"pinochle"的定义和意义

What is "Pinochle"?

Pinochle is a trick-taking card game that can be played by two to four players, often in teams of two. The game is usually played with a 48-card deck, which contains two sets of cards from 9 to Ace in each suit, though some versions use a larger 80-card deck. The goal is to score points by winning tricks and forming specific card combinations, known as "melds," like pairs or groups of cards in a sequence. Players take turns playing cards, and the highest card in the leading suit or the trump suit wins the trick. The game includes a bidding phase where players predict how many points their team can score, and the highest bidder sets the trump suit. Points are awarded for both winning tricks and melds, and the game ends when one team reaches a set number of points. Pinochle is a game that requires strategy, teamwork, and the ability to predict the opponents' moves.