Card games

Kanlı King

A version of King

Every penalty deal in a fixed order, then the trumps

Kanlı King — “bloody King” — is the King where nobody picks the game: all the penalty hands are played first, one after another in a fixed order, and only then come the trump hands. Every penalty card lands on somebody, so each point is fought for to the very last trick, and the highest total at the end wins.

Players
4 players
Length
15–20 min per game
Type
Card games
Kanlı King illustration

Play Kanlı King online with friends

At Masa, Kanlı King is a game of its own right next to King: 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

    No choosing: every penalty hand in order first, then the trump hands

  2. 2

    Always follow the suit led when you can.

  3. 3

    Penalty games: out of the suit led, you must throw a penalty card if you hold one. If a higher card of the suit is already down, you must drop your penalty card of that suit.

  4. 4

    Trump games: out of the suit led, you must play a trump. When trump is led, beat the highest trump if you can. Nobody may lead trump before one has been played, unless they hold only trumps.

  5. 5

    No Hearts and King of Hearts: hearts can’t be led until a heart has been played, unless you hold only hearts.

Frequently asked questions

Is Kanlı King the same game as King?

No. Kanlı King is played at the same kind of table as King, 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 Kanlı King online with friends?

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

Is Kanlı King free to play?

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