| What special circumstances
should I be aware of? |
|
| I'm holding: | and | the
game is: |
and | the trick is: | |
| the Mond (21) |   | any except Colour Valat and
Barcelona |   | non-final | Beware the Fool: it trumps
the 21. There is a penalty for losing the Mond in Low Bid games. |
| the Mond (21) |   | any except Colour Valat and
Barcelona |   | final | The Fool trumps
the 21 if played by the Declarer or his partner. |
| the Pagat (1) |   | any except Colour Valat |
  | all 3 Trula in the trick |
The Pagat trumps all. |
| the Pagat (1) |   | Colour Valat |
  | all 3 Trula in the trick, but a non-tarock led |
The non-tarock wins the trick. |
| the Pagat (1) |   | any Low Bid game |
  | final |
If you play the Pagat in the final trick, it is assumed you are
attempting Pagat Ultimo. |
| the called king |   | any partnered game |
  | final |
If you play the called king in the final trick, it is assumed you are
attempting King Ultimo. |
| the Fool (0) |   | any except Colour Valat and
Barcelona |
  | non-final |
If played in the same trick with the 21, the Fool becomes high
trump. |
| the Fool (0) |   | any except Colour Valat and
Barcelona |
  | final |
If played by the Declarer or his partner, the Fool becomes high trump.
If played by the Opposition, it is lost to the winner of the trick. |
| the Fool (0) |   | Colour Valat |
  | any |
The Fool is the lowest tarock (non-trump). |
| the Fool (0) |   | Barcelona |
  | any |
The Declarer determines the role of the Fool, either as an Excuse or
high trump. If it is an Excuse, it does not follow any special
trumping rules. |
|
| May I make a higher bid on my last bid if the
only person bidding is me? |
Yes. |
| If I pass, may I make another bid later? |
No. |
| When may I lead a tarock? |
When a tarock has already been played, or if it is your
only choice. |
| When may I lead the Fool? |
Any time a tarock may be led. |
| If the Fool acts as Excuse and it leads,
what is the
suit of the trick? |
Whatever suit the second player plays. |
| What if I am dealt a hand with no tarocks? |
You must announce mandatory Klop. |
| What if I am dealt a hand and the Fool is the
only tarock? |
You must announce mandatory Klop. |
| The Fool (as Excuse) is the last
tarock in my hand.
Must I play it as a trump card? |
No. |
| The Fool (as high or low trump) is
the last tarock in my
hand. Must I play it as a trump card? |
Yes. |
| Must I play a tarock with a higher value than
others in the trick? |
Only if playing French style! |
| May I discard a king when I take the Talon? |
No. |
| | May I discard
one of the Trula? |
No. |
| | May I discard a
non-Trula tarock? |
Yes, but the tarocks must remain face up. |
| When must I reverse the Pagat in my hand? |
When you have announced Pagat Ultimo. |
| When are announcements made? |
In Low Bid games only, after the Talon is exposed. |
| I lost the 21 in a High Bid game. Am I
penalized? |
No. |
| I am the Declarer's partner, and I played the
Fool to trump his 21. Am I penalized? |
No, only the player of the 21 is penalized.
You are merely cruel. |
| I am the Declarer's partner, and we lost
the called king. Are we both penalized? |
Yes. |
| I announced Pagat Ultimo, but now I want to
play it in an earlier trick. May I? |
No. |
| | What if it's
my last tarock and a non-final trick requires a trump? |
Play it and forfeit the Ultimo. |
| I am the Declarer's partner, and the Declarer
announced Pagat Ultimo but failed. Are we both penalized? |
Yes. |
| I am the Declarer's partner, and the Declarer
did not announce Pagat Ultimo, but he played and lost the Pagat in the final
trick. Are we both penalized? |
Yes. |
| I am the Declarer's partner, and we won
all the tricks. Do we have to take the Valat bonus? |
Yes. |
| | Can we also claim an Ultimo? |
No. |
| Can anyone double a Klop? |
No. |
| Can anyone double a High Bid game? |
No. |
| Uh-oh... my score hit zero again. Must I...? |
Yes, you must announce mandatory Klop. |