Deck Architecture (54 Cards)
• 22 Taroks (Trumps): Škis > XXI (Mond) > XX > ... > II > I (Pagat). Trula = Škis, Mond, Pagat (5 pts each).
• 32 Suit Cards (4 Suits):
- Black Suits (♠, ♣): King > Queen > Cavalier > Jack > 10 > 9 > 8 > 7 (10 is high pip!).
- Red Suits (♥, ♦): King > Queen > Cavalier > Jack > 1 (Ace) > 2 > 3 > 4 (1/Ace is high pip!).
- Mnemonic: "Črne gor, rdeče dol".
Card Values (Total 70 Points)
• Kings & Trula (Škis, Mond, Pagat) = 5 pts each
• Queens = 4 pts each | Cavaliers = 3 pts each | Jacks = 2 pts each
• Counted in 3-card packets: (Card 1 + Card 2 + Card 3) - 2 points.
• Declarer's side wins with at least 36 points (>35).
Trick Rules
• Play moves counter-clockwise.
• Must follow suit if you hold a card of the led suit.
• Must trump with a Tarok if void in the led suit!
• Over-trumping is mandatory in Klop and Berač.
Discard Restrictions
• NEVER discard Kings or Trula cards!
• Discard plain suit cards. Taroks may only be discarded if completely void in plain suit cards.