The Think System: A Light-Hearted Guide to Serious Double Deck Bid Euchre

With 70 years of double deck Bid Euchre experience between them, the authors have a bit of an obsession with the game. The game’s extensive use of strategy, the synergy of partnering, and the complexity of the game have made them double deck Bid Euchre zealots. Shocked and dismayed by the lack of literature on double deck Bid Euchre, the authors set out to correct this grievous wrong in the world of books on card games. This book starts off with a brief overview and analysis of the many versions of double deck Bid Euchre. Then it takes an in-depth look at a version of the game that is commonly played in the Midwest United States, and is often referred to as “Indiana Double Deck Bid Euchre”. Many of the concepts presented in the book are applicable to other versions of the game. The bulk of the book covers the bidding and play of the game, separated into sections on basic and advanced techniques. Examples are used extensively throughout the book to illustrate the concepts presented. Brief sections on areas such as history of the game, table etiquette, statistics, and a glossary are also included. This book provides practical advice on how to put the most into, and get the most out of, the game of double deck Bid Euchre. If you don’t already play, this book will open the doors of double deck Bid Euchre to you. And if you already play, this book will enhance the enjoyment you're already taking in the game.