CallBreak Rules

1. Card Dealing

• A standard deck of 52 cards is used.
• Each player is dealt 13 cards at the beginning of every round.

2. Bidding (Calling)

• Before gameplay starts, each player must declare (“call”) the number of tricks (hands) they expect to win in the round.
• This declared number is known as the bid.

3. Gameplay

1. Starting the Round

• The player seated next to the dealer begins the first trick.

2. Following Suit

• Players must follow the suit of the card that was led, if they have cards of that suit.
• If they do not have cards in the leading suit, they may play any other card, including a Spade (trump suit).

3. Winning a Trick

• The highest card of the leading suit wins the trick, unless a Spade is played.
• If one or more Spades are played, the highest Spade wins the trick.

4. Scoring

A. Meeting Your Call

• If you win at least the number of tricks you called, you earn points equal to your bid.
• Example: If you call 4 and win 4 tricks, you score 4 points.

B. Winning Extra Tricks

• Each trick won beyond your call adds +0.1 bonus points.
• Example: If you call 3 but win 5 tricks, your score is:
  • 3 points (for meeting your call)
  • +0.1 × 2 (for 2 extra tricks) = +0.2
  • Total = 3.2 points

C. Failing Your Call

• If you win fewer tricks than your call, you lose points equal to your full bid.
• Example: If you call 5 but win only 3 tricks, your score is -5 points.

5. Winning the Game

• Call Break is usually played over 3 or 5 rounds.
• At the end of all rounds, the player with the highest total score is declared the winner.