Go Alone
Definition
When the picker chooses not to call a partner and plays against all four opponents. The picker gets/loses all the points.
Go Alone in play
Going alone means declining a partner and taking on all four opponents by yourself, for all of the points - win or lose. It pays best with a powerhouse hand: roughly seven-plus strong trump, the top Queens, and buried point cards, so you can pull trump and never need help. The risk is that a single bad break leaves you with no partner to schmear or cover for you.
Example
“With 7+ strong trump and buried Aces, going alone can be very profitable.”
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Related Terms
Picker
The player who took the blind. They're the "captain" of their team and score double points (win or lose).
Call
When the picker names a fail suit Ace to designate their partner. The partner is the player holding that Ace.
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.