Card games from China

On this page you will find card games that come from China or are played there – with rules, origin and how to play. From China: Dou Dizhu, Guandan, Chinese Poker / Shisanshui, Big Two, Zheng Shangyou, Gong Zhu, and Tractor (Shengji). Also widespread: Capsa Susun and Bridge. Typical decks: French-suited deck with 2 jokers, 2 French-suited decks with jokers, French-suited deck, and French-suited deck with jokers. You can play all games on this page for free and without signing up, right in your browser.

• Dou Dizhu – Climbing/shedding game, 1 against 2
• Guandan – Climbing/shedding game with levels (partnership)
• Chinese Poker / Shisanshui – Arrangement game (poker hands)
• Big Two – Climbing/shedding game
• Zheng Shangyou – Climbing/shedding game
• Gong Zhu – Trick-avoidance game (Hearts family)
• Tractor (Shengji) – Point-trick game with levels to climb (partnership)

Also popular in China

• Capsa Susun – Arrangement game (poker hands)
• Bridge – Trick game with bidding (partnership)