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Last post Holding right and left bowers…
by JcobDi View the latest post
Sat Nov 25, 2023 11:35 am
Welcome to the Beginners and Casual Players forum
A euchre forum, which focuses mainly on the advanced strategies and statistics used by experienced players, can be a little overwhelming to a new player.
We are here to help.
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Last post 3 Aces
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Wed May 24, 2023 4:30 pm

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Holding right and left bowers......only!

Last post by JcobDi « Sat Nov 25, 2023 11:35 am
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by daktsk » Sun Apr 14, 2019 11:56 pm

I've been getting a lot of hands like this lately......

(Card_J-H) (Card_J-D) (Card_K-C) (Card_10-S) (Card_9-C)

You have both bowers, but the...

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Last post by JcobDi
Sat Nov 25, 2023 11:35 am
Time limits

Last post by irishwolf « Wed Nov 15, 2023 7:23 pm
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by egusa » Tue Nov 14, 2023 11:15 am

I am helping to run a caual reoccuring tournament. It is pretty small right now (30ish people) and the first 2 went pretty well. However, at this...

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Last post by irishwolf
Wed Nov 15, 2023 7:23 pm
Seeking Advice on lead

Last post by jblowery « Sat Nov 11, 2023 10:24 am
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by michdmbfan » Wed Sep 20, 2023 9:32 am

Hello,
Our weekly euchre match had a question and we all agreed that only the experts on this forum could help us decide what is generally the best...

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Last post by jblowery
Sat Nov 11, 2023 10:24 am
To donate or not to donate....

Last post by Tbolt65 « Thu Nov 09, 2023 9:17 pm
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by Tbolt65 » Tue Jun 18, 2019 1:04 pm

I am new here but not to the game.
I've been reading over posts and I'D like to give my thoughts on donating.

So I'm going to bypass why we...

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Last post by Tbolt65
Thu Nov 09, 2023 9:17 pm
I call next. What should I lead now?

Last post by Tbolt65 « Thu Nov 09, 2023 9:06 pm
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by CWVegas » Sun Oct 22, 2023 10:03 am

I have (Card_J-C) (Card_9-C) (Card_A-H) (Card_K-D) (Card_9-D) and call next in clubs when the King of spades is turned down. Since I have the Right...

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Last post by Tbolt65
Thu Nov 09, 2023 9:06 pm
Is it normal to get set more often than you set the opponent?

Last post by jspectre « Mon Oct 16, 2023 10:14 am
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by XaviRonaldo » Tue Oct 03, 2023 5:40 am

I play on Euchre 3D single player a lot (I know but I like the interface).

After 271 games on current device I'm winning 62.7% of my games. I...

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Last post by jspectre
Mon Oct 16, 2023 10:14 am
Using stats to up your game

Last post by XaviRonaldo « Mon Sep 25, 2023 2:43 am
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by icanplay » Wed Sep 06, 2023 3:13 pm

Hello,
I have been playing now on a platform where I may have enough games to use the statistical data to help improve my game. For instance:
I have...

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Last post by XaviRonaldo
Mon Sep 25, 2023 2:43 am
Left Bower troubles

Last post by jblowery « Sat Sep 16, 2023 9:03 pm
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by Nobilis » Sun Sep 03, 2023 4:14 pm

In my recent card hands when I bid trump holding 3 trump, one of which is the left bower, I get Euchred. What on earth am I doing wrong? I am getting...

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Last post by jblowery
Sat Sep 16, 2023 9:03 pm
Can you order the dealer to pick up when you are void in that suit?

Last post by cquatraro « Sun Sep 10, 2023 8:07 pm
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by cquatraro » Sun Sep 10, 2023 1:50 pm

Is there any official rule that says you are not allowed to order the dealer to pick up when you are void in that suit or is this just a house rule?...

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Last post by cquatraro
Sun Sep 10, 2023 8:07 pm
How to play 2 trump + 2 Aces

Last post by jblowery « Tue Aug 15, 2023 1:13 pm
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by BrianP » Sun Aug 06, 2023 8:38 pm

This site says to bid in first seat with trump + Aces = 4. But when I bid with only 2 trump, I don’t know what to lead. Should I draw trump with only...

