Fight the Landlord
Fight the Landlord (Doudizhu) is a popular Chinese card game where three players compete - one Landlord against two Peasants. First to empty their hand wins!
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a Rocket?
A Rocket is Big Joker + Small Joker, the highest hand in Fight the Landlord. It beats any other hand.
What is a Bomb?
A Bomb is four cards of the same rank. It beats any non-bomb hand and doubles the multiplier when played.
How do Peasants cooperate?
Peasants must work together - one attacks by playing cards, one supports by controlling the game. Watch for opportunities to pass control to your teammate.
What is a Straight?
A Straight is five or more consecutive cards, like 3-4-5-6-7. Note that Straights cannot include 2s or Jokers.
Game Rules
Game Overview
- Players: 3 players - one Landlord vs two Peasants
- Cards: 1 deck + 2 jokers, 54 cards total
- Goal: Be the first to play all your cards
- Core Features: Landlord vs Peasants + Multiplier system
Card Ranking
Big Joker > Small Joker > 2 > A > K > Q > J > 10 > 9 > 8 > 7 > 6 > 5 > 4 > 3
Hand Rankings
| Rank | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rocket | Big Joker + Small Joker, the highest hand |
| 2 | Bomb | Four cards of the same rank, beats any other hand |
| 3 | Straight | Five or more consecutive cards (no 2s or Jokers) |
| 4 | Three of a Kind | Three cards of the same rank, can attach one or a pair |
| 5 | Pair | Two cards of the same rank |
| 6 | Single | Any single card |
Core Mechanic: Landlord
Definition: The highest bidder becomes the Landlord and gets 3 bonus cards
Function: Landlord plays alone against two Peasants, plays first
Example: Highest bidder becomes Landlord, multiplier based on bid amount
Playing Rules
Basic Flow
- Deal: 17 cards each, 3 cards reserved as bottom cards
- Bid: Players bid 1-3 points, highest bidder becomes Landlord
- Play: Landlord plays first, clockwise turns
- Win: First to empty hand wins
Multiplier Rules
Bombs and Rockets double the multiplier
Key: Higher multiplier means bigger wins
Strategy Tips
Bomb Strategy
Bombs double the multiplier, but use them at crucial moments
Landlord Strategy
As Landlord, control the pace and play quickly
Peasant Strategy
Peasants must cooperate - one attacks, one supports
Play Order Strategy
Watch the play order, give teammates chances to take control
Summary
The essence of Fight the Landlord lies in hand combination and timing. Landlord needs to play quickly, Peasants need to cooperate defensively.
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