By BluffKing · · Updated
Choosing Among Seven Games
Choose among poker, Zha Jin Hua, Dou Dizhu, Ka Wu Xing, Guandan, Gomoku and Chinese Chess by player count, information and learning goals.
If you have not picked a game yet, start with how many people are playing and whether you want a fully visible board or hidden cards to read. The table lists player counts, main decisions and a beginner guide for seven card, mahjong and board games in the BluffKing browser app; see the full game catalog for other games.
| Game | Players | Main decisions | Beginner guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Hold’em | 2–9 | Community cards, betting prices, position and opponents | Your first hand and review |
| Zha Jin Hua | 2–10 | Three-card hands, looking costs and comparisons | Rankings and blind bets |
| Dou Dizhu | 3 | Bidding, combinations and farmer teamwork | Bids and legal plays |
| Xiangyang Ka Wu Xing | 2–3 | 84 mahjong tiles, waits, exposed hands and scoring | Wins and ready hands |
| Guandan | 4 | Two decks, partners, wild cards and team levels | Wild cards and tribute |
| Gomoku | 2 | Lines in four directions and immediate threats | Freestyle rules and threats |
| Chinese Chess | 2 | Piece coordination, check and defence | Moves and game endings |
Two players, or computer practice first: for complete information, choose Gomoku (freestyle rules, take-back in bot rooms) or Chinese Chess (45 seconds per move, a timeout loses), both with three computer strengths. For hidden cards and betting decisions, start with optional AI practice in Texas Hold’em; it also has per-hand review, statistics and drills, which the other games do not offer to the same extent.
Three players: Dou Dizhu pits one landlord against two farmers, and as a farmer your teammate finishing first also wins for you. Ka Wu Xing supports 2–3 players, each working towards their own waits and patterns, and exposing a ready hand changes the information shown and the actions available. Multipliers, sequence limits, exposure and kong payments may differ from local rules you know, so read the in-game rules before starting.
Four or more: with exactly four people who enjoy fixed partners, choose Guandan: partners sit opposite, each receives 27 cards, and a match can last up to 24 deals, so allow time. For more flexible table sizes, choose Texas Hold’em or Zha Jin Hua: poker uses two hole cards, five community cards and several betting rounds, while Zha Jin Hua uses three private cards and centres on looking, blind betting and comparisons.
Once you have chosen, open its lobby and pick People to create a friend room and share its 4-digit code, or Bots to practise against the computer; friends tap Join Game and enter the code. Practice chips and match scores have no monetary value. Fairness evidence differs by game: standard poker has post-hand deal verification, Zha Jin Hua has per-hand deal proofs although the server knows the cards during play, Dou Dizhu, Guandan and Ka Wu Xing currently lack per-deal cryptographic records, and board games rely on the visible board and rule validation; see comparing rules, payment and practice features.