturing tricks.