No-Trump in coinche
In No-Trump (SA), no suit is trump. You play purely on the strength of high cards, with a special scale where the Ace becomes king.
The principle
In No-Trump there is no ruffing: a player who can't follow suit simply discards and never wins the trick (unless they play a higher card of the same suit). The highest card of the led suit wins. It's a game of masters: Aces and long suits are gold.
Card values in No-Trump
| Card | Points |
|---|---|
| Ace | 19 |
| 10 | 10 |
| King | 4 |
| Queen | 3 |
| Jack | 2 |
| 9, 8, 7 | 0 |
The Ace is sharply boosted (19 instead of 11) to offset the lack of trumps. Depending on the table, the card total is recounted: check the exact agreed scale so you don't misjudge contracts.
When to bid No-Trump?
No-Trump shines with a balanced, Ace-rich hand, with no weak suit for the opponents to exploit. Several Aces, protected 10s, master-length suits: that's the ideal profile. Conversely, a hand concentrated in one suit or short on high cards prefers a trump contract. Nothing is absolute: adapt to what your partner has bid.
See also
FAQ
How much is the Ace worth in No-Trump?
The Ace is worth 19 points in No-Trump, versus 11 in a suit contract. This boost offsets the lack of trumps and makes the Ace the top card.
Is there ruffing in No-Trump?
No, no suit is trump, so there's no ruffing. The highest card of the led suit wins, and a player who can't follow simply discards.
When should you bid No-Trump?
With a balanced hand, rich in Aces and with no weak suit to exploit. It's a game of master cards. A hand concentrated in one suit often prefers a trump contract.