Zar Points
Zar Points (ZP) are based on high card points and distributional points. Zar high card points (ZHP) are the sum of the traditional Milton Work or Charles Goren 4-3-2-1 scale and control values for the ace and king.
| 4-3-2-1 value |
Control value |
ZHP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| King | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Queen | 2 | 2 | |
| Jack | 1 | 1 |
Zar distribution points are the sum of the lengths of the two longest suits plus the difference between the longest suit and the shortest suit.
An opening hand requires 26 ZP and a responding hand needs 16 ZP. Adjustments are then made for fit. See Hand Evaluation below. Once these adjustments have been made, a major suit game requires 52 ZP, a small slam requires 62 ZP and a grand slam requires 67.
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