a player may lead the ass card, in which case the trick will be an "ass round". unlike a normal trick, players are not allowed to pass, and must play exactly one card from their hand. there are no restrictions on which card may be played. after every player has played a card, the player who played the "highest" card takes all cards played, including the ass, and puts them into their hand. in the case of a tie, the last card played is considered highest. this player then leads the next trick, but may not lead the ass immediately after an ass round.