Short Deck

Short Deck takes the 3s, 4s and 5s out before dealing, leaving 40 cards.

What it changes

• More of the deck is in play. With fewer cards to deal from, the cards that matter (aces, jacks, tens and low trumps) turn up more often. At six players, 36 of the 40 cards are dealt.
• Low is higher. The lowest trump in play is usually a 2 or a 6, so a 6 of trump is a much better bet for Low than in the full deck.
• It is a popular choice for two players, where most of a full deck would sit unused.

Scoring is unchanged. Works in both Standard and Auction Pitch, at any number of players.