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Play 28 Card Game Online on Mela App

Card games are well-known whether it is online or offline. These card games have been around for hundreds of years but have received more appreciation in the last few years due to the online versions. 28 or Twenty-eight is one such card game, which is an amazing four-player game version merging various tricks and bid games.

Twenty-eight is an Indian trick-taking card game played in teams of two (total 4 players). In the game, the cards used are the Jack and the nine cards from each suit, which is followed by ace and ten. A similar game “29” is played in the northern parts of India and it is said that both these games are derived from the card game 304.

The Indian-origin card game is closely related to the European Jass card games, which were first played in the Netherlands. It is believed that these card games were introduced to India by the Indo-Africans who were impressed by the Afrikaaner version of Klaverjas.

Twenty-eight is a famous game in the northern state of Bihar. Some historians state that the game was created in the Lakhisarai district of Bihar. Incidentally, the 28 card game is also popular in the southern state of Kerala. In Kerala, it goes by the name of Irupathiyettu or Thuruppu. Apart from India, this card game is popular in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal as well.

The 28 card game consists of cards from a single deck of 7s, 8s, 9s, 10s, Jacks, Queens, are assigned 2 points, and 10s and Aces are assigned 1 point each. The 28 point based cards were instrumental in the game being called “28”. The remaining deck of 2s to 6s are typically used as cash cards in the game.

We have tried to keep the core of the 28 card game and you can now play online 28 on the Mela app.

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28 Card Game Rules on Mela App

The 28 card game rules can be overwhelming to follow if you are not used to playing card games. It will take some time to get used to the game rules and prepare strategies that will help you win. Here are some of the game rules that you need to religiously follow:

  • 28 is a team game. In total, there are 4 players divided into teams of two.
  • The player who chooses the trump card and positions it face down cannot play a trump suit till another player wants to see the trump or it is the last remaining suit in the game.
  • The team that bids the highest will have to match it. The minimum bid in the 28 card game is 14.
  • If the team is unable to match their predicted tricks, they simply lose the game.
  • To win, the team must score equal or greater than the predicted tricks.
  • Wild Trump - As expected, the team that bids the highest gets to pick the trump and another team has to follow.
  • Ranking of Cards - J is the highest card while 7 is the lowest card. The ranking of the cards is - J>9>A>10>K>Q>8>7.
  • The cards carry individual points. The points are as follows: J - 3 points, 9 - 2 points, A and 10 - 1 point while K,Q,8 and 7 carry no points.
Tips & Tricks

Now that you have gone through the game rules, it is time to learn some important tips and tricks to win the game. Though the 28 game tips and tricks are simple, there are particular game tricks designed keeping the above rules in mind.

  • Trick Your Opponents - It is a good idea to use the lower cards first and then move on to the higher cards. This strategy will make sure that you protect your higher cards and trick your opponents to use their higher cards initially.
  • Trump Card Elimination - Prioritize the trump card when you start playing the game. It is best to identify the trump card early. It is important to keep an eye open to see which suit the opponent is not playing.
  • Good use of Trump Card - If the game is not divided in parts, it is ideal to request a trump card. By doing so, you can end up winning more hands by proper use of trump cards.
  • How to play Kings/Queens - Avoid playing point cards to win a hand when you see Kings and Queens. Try to save your aces and try to win the hands with smaller cards.
  • The Ace Game - Sometimes you may find it difficult to win a hand. However, there is a Jack on the table, so play an Ace to win the hand and you end up getting points for both.
  • How to make a Strategy - Make a plan before you start the game. Take a glance at your cards and use it to your advantage. If you fail to score the predicted hands, you will end up losing the extra points too.
  • Manage Your Cards - Keep your cards in check. This means keep an eye on the cards played and the cards available at all times.
  • Lower Your Bid - It is important to note that you don’t get additional points for a higher bid so it best to make a lower bid, possibly between 14 and 19. Trick your opponents into picking the trump card so they can play their cards first. If it is your turn, choose the lowest bid possible.
FAQs
You need 4 players to play the 28 card game online. It is a team game and hence, the 4 players are divided into teams of two.
28 is a team game and cannot be played alone.
In the 28 card game, Jack (J) is the highest card. Jack (J) is worth 3 points in the game.
The minimum bid in the 28 card game is 14.
29 is another rendition of the 28 card game with minor variations. In 29, the winner of the last round scores an additional point. Interestingly, this additional point makes the difference and is loved by the players.
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