Tichu Bomb Strategy
Bombs are rare, powerful plays that can interrupt normal trick flow. Knowing when to use them is as important as having them.
Types of Bombs
A bomb is either four of a kind or a straight flush of at least five cards. Straight flush bombs beat four of a kind, and longer straight flushes beat shorter ones.
Timing a Bomb
Bombs are best used to steal the lead when your partner can benefit, to stop an opponent’s Tichu run, or to prevent a double victory. Avoid wasting a bomb on low-value tricks.
Building Bombs Through Passing
If you suspect your partner is close to a bomb, pass the missing card to complete it. A completed bomb is often more valuable than a single high card.
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