A misdeal in card games is an error by the dealer which calls for a re-deal and/or a penalty. [1] The rules for a misdeal and penalty vary according to the game. A misdeal is sometimes called by miscounting, or when two cards stick together. [2] Sometimes, when a misdeal is detected, a new hand is dealt. [3] [4] In most games a misdeal, and recall of the cards, does not prevent the same player dealing again. [5]
Sometimes game book authors or tournament organisers may lay down specific misdeal rules in e.g. Pinochle, [6] Spades, [7] and Euchre. [8] [9]
Misdealing.—The following are misdeals, the penalty for which is 2 points (scored immediately by opponent): 1. Failure to have pack cut. 2. Dealing a card incorrectly, and failing to correct the error before dealing another card. 3. Exposing a ...
After ensuring that there has been no misdeal, the players sort their hands, usually by suit and rank within each suit and begin the play of the tricks.
Misdeal: A misdeal is a hand that is dealt improperly—a player not receiving a card or too many cards, for example. If a misdeal is detected early enough, the cards are returned to the dealer and a new hand is dealt.
Facing a non-repairable misdeal, the right thing to do is to declare the game scratched and re-deal.
The rules covering misdeals are approximately the same for all card games. In general, a misdeal does not lose the deal; the cards are collected, shuffled, cut and dealt again by the same player.
A pinochle deck consists of forty-eight cards. ... A misdeal automatically occurs when cards are inadvertently turned face up by the dealer, or where one of the players has more than twelve cards in his immediate view.
Some variations of Spades allow a player to call for a misdeal before the bidding if his hand satisfies certain conditions.
No player is permitted to take up, or to look at, his cards during the deal, and should a misdeal ensue in consequence of such impropriety, the dealer does not lose his privilege, and may deal anew. It must be considered a misdeal, however, ...