Gameplay
Call
Definition
When the picker names a fail suit Ace to designate their partner. The partner is the player holding that Ace.
Example
“"I call Spades" means whoever has the Ace of Spades is the partner.”
Related Terms
Partner
The player holding the called Ace who teams up with the picker. The partner's identity is secret until the called Ace is played.
Ace
The highest-ranking card in each fail suit, worth 11 points. In Sheepshead, fail Aces (Clubs, Spades, Hearts) are often called as partners.
Picker
The player who took the blind. They're the "captain" of their team and score double points (win or lose).
Hold Card
The called Ace when you're the partner. You must keep this card (can't bury it) since it designates you as partner.