Originally, opener would make a game try by bidding 3 (inviting game) and responder would then bid game with maximum (8-9) points or pass with minimum (6-7) points. Modern game try bids permit more accurate decision-making. Following a simple raise by partner (e.g. 1 – 2), opener bids a new suit either to show extra values or to ask responder to show more about his values. There are a variety of methods to do so including "long suit", "short suit", or "help suit" game tries and partnership agreement is required.