Card games

Kachuful

A version of Batak

Spades, diamonds, clubs, hearts: one card more, bid exact hands

Every player bids exactly how many tricks they will take. Only an exact hit scores. From 1 card each up to 8, then back down to 1. The trump changes every deal: spades, diamonds, clubs, hearts, then again. Exact: 10 points for every trick bid (a zero bid made scores 10). Missed: nothing.

Players
4 players
Length
20–30 min per game
Type
Card games
Kachuful illustration

Play Kachuful online with friends

At Masa, Kachuful is a game of its own right next to Batak: pick it in the games list, open a table and share its code or link with your friends, or sit at a house table. Bots fill the empty chairs, and voice chat keeps the table talking.

How to play

  1. 1

    Every player bids exactly how many tricks they will take. Only an exact hit scores.

  2. 2

    From 1 card each up to 8, then back down to 1.

  3. 3

    The trump changes every deal: spades, diamonds, clubs, hearts, then again.

  4. 4

    The dealer bids last and may not make the bids add up to the number of tricks: somebody always misses.

  5. 5

    Follow suit if you can; otherwise play any card. The highest trump wins the trick, else the highest card of the suit led.

Frequently asked questions

Is Kachuful the same game as Batak?

No. Kachuful is played at the same kind of table as Batak, but with rules of its own — see “How to play” above. At Masa it is a game of its own, with its own tables, stats and achievements.

Can I play Kachuful online with friends?

Yes. Open a Kachuful table and share its code or link. Empty seats fill with other players or bots, so a game always starts.

Is Kachuful free to play?

Yes. You play with Chips, which have no cash value: nothing can be won or cashed out.