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Last post Euchre Hand Spot
by Wes (aka the legend) View the latest post
Mon Oct 07, 2024 1:44 pm
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 Loner at 8 points - mistake?
by Tbolt65 View the latest post
Wed May 15, 2024 12:30 am

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Euchre Hand Spot

Last post by Wes (aka the legend) « Mon Oct 07, 2024 1:44 pm
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by coolguy69 » Tue Sep 03, 2024 9:56 am

Player is in Seat 1 with AcKcQcJh10h (Card_A-C) (Card_K-C) (Card_Q-C) (Card_J-H) (Card_10-H)
Up card is Ad (Card_A-D)
Score 0-0

Pass pass pass...

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Last post by Wes (aka the legend)
Mon Oct 07, 2024 1:44 pm
Seat 2 Call with bare right

Last post by Wes (aka the legend) « Tue Oct 01, 2024 6:57 pm
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by coolguy69 » Thu Sep 19, 2024 2:45 am

Hi I am wondering about ordering partner up from seat 2 with just the right at an effective score of 0-0. I almost always auto-pass this kind of...

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Last post by Wes (aka the legend)
Tue Oct 01, 2024 6:57 pm
I now remember why I came to hate this game

Last post by Tbolt65 « Sat Aug 31, 2024 12:02 am
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by XaviRonaldo » Thu Dec 14, 2023 4:29 am

After losing 3 in a row on Euchre 3D to get a partner ranked in the top 40 only for neither of us to get playable hands. I then get a partner who...

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Last post by Tbolt65
Sat Aug 31, 2024 12:02 am
Inconsequential Renege

Last post by sdu754 « Thu Jul 18, 2024 9:41 am
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by ddes300 » Wed Jun 05, 2024 11:19 am

I make trump and win first 3 tricks. I have Q of trump (last one) and not yet led (Card_9-C) (suite). If I lead the last trump I only have my suite...

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Last post by sdu754
Thu Jul 18, 2024 9:41 am
Bidding Point System BPS-Basic 090520

Last post by Richardb02 « Sat Jun 29, 2024 5:07 pm
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by Richardb02 » Sat Sep 05, 2020 2:10 pm

Modifications 06/29/2024
Significant change 09/05/2020
BPS.Basic.Minimized
Value of Seat & Round
0.50 R1 S1
1.00 R1 S2
-.25 R1 S3
1.00 R1...

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Last post by Richardb02
Sat Jun 29, 2024 5:07 pm
Learning to factor the score in calling w/ less than attractive hands

Last post by Yottagenew « Thu Jun 27, 2024 11:06 pm
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by Tbolt65 » Thu Mar 07, 2024 3:01 pm

There are times you will be calling with less than attractive hands at various score and times in Euchre.
Today I'm going to talk about some...

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Last post by Yottagenew
Thu Jun 27, 2024 11:06 pm
Is there an ideal playing style?

Last post by Tbolt65 « Tue Jun 04, 2024 5:42 pm
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by jta789 » Tue May 28, 2024 1:57 pm

Hi!

In euchre, as with most games, players are either described as passive / conservative and aggressive . It always seems like conservative players...

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Last post by Tbolt65
Tue Jun 04, 2024 5:42 pm
Loner at 8 points - mistake?

Last post by Tbolt65 « Wed May 15, 2024 12:30 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 Tbolt65
Wed May 15, 2024 12:30 am
How to play 2 trump + 2 Aces

Last post by sdu754 « Thu May 02, 2024 12:53 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 sdu754
Thu May 02, 2024 12:53 pm
IN MEMORIAM Raymond Fredrick Brunsberg AKA RAYDOG

Last post by Tbolt65 « Wed May 01, 2024 1:26 am
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by irishwolf » Tue Apr 30, 2024 2:23 am

It is not customary to post in this manner but when a person contributes as much as Raydog did to OE, I think it should be allowed. And if not, then...

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Last post by Tbolt65
Wed May 01, 2024 1:26 am
Is it normal to get set more often than you set the opponent?

Last post by Richardb02 « Sat Apr 27, 2024 8:00 pm
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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 Richardb02
Sat Apr 27, 2024 8:00 pm
To donate or not to donate....

Last post by XaviRonaldo « Wed Jan 17, 2024 6:20 am
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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 XaviRonaldo
Wed Jan 17, 2024 6:20 am
Strategy when game score is unlimited

Last post by Tbolt65 « Tue Jan 16, 2024 12:02 am
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by EdofMichigan » Fri Jan 12, 2024 12:54 pm

The questions assume the game is 10 points. Where I play the score is unlimited. In this case would one ever order up the dealer to stop a lone hand?...

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Last post by Tbolt65
Tue Jan 16, 2024 12:02 am
Holding right and left bowers......only!

Last post by Richardb02 « Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:15 pm
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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 Richardb02
Sat Dec 16, 2023 4:15 pm
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
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
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
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