Topic - Game in a Suit

"Game" in a Suit

Bidding to 'game' means bidding to a level where you earn additional bonus points simply for achieving that bid. Contracts below this level are termed 'part game,' resulting in significantly smaller bonuses.

Bid to Game

Responder changes suit and you hold a double fit

Two Direct Finesses

Delay Drawing Trumps

Improve Your Trick Count

Draw trumps quickly to stop opposition ruffing

Makes 6D and 5C and 3NT

Taking opponents light and doubled gives you more points than making your own game
but not more than your own slam

Honor from the Short Suit First

Avoid getting trapped in the wrong hand

Pivot Your Play at Trick Three

You find you have a 4-0 Trump Split

Finesse Or Play For The Drop

The decision should be based on the odds of success for each

Practice Making Overtricks

Should you ace ask?

Overcall

Up at the 4 level to overcall your suit, should you make a takout double?

Game In Hearts

Use "Eight Ever Nine Never" to determine the line of play