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Trick Scoring
If a partnership takes at least as many tricks as their bid, they earn 10 points for each trick bid plus 1 point for each additional trick (bags) taken. Every 10 extra tricks per game results in a deduction of 100 points.
For example, if a team gets 9 bags in one round and 9 bags in the next, they lose 100 points. They now have 18 bags total for the game. The next two bags they get will result in another 100 point deduction.
A team failing to make their bid loses 10 points for each trick bid.
Bid Nil Scoring
A player who bids nil and takes no tricks earns their partnership a bonus of 100 points. If a nil bidder takes at least one trick, their partnership loses 100 points. Additionally, normal scoring applies based on bids and tricks taken.
Shoot the Moon
If a team bids to take all 13 tricks during a round and they do so successfully, they'll be rewarded 200 extra points (this is also known as a Boston). This can't be done if the opposing team has bid double nil.
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blablableep94Can I play online?
Yes. Install the Plato app on iOS, Android, or macOS to play the full catalog with friends or matchmade opponents. You can also play Ocho online in your web browser — no install needed.
Can I play with friends?
Yep. Tap Create Private Game, then share the invite link or invite from your contacts. When they tap Accept, they're seated at your table.
Is it free?
Yes — free to play and ad-free. If you buy something, it's for looks (themes, profile flair), not power.
Is it fair?
Shuffles, deals, dice, and timers run on Plato servers, not your device. Everyone plays by the same rules and no one can peek at hidden information.
Is it safe?
You can block and report from profiles or chat. Public spaces use filters and human review. Some rooms use Chat Pass to deter spam, and privacy controls let you limit who sees you online.
Live vs. turn-based: what’s the difference?
Both are turn-taking; the difference is the clock. Live uses short timers for quick back-and-forth. Turn-based gives you longer — often up to 24 hours per move in games like Chess — so you can play at your pace.
