How do point-trick games differ from plain-trick games?

In the context of trick games, the primary difference between plain-trick and point-trick games lies in the objective of the play:

• Plain-trick games: The goal is to win as many tricks as possible, or in some cases, a specific number of tricks as determined by a bid (e.g., whist, spades, or bridge).1
• Point-trick games: The goal is to capture the greatest value of point-scoring cards contained within the tricks won, rather than simply maximizing the number of tricks taken (e.g., skat, all fours, or tarot games).1

While both types involve the fundamental mechanic of playing cards to the table to win a trick, the winning criteria shift from the quantity of tricks in plain-trick games to the specific point value of the cards collected in point-trick games.1