Euchre scoring
Only one team scores in each hand. These are the standard scores described by Bicycle and Pagat.com.
| Result | Tricks | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Makers win | 3 or 4 | 1 to the makers |
| March | all 5 | 2 to the makers |
| Lone hand wins | 3 or 4 | 1 |
| Lone march | all 5 | 4 |
| Euchre (makers fail) | 2 or fewer | 2 to the defenders |
| Lone defender euchres (British) | 3 or more | 4 to the defenders |
Examples
- Your partner orders up hearts. Your team takes 4 tricks: 1 point.
- You name clubs and your team takes all 5: 2 points.
- You go alone in spades and take all 5: 4 points. Take 4 alone: still 1 point.
- West orders up diamonds but your team takes 3 tricks: West and East are euchred, your team gets 2 points.
Winning the game
The first team to reach 10 points wins (11 in British euchre). Players often use a 6 and a 4 from the unused cards to keep score.
House rules you may meet
- Game to 5, 7 or 11 instead of 10.
- A super euchre (the makers take no tricks) scores 4 for the defenders.
- A defender may “defend alone” against a lone maker for extra points.
- Stick the dealer, which you can turn on in our game.
Our game uses the standard scores in the table, so agree on house rules before you play at home.
Questions
How many points is a euchre?
2 points to the defending team. In British euchre a lone defender who euchres the makers scores 4.
How many points for going alone?
4 points if the lone player takes all 5 tricks, 1 point for 3 or 4 tricks, and 2 to the defenders if the lone player is euchred.
What is a march in euchre?
Taking all five tricks. A team march is worth 2 points, a lone march 4.
Is euchre played to 10 or 11?
In North America to 10. In Britain, Australia and New Zealand 11 is common. Some play to 5 or 7.