The comeback of Mihai

5 changes of leader: this one was a tug of war.

Elena closes out the table, with 63 points. "Last one buys the coffee" — as they say at the table. In the third of the closing eights: Elena called 1, took 4, and Emi was left out in the cold. 2 hands in a row: only Elena slipped, while the rest said it and did it. The cards were kind to everyone but Elena.

Emi completed the podium with 68 points. 3 hands in a row: only Emi slipped, while the rest said it and did it. The cards were kind to everyone but Emi. Emi was even in front after the last of the opening eights.

Ana led for 10 hands but finished second, 30 points behind. At one stretch, 10 good hands in a row.

Mihai won at a stroll, with 115 points and 30 clear of the rest. In the first of the middle eights: Mihai said 2, scooped 5, and Elena and Emi were left counting the pieces. It didn't start well — only 3rd after the opening eights — but it clearly didn't end there.

Well played everyone — and especially Mihai!