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BGG rank #8,975

Dou Dizhu

by (Uncredited) · (Public Domain)

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Players3–4
Time30m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age0+

About the game

What is Dou Dizhu?

Dou Dizhu (literally "fighting the landlord") is very popular card game in China. Played with a standard deck (including both jokers). The bidding to determine the "landlord" makes the game work well with 3 players. The other two players team up against the landlord.

How it plays

Mechanics

Auction / BiddingBetting and BluffingHand ManagementLadder ClimbingTeam-Based Game

On the shelf

Categories

Card Game

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