When a trump is led, play a higher trump than the previous player if possible.

One heart would be ruffed low, and two with high trumps.

In this case, the highest trump played wins the trick.

Up-cut: Playing a higher trump on a trick which was previously cut.

When you are in the position of third player, ruff with high or medium trumps.

The card was originally introduced in about 1860 for games of that family to be used as the highest trump.

There is also a bonus of 2 points in case the three highest trumps were all dealt to the same party.

In this game the 2 of hearts is the highest trump.

After all four players have played a card, the highest trump takes the trick.

It is the second highest trump and known as the left bower.