Card games
King
Rıfkı
Seven contracts, one king of the table
King is a whole family of trick-taking games in one. In each hand, the declarer picks the contract: a trump hand where every trick scores, or a penalty hand where you want to avoid certain cards or tricks.
- Players
- 4 players
- Length
- 15–20 min per game
- Type
- Card games
Play King online with friends
King rewards a regular group: four friends, seven contracts and a score that swings until the last hand. Start a quick 12-hand game on a weeknight, talk on voice chat while you choose contracts, and a bot finishes the seat if someone has to leave.
How to play
- 1
Four players get 13 cards each. The holder of the 2 of diamonds chooses the first contract; the turn to choose then moves around the table.
- 2
Trump contracts: name a trump suit and win as many tricks as possible.
- 3
Penalty contracts: avoid tricks, hearts, queens, kings and jacks, the last two tricks, or the king of hearts (rıfkı).
- 4
Follow suit if you can. In penalty hands, you must drop a penalty card when a higher card of its suit is already on the table.
- 5
Each player has a limited number of trump and penalty contracts to choose over the game.
Other versions of King
Same table, other rules: each version is a game of its own at Masa, with its own tables, rules and stats.
Frequently asked questions
What is rıfkı?
The king of hearts, the most expensive card in the penalty hands: −320 points.
How is it related to Batak?
Same deck and same trick mechanics, but instead of bidding, each hand has its own goal chosen by the declarer.
How long is a game?
About 15 to 20 minutes for the quick 12-hand game.
