304 vs 28: What's the Difference?
304 and 28 are close relatives. The cards, the ranking and the hidden trump are identical. Only the numbers change.
| 28 | 304 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cards | 32 (7 to A) | 32 (7 to A) |
| Ranking | J 9 A 10 K Q 8 7 | J 9 A 10 K Q 8 7 |
| Points | J 3, 9 2, A 1, 10 1 | J 30, 9 20, A 11, 10 10, K 3, Q 2 |
| Total | 28 | 304 |
| Bids (Cheettukali) | 14–28, over partner 20+ | 160–300 in tens, over partner 200+ |
| Second round | 24+ | 250+ |
What changes in play
- In 304, Kings and Queens are worth a few points, so dropping them on your partner's trick matters a little.
- The Ace (11) and 10 (10) are almost equal in 304, while in 28 they're both just 1.
- Bidding has finer steps, which rewards careful hand evaluation.
FAQ
Is 304 the same as 28?
Same game structure; 304 uses bigger point values and bids.