Tichu

Tichu is a four-player, team-based card game that combines poker-style card sequences with Bridge-style partnerships. You play in teams of two, with partners sitting opposite each other, and try to shed your hand as quickly as possible to score points. The first team to reach 1,000 points wins.

Cards and scoring

A standard hand includes four suits of cards from 2 to ace, as well as special cards: the dragon, which beats any other single card; the phoenix, which acts as a joker; the dog, which passes your move to your partner; and the one, which designates the starting player. Bombs can beat any sequence of cards at any time.

Only some cards score points. The phoenix is worth -25 points, the dragon is worth +25, and teams receive a bonus for winning. You can also declare TICHU, a bet that you will win.

Play with people or bots

Each player can be a person or a bot. The game includes voice chat and text chat, and you can customize how each bot plays. An in-game instruction explains the rules, and a tactic guide covers ways to play.

Practice and review

Tools for learning and exploring tactics include open-cards mode and predefined card deals. You can also replay a whole game, choosing a position and side, and continue with human players or bots.