Pinochle is a strategic card game for 2-4 players that uses a special 48-card deck. Here’s a quick guide to get you started:
- Objective: Score points by forming combinations from cards and winning tricks.
- Deck: Use a Pinochle deck containing two sets of nine through ace in each suit.
- Setup: Deal 12 cards to each player in a 4-player game or 15 in a 3-player game.
- Melds: Earn points through specific card combinations like marriages (king and queen) and runs (A, 10, K, Q, J of trump).
- Playing Tricks: Play cards to win tricks by having the highest-ranking trump card or the highest card of the leading suit.
- Scoring: Count points from melds and tricks won. The first player/team to reach the agreed-upon score wins.
Start practicing your strategy and enjoy the classic Pinochle card game!
