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2011 GRAND PRIX WORLD SERIES OF SPADES - RULES / FORMAT
Registration is from 4:30 - 6:30 Friday night. Round 1 starts at 7 PM. Three games are played Friday night; 2 games on Saturday morning, and two games after lunch on Saturday. Round 1 of the Playoffs starts at 3 PM. (approx.)
Games are played to plus 500 points, minus 200 points, or 10 hands, whichever comes first. Players will draw cards from the deck to determine the first deal. The player drawing the highest-ranking card is the game's first dealer. The deal will then rotate clockwise. Cards must be properly shuffled, and then the deck is offered to the player on the right of the dealer for a "cut." One player from each team is required to keep score, and the final score sheet must be signed by a member of each partnership, in order to make that game Official.
First bid is made by eldest hand (player to the left of the dealer). Double Nil (Blind Nil) and "10 for 200" bids are not allowed. A Nil bid is a separate contract from a partner's numerical bid. Tricks taken by the Nil bidder (in a set Nil contract) do NOT count toward the cover hand (partner's) bid. Bags (tricks) taken by a defeated Nil hand count as Bags.The opening lead is made by the Eldest Hand (player to the left of the dealer). Spades may not be led until the Spade suit is "broken" or the player on lead is "trump tight."
IRREGULARITIES and PENALTIES
The Tournament Director must be called in the event of a possible rules / procedure violation.
Revoke (nee Renege)
Failure to follow suit when possible constitutes a potential revoke.
A renounce situation occurs when a player determines that his/her play was incorrect, and corrects the play (follows the suit led) before the next trick is led.
This is called a renounce and results in a penalty card ruling.
The penalty card remains on the table and must be played at first opportunity.
An established revoke results in the loss of the bid of the offending side.
The opponents are credited with the value of their bid. Bags do not apply.
Bid Out Of Turn
The premature bid may be accepted by either opponent, in which case, the bidding commences with that player OR - the bidding reverts to the proper position, and the premature bid is then repeated. A ruling may be made if it was determined the premature bid conveyed information to the partner of the (incorrect) bidder.
Lead Out Of Turn
May be accepted by either opponent; otherwise the prematurely led card becomes a penalty card and must be played at the first legal opportunity. (See exposed card rule below.)
Prematurely Exposed Card
Exposure of the Ace, King, or Queen of Spades, or any side suit Ace or King, before or during the round of bidding is an automatic 50-point penalty.
All other prematurely exposed cards, including corrected revokes, must be played at the first opportunity. The TD will also determine if an improperly exposed card affects bidding.
Play hard, have fun, and DO NOT MAKE YOUR OWN RULINGS.
Please arrive on time in order to avoid a possible forfeit of your first game in the Main Event. Travel safe!
A complete schedule of all Rounds will be posted prior to the beginning of Round I.
Questions? Please email heartsmoon@aol.com Good Luck!
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