Pinochle is a popular card game that belongs to the trick-taking genre, often played with four players in partnerships. The game uses a unique deck of 48 cards, consisting of two copies of each card from 9 to Ace in four suits (hearts, diamonds, clubs, and spades). Pinochle has a strong following in certain regions, particularly in the United States. The game revolves around players competing to win tricks in each hand, with the ultimate goal of accumulating...