Game Rules
Master all five game modes of Trump-Royale and become a Rung legend
Single Sar
★ Beginner FriendlyThe classic Court Piece mode. Win individual tricks by playing the highest card in each turn. First team to reach 7 tricks (a "Court" or "Sar") claims victory.
How to Play
- Objective: Win individual tricks by playing the highest card in each turn. Be the first team to win 7 tricks total.
- Setup: Standard 52-card deck dealt to 4 players (13 cards each). Players form 2 teams of 2.
- Trump Selection: The player who wins the first trick sets the trump suit based on that winning card's suit.
- Playing Tricks: Players must follow the lead suit if possible. If unable to follow suit, play any card including trump.
- Winning Each Trick: Highest trump card wins the trick. If no trump played, highest card of lead suit wins.
- Victory Condition: First team to collect 7 tricks wins the round and scores 1 point.
- Match Win: First team to reach 7 points wins the match.
Key Difference
In Single Sar, each trick is won independently by whoever plays the highest card in that specific turn. You collect tricks one at a time until your team reaches 7.
Pro Strategies
- Win the first trick to control trump suit selection
- Save high trump cards for critical moments
- Count tricks carefully - reaching 7 first wins the round
- Watch which suits opponents are void in
- Communicate with partner through legal card plays
Double Sar
★★ IntermediateThe momentum mode! To score points, you must win 2 tricks CONSECUTIVELY. Winning one trick isn't enough - you need back-to-back victories to claim the Double Sar.
How to Play
- Objective: Win 2 tricks in a row (consecutively) to score a Double Sar.
- Setup: Standard 52-card deck dealt to 4 players.
- Trump Selection: Winner of first trick sets trump suit.
- Consecutive Wins Required: You must win Trick A, then immediately win Trick B to score.
- Broken Streak: If opponents win a trick between your wins, your streak resets to 0.
- Scoring: Each Double Sar (2 consecutive tricks) = 1 point for your team.
- Multiple Double Sars: If you win 4 tricks in a row, that's 2 Double Sars (2 points). 6 in a row = 3 points, etc.
- Match Win: First team to 10 points wins.
Critical Rule
Consecutive = Back-to-Back! You must win Trick 1, then Trick 2 immediately after. If your opponent wins any trick between yours, your streak breaks and you start counting from 0 again.
Pro Strategies
- After winning 1 trick, play your strongest card next to secure the Double Sar
- When opponents win 1 trick, block them from winning a 2nd consecutively
- Build momentum - once you get 2 in a row, push for 4 or 6
- Save trump cards to break opponent's winning streaks
- Card counting is essential to know when to attack or defend
Double Sar Ace
★★★ AdvancedThe ultimate challenge! Win 2 consecutive tricks while HOLDING the Ace of trump suit in your hand. This requires winning without using your most powerful card.
How to Play
- Objective: Win 2 tricks consecutively while keeping the Trump Ace in your hand (unplayed).
- Setup: Standard 52-card deck dealt to 4 players.
- Trump Selection: First trick winner determines trump.
- Ace Requirement: You must HAVE the Trump Ace in your starting hand to attempt this mode.
- Winning Without Ace: Win 2 consecutive tricks using King, Queen, and other high cards - but NOT the Ace.
- Scoring Bonus: Regular Double Sar (2 consecutive) = 1 point. Double Sar with Trump Ace still in hand = 3 points!
- If You Play the Ace: You can still win tricks, but lose the 3x bonus. You'll score normal points instead.
- Match Win: First to 12 points claims victory.
The Ultimate Flex
Ace = Your Trump Card Insurance! The challenge is winning 2 consecutive tricks while keeping your Ace safe. Use King, Queen, and Jack strategically. If you succeed, your Ace remains as the ultimate safety net AND you get triple points!
Pro Strategies
- Only attempt this with a very strong hand beyond your Ace
- Use King and Queen of trump to dominate without touching Ace
- Force opponents to waste their high cards early
- Perfect partner coordination is absolutely essential
- Sometimes taking 1 point safely is better than risking 0 for 3
- Keep track of which high cards have been played
5 Sar (Ultimate Challenge)
★★★★ ExpertThe most unique and challenging mode! Players cannot collect any tricks until someone reaches 5 tricks. Then, whoever throws the highest card on the 5th trick takes everything. If not, the game continues until someone dominates.
