Card rules · 2026-11-03
Call Bridge: Check the Bonus Before Writing the Score
Under the selected rule, successful calls of eight or more earn thirteen points. A call of eight with nine tricks earns thirteen; eight with ten tricks fails the allowed range and loses…
Under the selected rule, successful calls of eight or more earn thirteen points. A call of eight with nine tricks earns thirteen; eight with ten tricks fails the allowed range and loses eight.
Calculate eligibility before applying the bonus. The larger award does not mean every large trick total qualifies. Treat the high call as a demanding commitment and assess the hand accordingly, rather than choosing it merely because the score written for success looks attractive.