Scoring and Hang Jack
Learn how High, Low, Jack, Game, and Hang Jack are awarded in real matches so you can manage every point without breaking flow
Every point explained
Every All Fours hand awards up to four core points plus a Hang Jack penalty. Learn what triggers each one so you can plan ahead before the last trick resolves.
High1 pt
Highest trump that remains in play at the end of the hand.
Low1 pt
Lowest trump captured during the hand (2 is the absolute lowest).
Jack1 pt
Capturing the Jack of trump earns 1 point outright.
Game1 pt
Total card points across all tricks. Aces, Tens, and Kings matter most.
Game point – card values
- Ace4 pts
- King3 pts
- Queen2 pts
- Jack1 pts
- Ten10 pts
Game ties default to the dealer’s partnership. Keep a running tally so you know if you must chase additional points.
Scoring Checkpoint
Test how well you can track points under pressure.
Which points are tallied each hand in All Fours?
If Game points tie, who gets the Game point?
Default Hang Jack value is:
Ready for Strategy?
Continue on to the strategy hub to put those points to use—when to chase Game versus protecting High can decide long sets.
Plan Strategy