Variant Rule
Leaster
German: Possibly from "letzt" (last) — the last resort when no one picks
Definition
A special hand played when all 5 players pass. Everyone plays for themselves, and the player who takes the FEWEST points wins.
Example
“In a Leaster, you want to avoid winning point-heavy tricks!”
Related Terms
Pass
To decline picking up the blind. If all players pass, a Leaster is played (or forced pick, depending on rules).
Points
The scoring value of cards: Aces=11, Tens=10, Kings=4, Queens=3, Jacks=2, 9/8/7=0. Total in deck: 120.
Forced Pick
A variant where the dealer must pick if everyone else passes, preventing a Leaster.