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What is the Canadian rule for the last bidder?
The official FAQ and the rulebook both describe the optional rule the same way.
- Wizard Frequently Asked Questions · Official document · 29. What is the Canadian Rule?
- Wizard rulebook · Rulebook · Bidding Variations
- tmredden · Community · 2010-02-05
- JYoder · Community · 2010-02-05
It is an optional rule. If the last bidder (the dealer) has the highest score alone, they cannot bid so that the total bids equal the tricks available. Bidding zero is always allowed. The rule does not apply when the top score is tied.