Tichu is a strategic card game of Chinese origin. It is suitable for two to four players and has various strategies and tactics to master. The game's goal is to be the first to empty one's hand of all cards.
The deck of Tichu contains 106 cards. It has two single jokers, four cards each of the suits from nine to ace, and four dragons, the highest cards in the game.
During each turn, players may make a "Tichu" call, which is a declaration that a player will be the first to play out all of their cards and become the winner.
The four teams of players can earn "1 Tichu score" for each round they win. The team with the most Tichu scores at the end of the match is the winner.
To win a hand, a team must "declare" the last card to be played. The first team to reach 1000 points wins the game.
Tichu requires strategic thinking and a certain degree of luck to win. Each team must also decide how much to risk on each hand to gain the most points.
Players can pass cards to other players to create advantageous plays. This encourages teamwork and communication between players.
During a game of Tichu, players must pay close attention to their opponent's moves to plan their strategies.
Players must also pay attention to their cards to spot opportunities to play the winning card and win the hand.
The game features several special cards with unique rules that can be used to add interesting twists.
Tichu is a deduction game, with each player trying to predict their opponents' hands and use them to their advantage.
