cinch

Cinch, also known as pedro, is a card game that evolved from the 17th-century game all fours. It is a partnership game that includes bidding and is popular in the southern United States.1

In cinch, four players are dealt nine cards each from a 52-card deck. The game involves bidding on the number of points a partnership aims to win, with bids ranging from 7 to 14. Points are scored for capturing the highest and lowest trumps, the jack of trump, the 10 of trump (game), and specific cards known as "pedros" (the 5 of trump and the other 5 of the same color).1

The highest bidder declares the trump suit. Players then adjust their hands to six cards. The game proceeds with six tricks, and the winning bidder must achieve their bid to score points. If they fail, their bid is deducted from their total. The game is won by reaching 62 points.1