Rules & guides
How to play
Clear, short rules for every DAT Games title, written to match exactly how each game plays in our apps. Pick a game, learn it in a few minutes, then deal yourself in.
Trick-taking · Spades trump
Callbreak
Spades are always trump. Before play, call 1 to 8 tricks.
Read the rules
Partnership · Point bidding
29 (Twenty Nine)
Card order: J 9 A 10 K Q 8 7. Points: J 3, 9 2, A 1, 10 1. 28 in the deck.
Read the rules
Partnership · Trick bidding
Tarneeb
Bid 7 to 13 tricks for your team. The highest bidder names trump.
Read the rules
Partnership · Trump & tricks
Hokm
The Hâkem sees 5 cards and names trump. Follow the suit led if you can.
Read the rules
Trick avoidance
Hearts
Pass 3 cards before each deal (left, right, across, hold). The 2♣ leads the first trick.
Read the rules
Partnership · Trick bidding
Spades
Each player bids tricks; partners add their bids. Spades are always trump.
Read the rules
Partnership · Contract bidding
Bridge
Count points: A 4, K 3, Q 2, J 1. About 12 opens. A bid = tricks over six + a trump suit or No Trump.
Read the rules
Partnership · Classic tricks
Whist
The dealer's last card sets trump. Follow the suit led if you can.
Read the rules
Hearts family
Bray
Each heart = 1 point. Q♠ = 12. Lead any card, hearts included.
Read the rules
Logic puzzle
Snake Uncoil
Tap a snake to slide it out the way it faces. It only escapes if nothing blocks its path.
Read the rules