Card rules · 2026-11-03
3-2-5: A Long Suit Needs a Way Back to the Lead
Several cards in one suit may become useful after higher cards disappear. They cannot win merely by remaining in your hand: you also need a chance to lead them or follow a favourable lead.
Several cards in one suit may become useful after higher cards disappear. They cannot win merely by remaining in your hand: you also need a chance to lead them or follow a favourable lead.
When spending a sure winner in another suit, consider whether it is your last route back to control. Preserving it can support the long suit later. This is a planning trade-off rather than a command to save every ace; the quota and remaining trumps still matter.