Learn to Play Tong-its: Rules & Tips
| Players | 2-4 Players |
| Difficulty | 3/10 |
| Recommended Age | 10+ |
| Game Category | Rummy |
Tong-its Game Overview
Are you looking for a fun and exciting card game to play with your friends and family? Look no further than Tong-its! This popular Filipino game is easy to learn and offers hours of entertainment.
In Tong-its, players aim to create sets of three or more cards of the same rank or sequence. The game is played with a standard deck of 52 cards and can be played by 2-4 players. With its simple rules and fast-paced gameplay, Tong-its is a great choice for players of all skill levels.
Objective of the Game
The object of Tong-its is to be the first player to get rid of all your cards by creating sets of three or more cards of the same rank or sequence. The game is won by the player who has the lowest total value of cards remaining in their hand at the end of the game.
Materials Needed for Playing Tong-its
- Standard deck of 52 playing cards
- Score pad and pen/pencil (optional)
Cards Used
Tong-its is played with a standard deck of 52 playing cards. Jokers are not used in this game.
Other Supplies Needed
None
How To Play Tong-its
- Shuffle the deck of cards and deal 12 cards to each player.
- Place the remaining cards in a draw pile in the center of the table.
- Players take turns drawing one card from the draw pile or picking up the top card from the discard pile.
- Players can then create sets of three or more cards of the same rank or sequence and lay them face up on the table. Players can also add cards to existing sets on the table.
- Players can also discard one card face up on the discard pile at the end of their turn.
- The game continues until one player has no cards left in their hand or until the draw pile runs out.
- The player with the lowest total value of cards remaining in their hand at the end of the game wins.
Keeping Score
Players can keep score by adding up the total value of the cards remaining in their hand at the end of the game. The player with the lowest total value wins.
