All-Trump in coinche
In All-Trump (TA), all four suits are trump at once. Each suit ranks as a trump, jacks first, and everyone must trump up.
The principle
In All-Trump, any suit is the master suit in its own trick: you must always follow the led suit and, where possible, overtrump (play higher). Since all four jacks become top cards, the game turns into a duel of jacks and nines.
Card values in All-Trump
| Card | Points |
|---|---|
| Jack | 14 |
| 9 | 9 |
| Ace | 6 |
| 10 | 5 |
| King | 3 |
| Queen | 1 |
| 8, 7 | 0 |
Since every suit is trump, this scale applies to all four. The card total differs from the classic scale: recount it or trust your table's scale to set contracts.
When to bid All-Trump?
All-Trump rewards hands rich in jacks and nines: those are the master cards in every suit. A hand with two or three jacks and supported nines is a good candidate. By contrast, a hand full of Aces and 10s (strong in the classic game) loses value in All-Trump. As always, adjust to your partner's bids.
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FAQ
How much is the Jack worth in All-Trump?
The Jack is worth 14 points in All-Trump, the strongest card. The 9 is worth 9, the Ace 6, the 10 worth 5, the King 3 and the Queen 1.
Must you overtrump in All-Trump?
Yes, since all four suits are trump: you must follow the led suit and, if you can, play a higher card. It's a constant duel of jacks and nines.
When should you bid All-Trump?
With a hand rich in jacks and nines, which are the masters in every suit. A hand full of Aces and 10s, strong in the classic game, loses value in All-Trump.