The générale in coinche
The générale is the ultimate call: one player promises to win all 8 tricks alone, without help from their partner.
Definition
In a générale the declarer plays alone against the other three: the partner lays down cards but wins no trick for the team. It's an even tougher version of the capot that not every table plays.
How much is it worth?
A générale usually scores 500 points (double a capot), but the scale depends on local conventions. As it's a rare, high-risk call, agree on it before the game.
Générale or capot?
| Capot | Générale | |
|---|---|---|
| Who plays | the team (2 players) | one player |
| Goal | all 8 tricks | all 8 tricks |
| Typical points | 250 | 500 |
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FAQ
Is the générale played alone?
Yes: in a générale a single player commits to winning all 8 tricks, without relying on the partner's cards.
How much is a générale worth?
Most often 500 points, double a capot, but the exact scale depends on the table's conventions.