Lew Hodgett wrote:

Bridge is OK, but if you want a cut throat game, give me 3 handed
Hearts if 4 players, the military version of double deck pinochle.

Throw out the "9"s, 50 to open, 20 meld minimum, 20 tricks minimum to
save, 500 for game.

If you are after blood, $0.10/point.

Forgot to add, $5/set, now that gets your attention.

Lew