https://community.aarp.org/t5/Games-Talk/Pinochle-logic-of-the-bots/m-p/2645498#M9638 <P>&nbsp;Just played a hand with bots. Bot passed me Queen, Nine, two Kings of three suits because it did not hold any of my trump. But the bot held three Aces instead which would have given me more meld and allowed me to take every trick. Where is that logic?</P> Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:55:52 GMT john98584 2025-12-15T14:55:52Z https://community.aarp.org/t5/Games-Talk/Pinochle-logic-of-the-bots/m-p/2644043#M9598 <P><FONT face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Pinochle - logic of the bots!&nbsp; Bots are not are friends! Anyone understand/explain the pinochle strategy used by the bots?&nbsp;</FONT></P> Sun, 07 Dec 2025 13:03:44 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Games-Talk/Pinochle-logic-of-the-bots/m-p/2644043#M9598 john98584 2025-12-07T13:03:44Z https://community.aarp.org/t5/Games-Talk/Pinochle-logic-of-the-bots/m-p/2644212#M9601 <P><a href="https://community.aarp.org/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/1078939">@john98584</a> The bots in Pinochle aren’t being “mean” — they’re just following strict math. They don’t read the table, adapt to your bidding style, or support their partner the way real players do. They focus on winning each trick individually, relying on probability rather than long-term strategy. That’s why their moves can sometimes look unpredictable or downright wild.</P> Mon, 08 Dec 2025 18:30:20 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Games-Talk/Pinochle-logic-of-the-bots/m-p/2644212#M9601 sandy 2025-12-08T18:30:20Z https://community.aarp.org/t5/Games-Talk/Pinochle-logic-of-the-bots/m-p/2645498#M9638 <P>&nbsp;Just played a hand with bots. Bot passed me Queen, Nine, two Kings of three suits because it did not hold any of my trump. But the bot held three Aces instead which would have given me more meld and allowed me to take every trick. Where is that logic?</P> Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:55:52 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Games-Talk/Pinochle-logic-of-the-bots/m-p/2645498#M9638 john98584 2025-12-15T14:55:52Z