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28's big-points cousin: J 30, 9 20, A 11, 10 10. Bid from 160 in tens, hidden trump.
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Which card game should you play?
| Game | Players | Cards | Bids | Trump | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 (Thuruppu) | 6 · 3 vs 3 | 36, with the 3s | 20 to 40, Thani | Hidden | Honours, Jodi, coolie flags |
| 29 | 4 · 2 vs 2 | 32 | 16 to 28 | Hidden | Pair, Single hand, ±6 race |
| 28 | 4 · 2 vs 2 | 32 | 14 to 28 | Hidden | Honours at 20, second round |
| 56 | 6 · 3 vs 3 | 48, two packs | 28 to 56, suit or NT | Open | Bidding codes, big swings |
Not sure about 28 or 29? Read 28 vs 29: the differences.
Kerala card games, now online
In Kerala, ചീട്ടുകളി (cheettukali, also written cheettu kali or chettukali) means an evening around a mat, a pack of cards and a lot of arguing about who should have called. The trump games in this family, 28, 29, the six-player 40 and 56, are played at homes, clubs and festival nights, and in Malayali camps across the Gulf.
They share the same idea: the Jack (ഗുലാൻ) and the 9 are the top cards, teams bid for points, and the winning bidder picks the thuruppu, the trump. Cheettukali brings these games to your phone with the rules people actually play, smart computer partners, and no money involved. New to the words? See the card game terms glossary.
🇮🇳 മലയാളത്തിൽ വായിക്കാം: ചീട്ടുകളി ഓൺലൈൻ – നിയമങ്ങളും കളികളും
Guides and tips
29 card game tipsBidding, picking the trump, when to ask for it, and using the Pair.
28 card game tipsHonours over your partner, the second round and hiding the trump.
40 card game tipsThe 21 signal, Jodi timing and managing coolies.
Card game termsThuruppu, vettu, gulan, Honours and more, with Malayalam.
Why play on Cheettukali
Smart partnersComputer players who call, signal with 21, ask for the trump and cut like real players.
Real Kerala rulesHonours, Jodi, Thani and coolie flags in 40; Pair and the ±6 race in 29; Honours scoring in 28.
Works offlineInstall it once and play on the bus, at the camp or on the flight home.
Learn fastA short tutorial, a 💡 Hint button and an Undo for wrong calls.
Install like an app
- Android (Chrome): open the game, tap ⋮ then Install app or Add to Home screen.
- iPhone (Safari): open the game, tap Share then Add to Home Screen.
Questions
Is Cheettukali free?
Yes. Every game is free to play. There is no real money, no betting and no sign-up.
Do I need to download an app?
No. Cheettukali runs in your phone's browser. If you like, you can install it to your home screen and it opens like an app, even offline.
Which card games can I play?
Eighteen games. The Kerala and Indian games: Thuruppu 40, 29, 28, 304, 56, Kazhutha (Donkey), Call Break, Court Piece, Mendikot and Bluff. And the classics: Solitaire (Klondike), Spider, FreeCell, Pyramid, TriPeaks, Golf, Spades and Hearts. Each has its own rules page.
Can I play with my friends?
Right now you play with smart computer partners and opponents. Online play with friends is being built.
Is this the same as rummy or teen patti?
No. These are trick-taking trump games played in teams, like 28 and 29. Cheettukali has no gambling of any kind.