How to Play
- Objective: Be the first to win 5 tricks in a row, or win the decisive 5th trick with the highest card.
- No Early Collection: Players CANNOT pick up or claim individual tricks before someone reaches 5 wins.
- Setup: Standard 52-card deck dealt to 4 players.
- Trump Selection: Winner of first trick sets trump suit.
- The 5th Trick Rule: When any player/team reaches their 5th won trick, they play a card. If it's the HIGHEST card in that turn, they collect ALL 5 tricks.
- If Not Highest: If the 5th trick card is NOT highest, the game continues. Tricks keep accumulating until someone "doubles" by winning 5 AND playing highest on their 5th.
- Doubling: If your opponent has 5 tricks, you need to win 5 consecutively AND play the highest card on your 5th trick to claim all accumulated tricks.
- Victory Condition: Successfully claiming 5 tricks with highest card wins the round.
- Match Win: First team to win 3 rounds (best of 5) wins the match.
The 5 Sar Challenge
All or Nothing! You can't collect tricks until someone reaches 5 wins. Then it's a showdown - play your highest card on your 5th trick to claim everything. Miss it, and your opponent can steal by reaching 5 wins + highest card. The pressure is intense!
Example Scenario
Team A wins tricks 1, 2, 3, 4. On trick 5, Team A plays King of Spades. Team B plays Ace of Spades (higher). Team B wins that trick, so Team A does NOT collect their 5 tricks yet. Now Team B needs to win 4 more tricks consecutively (total 5) and play the highest card on THEIR 5th trick to claim all accumulated tricks.
Pro Strategies
- Save your absolute highest cards (Aces, high trumps) for your 5th trick
- Count opponent's wins carefully - block them at 4 wins
- If you reach 5 wins first, play your strongest card for guaranteed collection
- Don't waste high cards early - you need them for the 5th trick showdown
- Perfect card counting is essential - know what high cards remain
- Coordinate with partner to build toward 5 wins together
- If opponent reaches 5, play defensively to prevent their highest card win
Mode Comparison
| Game Mode | Difficulty | Win Condition | Special Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Sar | ★ Beginner | First to 7 individual tricks | Highest card wins each trick |
| Double Sar | ★★ Intermediate | 2 consecutive trick wins | Back-to-back required |
| Double Sar Ace | ★★★ Advanced | 2 consecutive + keep Trump Ace | 3x points if Ace unplayed |
| Hidden Rung | ★★★ Advanced | 2 consecutive (trump hidden) | Trump revealed when played |
| 5 Sar | ★★★★ Expert | 5 tricks + highest on 5th | No collection before 5 wins |
Traditional Court Piece Rules
Applies to All ModesAll Trump-Royale modes follow the core rules of traditional Court Piece (Rung). Learn these fundamentals to master every game mode.
Core Rules
- Deck: Standard 52-card deck (no Jokers). Cards ranked Ace (high) to 2 (low).
- Players & Teams: 4 players divided into 2 teams of 2. Partners sit opposite each other.
- Dealing: All 52 cards dealt equally (13 cards per player).
- Following Suit: You MUST follow the lead suit if you have cards in that suit.
- Trump Power: Trump suit beats all other suits regardless of rank (2 of trump beats Ace of non-trump).
- Leading: Winner of previous trick leads the next trick.
- No Talking: Partners cannot verbally communicate strategies. Play speaks through cards only.
- Trick Winner: Highest trump wins. If no trump, highest card of lead suit wins.
♦ Universal Tips for All Modes ♦
- Master Single Sar first before attempting advanced modes
- Always track which high cards and trumps have been played
- Count remaining cards in each suit
- Develop silent communication with your partner through play patterns
- Save high trump cards for critical moments
- Watch for opponent void suits to exploit weaknesses
- Lead with strength when you have trump advantage
- In consecutive modes (Double Sar), momentum is everything
- Practice card counting to predict remaining cards
- Most importantly - respect the game and have fun!
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