- New Partners Format View
by justavinago1 on February 23, 2026 at 16:40:06 PST
Hi everyone. We have been talking about a new idea for partners in Hand and Foot. This idea was suggested by Myunicorn and the team have looked it over. Uni, Dub, Kat and I tried it recently and it worked for us. Here are the rules so that if you have a couple to try it out with you can. We will have a test tourney soon. As always, enjoy your games.Regards Justa
Picky Pickups PartnersIdea by Myunicorn
Table Settings:
Play 1 round
2 player game unchecked
pickup discards 5
25-minute timerGame specific rules:
1) In each round of the tourney you need to meld cards by points. Starting with 60 points in round 1. 90 Points in round 2. 120 points in round 3. 150 points in round 4.
2) Only 1 partner has to meld the points to start the round. You cannot play any cards until you can meld the correct points. Books can be red or black as long as you have enough points.
3) You cannot pick up 3's or wilds from the discard pile. If you pick up the discard you MUST play that card in that turn. In your open books, in a closed book. or in a new meld.
4) You can play on closed books at any time.
5) You may change black books to red.
6) You may have 2 books of the same.
7) You need to have 3 CLOSED Black books and 2 RED books to go out. You can have more.
8) If both teams have met game requirements, then high score determines the winner.
NOTE* Card values are: 4 - 10 = 10 points each. J, Q, K, A = 20 points each, 2 and Jokers = 50 points each. Threes are only good for discards. If you have threes in your hand when the round/game finishes they are minus 100 points per card from your score.
