A player can discard as many cards as he desires, except in 5 card pinochle when there is more than 4 players, and in 7 card pinochle when there is more than 3 players. However, he does get to keep any points taken by 9's of trump that he scored during the meld count.Īfter bidding is finished, the players then must decide which cards to discard, if any. He loses any points gained during the hand, either from counting meld or taking tricks. If the winning bidder does not make his bid at the end of the hand, he gets the bid subtracted from his score (goes back). If everyone passes (highly unlikely), the dealer wins the bid for 1 point. The winner of the bid gets to decide which suit will be trump for that hand. The next player must beat the previous bid or pass. A player bid depends on the number of points he thinks he can take from counting meld and taking tricks. A player can pass if he does not desire to place a bid. Starting with the player immediately to the left of the dealer and going clockwise, each player gets (only) 1 chance to bid. After each hand is finished, the next player to the left becomes the dealer for the next hand. Each player receives 5 cards in 5 card pinochle, or 7 cards each in 7 card pinochle. Dealer deals 1 card at a time, starting on his left. The dealer shuffles the cards, then the player to the right cuts the deck. If there is a tie, only the tying players cut again, until only 1 player remains. The Q, J, and 9 are known as 'non-counters' or 'losers'.Įach player cuts for the right to be the first dealer of the game, highest card wins the deal. The A, 10, and K count as 1 point each during 'the play' or 'taking tricks', and are known as 'counters'. The cards rank as A (highest), 10, K, Q, J, and 9 (lowest). In Bruce's 5 card (and 7 card) pinochle you use the standard 48 card pinochle deck.
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