value; the pairing simply makes it easier to count points. If a card cannot be paired, because there are an odd number in the scoring pile (common with three or five players) or more counters than ordinary cards: Kings and oudlers are worth points each; Queens are worth ; Knights are worth ; Jacks are worth ; All other cards are worth point. Winning The number of points the taker needs depends on how many of the oudlers (Excuse, Petit, 21 of trumps) are among his won tricks. With 3 oudlers the taker needs at least 36 card points to win; With 2 oudlers the taker needs at least 41 card points to win; With 1 oudler the taker needs at least 51 card points to win; With none the taker needs at least 56 card points to win. There are 91 points to be taken in a round, so if the taker has: 3 oudlers, the defenders need at least card points to win; 2 oudlers, the defenders need at least card points to win; 1 oudler, the defenders need at least card points to win; no oudler, the defenders need at least card points to win. Updating the scorecard Scoring in Tarot is "zero-sum"; when one player gains points, one or more other players lose an equal number. To calculate the basic "hand score" that is to be added or deducted, the scorer starts with a basic score of 25 points, then adds the absolute (non-negative) difference between the points earned by the taker and the threshold, and, if any, the bonus. This quantity is multiplied by the appropriate multiplier for the taker's bid level (see Bidding), and then two additional bonuses may be added if they apply; the or "handful" bonus, and the or slam bonus (see below for descriptions of bonuses). Thus, calculation of the hand score is expressed by the formula s = (25 + E + P) × M + H + S where: E = Extra Points (points above the target score, or below if the target score is not hit) P = bonus (see below) M = Multiplier (1, 2, 4, or 6 depending on the taker's bid level) H = Handful bonus (see below) S = Slam bonus (see below) If the taker beats the target score, this hand score is deducted from the score of each defender. If the taker