Daifugo Online

Daifugo is a Japanese card game where the goal is to get rid of all your cards before the other players. On this site you can play it free in your browser, with friends through a room link or against the CPU.

Daifugo rules

The game uses 52 cards plus 1 Joker. You play the same number of cards as the table, all of the same rank, and they must be stronger. There are no sequences. Players are ranked by the order in which they empty their hands.

Situation Weakest → strongest
Normal 3 < 4 < 5 < 6 < 7 < 8 < 9 < 10 < J < Q < K < A < 2 < Joker
During a revolution 2 < A < K < Q < J < 10 < 9 < 8 < 7 < 6 < 5 < 4 < 3

A Joker played alone is the strongest card, even during a revolution.

  • Playing cards: Play a set of the same rank with the same number of cards as the table: a single, pair, triple or four of a kind.
  • Joker: It can stand in for any rank in a set. A Joker played alone is the strongest card.
  • Pass: You can pass if you cannot or do not want to play. The leader cannot pass.
  • The table clears: When all other players pass, the table clears. The last player who played leads and can play any set.
  • Revolution: Playing 4 or more cards of the same rank reverses card strength. Another set of 4 or more reverses it back (counter-revolution).
  • 8-cut: Playing any set that contains an 8 clears the table at once, and the same player leads again.
  • Suit lock: If a play has the same suit or suits as the previous play, only those suits can be played until the table clears.
  • Demotion: From round 2, if the previous Tycoon does not finish first, they drop to Beggar immediately and sit out the rest of the round.
  • Card exchange: From round 2, the Beggar gives their 2 strongest cards to the Tycoon, and the Poor gives their strongest card to the Rich, automatically. The Tycoon and the Rich then return 2 cards and 1 card of their choice.
  • First leader: In round 1 the player holding the 3 of diamonds leads. From round 2 the Beggar leads.

How to play on this site

  1. Enter a display name and create a room.
  2. Send the 4-letter room code or the URL to your friends. If you play alone, skip this step.
  3. CPU players fill the empty seats. The host presses start to begin the game.
  4. On your turn, select cards and play them, or press pass.
  5. During play you can send character stickers (8 kinds). Sound effects can be muted.
  6. When a round ends, the results appear. Anyone at the table can start the next round, and points add up.

Scoring and ranks

Finishing place Rank Points
1st Tycoon 3
2nd Rich 2
3rd Poor 1
4th Beggar 0

Glossary

Term Meaning
Lead The player who plays first when the table is empty and can play any set.
The table clears The cards on the table are removed and a new play can start.
Pass Skipping your turn without playing.
Revolution Playing 4 or more cards of the same rank to reverse card strength.
8-cut Playing a set with an 8 to clear the table at once.
Suit lock A state where only the same suit or suits can be played.
Demotion The previous Tycoon failing to finish first and dropping to Beggar.
Card exchange Passing strong cards between higher and lower ranks before a round.

FAQ

What is Daifugo?

Daifugo (literally "Grand Millionaire") is a Japanese card game where players try to empty their hands first. Finishing order sets each player's rank. In English it is known as "President", and similar games are played in many countries.

How many players can play? Can I play alone?

The table has 4 seats and up to 4 humans can join. When the host starts the game, empty seats are filled by CPU players, so you can play alone.

Is it free? Do I need an account?

It is free and needs no account. You only enter a display name of up to 12 characters, which is saved on your device. It runs in the browser on phones and PCs.

How do I play with friends?

Create a room to get a 4-letter room code and a URL. Send the URL or the code to your friends and they join the same room. People who arrive after the game has started watch as spectators.

What is a revolution?

A revolution happens when a player puts down 4 or more cards of the same rank. Card strength is reversed, so 2 becomes the weakest and 3 the strongest. Another set of 4 or more cards of the same rank reverses it back, which is called a counter-revolution.

What happens if a player leaves or stops responding?

If a human player does not act for 45 seconds, the other players can choose "Let CPU take over" for that seat. A CPU player then plays the seat, so the game never gets stuck.