By adding a degree of unpredictableness that can perplex opponents, mastering this art can greatly improve your gameplay. Discarding cards that might give opponents the impressiteen pati yeson that you are aiming for a specific meld or run while actually working toward another combination is an efficient bluffing tactic. For example, you might give your opponents the impression that you are not close to finishing your own melds if you discard a card that appears to be essential for a run in hearts while keeping other hearts for yourself.