Coinche cheat sheet
A cheat sheet in memo format: card values, the order of strength and the scoring scale. Print it with Ctrl/Cmd+P to keep it by the table.
Card values
At trumps, the Jack and the 9 become the master cards. Details on card values.
| Card | Trump | Plain suit |
|---|---|---|
| Jack | 20 | 2 |
| 9 | 14 | 0 |
| Ace | 11 | 11 |
| 10 | 10 | 10 |
| King | 4 | 4 |
| Queen | 3 | 3 |
| 8 and 7 | 0 | 0 |
Card order (strongest to weakest)
- At trumps: Jack > 9 > Ace > 10 > King > Queen > 8 > 7.
- At plain suits: Ace > 10 > King > Queen > Jack > 9 > 8 > 7.
Scoring scale
| Item | Points |
|---|---|
| Total of one deal | 162 (152 + 10 de der) |
| Belote (King + Queen of trumps) | 20 |
| Bid-and-made capot | 250 |
| Coinche (double) | ×2 |
| Surcoinche (redouble) | ×4 |
To practise adding it all up, see counting points.
Print this memo
Press Ctrl+P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+P (Mac), then "Save as PDF" or print. You can also play right away to learn these values naturally.
Want to practise? Play coinche for free against tunable AIs on Coincheur.
See also
FAQ
What are the trump card values?
Jack 20, 9 14, Ace 11, 10 10, King 4, Queen 3, and both the 8 and 7 are worth 0.
How much is a belote worth?
A belote (King and Queen of trumps in the same hand) is worth 20 points, on top of the deal's 162.
How much is a capot worth?
A bid-and-made capot is worth 250 points. Coinche doubles the points (×2) and surcoinche quadruples them (×4).