Phỏm Ta La - Tien Len Online is a beloved traditional card game deeply rooted in Vietnamese culture
Phom, also called Ta La or Tu Lo Kho, remains incredibly popular across Vietnam, particularly in northern regions. While southerners refer to it as Ta La, northerners commonly call it Phom. This strategic game challenges players to collect and discard cards wisely, forming card combinations called phoms while minimizing leftover points. Played with a standard 52-card deck, its versatile gameplay makes it perfect for festive gatherings and family bonding.
Key Game Terminology
- Phom: A valid set consisting of either three+ consecutive same-suit cards or three cards of identical rank.
- Junk cards: Unmatched cards that don't form part of any Phom.
- Ù: Achieving victory by forming three complete phoms with zero leftover cards.
- Stud: The undealt cards remaining after initial distribution.
- Mom: Losing status when unable to form any phom by game's end.
- Taking the pin: When another player claims your final discarded card.
- Sending cards: Strategically transferring discardable cards to another player's phom during final turns.
- Compensation: Special scoring rule triggered when pin-taking precedes another player's Ù.
+ Compensation also applies for drawing three consecutive cards.
- Re: Getting an additional turn after card transfers occur.
Basic Gameplay Rules
- Playable by 2-4 participants, with 9 cards dealt to players and 10 to the dealer. The undealt Stud pile remains face-down.
- Turns proceed counterclockwise, initiated by the 10-card holder.
- Core Mechanics:
+ Players may claim discards to complete phoms or draw from the Stud.
+ After each action, participants must discard, maintaining gameplay flow.
=> This cycle continues until game conclusion.
- Games end either by a player declaring Ù or after four complete rounds via point calculation.
- Final round requires displaying complete phoms first, followed by strategic card sending before final discard.
Scoring System Breakdown
+ Lowest leftover points determine victory.
+ Special cards score: A=1, J=11, Q=12, K=13; numbered cards retain face value.
+ Tiebreakers favor earlier card displays.
- Final Scoring:
+ Winner: +6 points
+ Second: -1 point
+ Third: -2 points
+ Last: -3 points
+ Pin giver: -4 points
+ Pin taker: +4 points
+ Ù achiever: +15 points (others deduct 5)
+ Burned player: -4 points to winner
Important Notes:
- This entertainment game prohibits real-money transactions
- Support inquiries: [email protected]
Beyond Phỏm Ta La, we offer various digital card games including Southern Tien Len, Hong Kong Poker, Gray Binhxap, and Northern Tien Len variants.
What's New in the Latest Version 737.4
Last updated on Jul 18, 2024
- Optimized game size
- Fixed game freezing issues
