The 80-all tie in coinche

When each team scores 81 points (the famous "80 all"), you need a tiebreaker: it's the bidding team that has to make the difference.

How the tie arises

The 162 points of a deal split between the two teams. If the split lands exactly at 81 versus 81, neither team has a clear majority. This case, nicknamed "80 all," needs a clear tiebreak rule, otherwise an argument is guaranteed.

The common rule: the bidder must exceed

The most widespread logic: to make its contract, the bidding team must score strictly more than required, not just tie. So at 81-81 it doesn't have the needed majority: its contract fails, unless the bid is at or below its real points under the table's scale.

The "litige" rule and conventions

Some tables use a rule called litige: the deal's points (often the base 160) are set aside and go to the team that wins the next deal. Others settle immediately in the defence's favour. Since conventions vary, set the rule before playing to avoid conflict.

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FAQ

Who wins at 80 all (81-81) in coinche?

Most often the bidding team must score strictly more than the defence to succeed. At 81-81 it lacks the majority, so its contract fails, unless agreed otherwise.

What is the litige rule?

It's a convention where the points of an undecided deal (81-81) are held in reserve and go to the team that wins the next deal. Not every table uses it.