Strawman: Puzzle C3

STR-C3 Puzzle

You are the Forehand. Your 15 cards: I, XXI, VII, IV, XVIII, Kclubs, Qdiamonds, Chearts, Jspades, 2diamonds, 3hearts, 4hearts, 9spades, 10spades, 7clubs.

Do you play, or pass?

Reveal answer

Answer

Pass. The test is six or more Taroks with the Skus or the Moon, plus two Kings. Count the Taroks: there are five, which is one short. Count the Kings: there is one, the Kclubs, which is also one short. Count the sure winners: the XXI, the XVIII and the Kclubs make three, and you should have about six. A failed contract gives your opponent 3 Victory Points, and passing gives the Dealer the same choice. The Moon meets one part of the test, but the Tarok count and the King count are each one short, so you do not meet the test.