German Origin
Schwarz
German: "Schwarz" — black; a complete shutout, as in "blackened"
Definition
When the losing team wins zero tricks. Triples all scores for the hand. Rare but devastating!
Related Terms
Schneider
When the losing team scores fewer than 31 points. Doubles all scores for the hand.
Points
The scoring value of cards: Aces=11, Tens=10, Kings=4, Queens=3, Jacks=2, 9/8/7=0. Total in deck: 120.
Trick
One round of play where each player contributes one card. There are 6 tricks in a hand. The highest card wins the trick.