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Last post by jblowery
Tue Aug 15, 2023 1:13 pm
Do you ever feel like you just can't win a game?

Last post by bmw « Wed Aug 02, 2023 11:12 pm
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by bmw » Sat Jul 08, 2023 11:07 am

I play on Facebook's euchre app, and I have a lifetime win percentage of just over 56%. I like to think I'm pretty good. But the last few months my...

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Last post by bmw
Wed Aug 02, 2023 11:12 pm
MUST the dealer order up in these situations?

Last post by Tbolt65 « Wed Aug 02, 2023 12:41 am
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by NickOfTime » Wed Jul 19, 2023 4:01 pm

I have three questions.

Situation: It’s a 10 point game. Your partner is dealer. Your opponents have 9 points. It’s the first round of bidding. (The...

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Last post by Tbolt65
Wed Aug 02, 2023 12:41 am
Do you feel the need to praise your partner for good play

Last post by Wes (aka the legend) « Sat Jun 24, 2023 7:09 pm
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by XaviRonaldo » Fri Jun 23, 2023 10:26 pm

Just made a decent play for an intermediate player that got us 2 points instead of 1 and didn't hear a peep from my partner. I always try and give a...

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Last post by Wes (aka the legend)
Sat Jun 24, 2023 7:09 pm
Dealer picks, in first, should you lead the right?

Last post by Wes (aka the legend) « Wed Jun 21, 2023 5:34 pm
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by Dlan » Fri Nov 25, 2022 11:48 am

Bidding was passed back to the dealer who picked up the ten. West led the right, assuring him of the next deal at a score of 9 to 9. But was that the...

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Last post by Wes (aka the legend)
Wed Jun 21, 2023 5:34 pm
JC up what would you do?

Last post by Tbolt65 « Wed Jun 21, 2023 12:16 am
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by irishwolf » Sat Apr 22, 2023 10:11 pm

Decisions, decisions, decisions - they are always pertinent to the game winning and losing.

Here are two hands with Jack up (Card_J-C) score 6 to 6,...

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Last post by Tbolt65
Wed Jun 21, 2023 12:16 am
3rd trick lead

Last post by Tbolt65 « Wed Jun 21, 2023 12:14 am
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by raydog » Sat Apr 01, 2023 3:43 pm

You are in S1 and hold K-JS + AH + AD + JC, with the 9S turned.
You call S alone and lead the JS. S2 plays the 9H, and S4 plays the 9S.
You lead the...

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Last post by Tbolt65
Wed Jun 21, 2023 12:14 am
Which Ace?

Last post by Tbolt65 « Tue Jun 20, 2023 11:58 pm
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by coolguy69 » Fri May 05, 2023 12:53 pm

I have (Card_A-C) (Card_A-H) (Card_9-H) (Card_K-S) (Card_J-C) in seat 2

Ordered up the (Card_A-S) for my partner.

(Card_A-D) led by seat 1, I play...

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Last post by Tbolt65
Tue Jun 20, 2023 11:58 pm
9:8 spot

Last post by Tbolt65 « Tue Jun 20, 2023 11:49 pm
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by coolguy69 » Sat May 27, 2023 10:11 pm

Score 9:8 in our favor

I am in seat 3. Card up is (Card_A-S)

I have (Card_9-S) (Card_10-S) (Card_K-S) (Card_Q-H) (Card_J-H)

S1 pass. S2 pass. I...

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Last post by Tbolt65
Tue Jun 20, 2023 11:49 pm
Advanced Euchre Quiz

Last post by coolguy69 « Tue May 30, 2023 5:48 pm
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by Wes (aka the legend) » Sun Feb 24, 2019 3:17 am

For all questions assume the action is on you if unstated and tell me what you would do. Also, stick it to the dealer is in effect.

1) You're in a...

