Phom, also known as Ta La or Tu Lo Kho, is a beloved card game deeply ingrained in Vietnamese culture, particularly popular in the northern regions. In the south, it's referred to as Ta La, while in the north, it's called Phom. The objective of the game is to form sets of cards called "phom," which can be either three or more cards of the same suit in consecutive order or three cards of the same value. Players must strategically collect and discard cards to create these sets while minimizing the total score of cards not included in any phom. The game's use of a traditional 52-card deck, combined with its varied playing styles, adds to its allure. During family gatherings or festive occasions, Phom is a staple for entertainment among relatives and friends.

Terms in Phom, Ta La

• Phom: A set consisting of three or more cards of the same suit in consecutive order, or three cards of the same value.
• Junk cards: Cards that do not form part of any phom.
• Ù: Achieved when a player forms three phoms, leaving no junk cards, making them the outright winner.
• Stomach: The remaining cards after all players have been dealt their hands.
• Mom: Occurs when a player ends the game without forming any phom.
• Take the pin: In the final turn, playing a junk card that another player can use.
• Send: In the last turn, if a player's junk card can be added to another player's phom, it can be sent without counting towards the final score.
• Compensation: In the final turn, if a player takes another's pin and someone else subsequently achieves Ù, the player who took the pin receives compensation. Additionally, three consecutive cards also qualify for compensation.
• Re: After playing cards, if another player at the table plays, the previously played cards are transferred, allowing another turn.

How to Play Phom - Ta La

• Number of Players: The game can be played with a minimum of two players and typically up to four. Each player receives nine cards, while the dealer or the previous winner gets ten. The remaining cards, known as the "stomach," are placed face down in the center.
• Gameplay: The game proceeds counterclockwise, starting with the player who has ten cards.
  • The first player discards any card. The next player can either take this card to form a phom or draw a card from the stomach.
  • After drawing or taking a card, the player discards one card, and the next player can then take it or draw from the stomach.
  • This continues until someone achieves Ù. If no one achieves Ù, the game ends after four rounds, and the points from junk cards are tallied to determine the winner.
• Final Turn: Players must lay down all their phoms, send any cards they can to other players' phoms, and then discard their final card. Points are then calculated based on the remaining junk cards.

Scoring Junk Cards When No One Achieves Ù

• The player with the lowest score wins.
• Cards A, J, Q, K are valued at 1, 11, 12, 13 respectively, while other cards are valued according to their number.
• In case of a tie, the player who discards their cards first wins.

Final Score Calculation

• First place winner: +6 points
• Second place: -1 point
• Third place: -2 points
• Last place: -3 points
• Player who gets the pin: -4 points
• Player who takes the pin: +4 points
• Player who achieves Ù or Ù Khan: +15 points (each other player loses 5 points)
• Player who is burned/burnt: Loses 4 points to the winner.

Note

• The game is purely for entertainment and does not involve any external transactions or rewards.
• For support, please contact [email protected].

In addition to Phom Ta La, we offer other popular online card games such as Tien Len Mien Nam, Poker - Hong Kong Poker, Mau Binh - Gray Binhxap, Tien Len Counting Leaves, and Tien Len North.

What's New in Version 737.4

Last updated on Jul 18, 2024:

• Reduced game size
• Fixed issue with account freezing in the game