Belote-Rebelote — 20 points
The King and Queen of trump, held by the same player from the deal (not picked up mid-round). Announce "Belote" when you play the first of the pair, "Rebelote" when you play the second.
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Blot Declarations, Explained
Belote-Rebelote, Tierce, "50", "100", Carré — declarations can be worth more than a full trick. Here's exactly what each one is worth, when to announce it, and how to prove it.
New to the game? Read the full rules first.
Six things to know
Every declaration, and what it's worth
Declarations are shown after the first trick is played, before the second one starts. Miss that window and they don't count — so it's worth knowing exactly what you're looking for in your hand before the round begins.
Tierce — three in a row, 20 points
Three consecutive cards of the same suit, e.g. Jack-Queen-King. Any suit counts, not just trump.
"50" and "100"
Four consecutive cards of one suit is worth 50; five in a row is worth 100 — the name is just the score. Same rules as Tierce, just longer runs.
Carré — four of a kind, 100 to 200 points
Four cards of the same rank. Four Jacks is worth 200, four Nines 140, four Aces 110, and a Carré of any other rank (Tens, Kings, or Queens) is worth 100.
When two teams both have a sequence
Only the stronger one scores. A longer sequence beats a shorter one; equal-length sequences are broken by the highest card. The weaker team's sequence is void for the round, even though it was real.
You have to be able to prove it
A declaration isn't just spoken — you need to be able to lay the cards down if your opponents ask to see them. Claim one you can't back up, and it doesn't count.
FAQ
Declaration questions
Do I need to show my cards to claim a declaration?
Yes — you must be able to lay down the cards proving it if asked. A declaration you can't show doesn't count.
What happens if both teams have a sequence?
Only the stronger sequence scores. A longer sequence beats a shorter one; if they're the same length, the one with the highest card wins. The other team's sequence is void that round, even though it was real.