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Last post by coolguy69
Tue May 30, 2023 5:48 pm
Potential Next Call

Last post by jblowery « Thu May 25, 2023 2:11 pm
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by jblowery » Tue May 02, 2023 12:16 pm

Basically wondering what the expected EV is for this common situation. I'm providing a specific example here but the exact cards aren't too...

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Last post by jblowery
Thu May 25, 2023 2:11 pm
3 Aces

Last post by sdu754 « Wed May 24, 2023 4:30 pm
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by Nobilis » Thu Nov 24, 2022 11:44 pm

Every once in a while, but often enough, I come across this hand and I haven't read any tips about how to bid or pass on it. What is recommended that...

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Last post by sdu754
Wed May 24, 2023 4:30 pm
call or pass?

Last post by irishwolf « Tue Apr 11, 2023 1:53 pm
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by raydog » Sat Apr 08, 2023 1:53 pm

You are dealer, holding QS + A-Q-9H + 10D, with the 9S turned. Everyone else passes; do you call or pass?

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Last post by irishwolf
Tue Apr 11, 2023 1:53 pm
tournament scoring clarification question

Last post by Catch10110 « Thu Mar 30, 2023 12:34 pm
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by cardplayinggal » Sat Feb 18, 2023 3:03 pm

When playing deal around table 2 times per person, do you still play until 10, so not everyone could deal, or do you continue with adding points? Ex....

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Last post by Catch10110
Thu Mar 30, 2023 12:34 pm
I Need a Psychiatrist

Last post by Catch10110 « Thu Mar 30, 2023 10:28 am
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by XaviRonaldo » Mon Feb 27, 2023 6:35 pm

I just found myself sabotaging a whole game we were ahead 4-2.

Reason was we were defending a loner call up 4-1. On trick 3 I had a decision to...

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Last post by Catch10110
Thu Mar 30, 2023 10:28 am
I have a dollar bet riding on this

Last post by Tbolt65 « Tue Mar 21, 2023 4:56 pm
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by coolguy69 » Fri Mar 10, 2023 2:43 am

(Card_A-H) Showing

Seat 1 has (Card_J-H) (Card_J-D) (Card_K-H) (Card_K-S) (Card_J-S)

Pass and go alone diamonds or order hearts alone right away?...

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Last post by Tbolt65
Tue Mar 21, 2023 4:56 pm
Loner at 8 points - mistake?

Last post by XaviRonaldo « Thu Mar 16, 2023 2:16 am
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by Nobilis » Sat Dec 17, 2022 9:22 pm

I just finished a rated game and I did pretty well considering, as we were in a dead heat 8 - 8. However, I did something that I really think that I...

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Last post by XaviRonaldo
Thu Mar 16, 2023 2:16 am
Would you call this?

Last post by Mxx « Thu Mar 16, 2023 12:18 am
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by sdu754 » Sun Mar 05, 2023 1:56 pm

The score is 4-4, you are in the first seat and the dealer has turned down the 10H. You have JD, 9D, 9H, KC & 9C.

Would you pass this. I am on...

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Last post by Mxx
Thu Mar 16, 2023 12:18 am
Stick the Dealer

Last post by Nobilis « Sun Mar 05, 2023 12:34 pm
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by Nobilis » Thu Dec 08, 2022 1:14 pm

I have been working at and trying to get good at this game. I am still working on calling Next or Cross, and I am a bit better at dealing with...

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Last post by Nobilis
Sun Mar 05, 2023 12:34 pm
What are the odds of a loner

Last post by Brazirl « Fri Feb 24, 2023 7:42 am
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by sdu754 » Tue Jan 10, 2023 2:03 pm

What are the odds that the dealer deals himself a loner that takes all five tricks in the turned up suit?

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Last post by Brazirl
Fri Feb 24, 2023 7:42 am
Left + 1 Pickup

Last post by Mxx « Sat Feb 18, 2023 11:19 pm
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by jblowery » Sun Feb 12, 2023 4:41 pm

Borderline situation for dealer. Score is 5-5. Good players at every seat.

Under which circumstances will u pick up in round 1 to give yourself...

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Last post by Mxx
Sat Feb 18, 2023 11:19 pm