Tien Len Rules

How To Play Tien Len: Objective

The objective of the game is to be the first to get rid of all of your 13 cards by playing various combinations.
The ranking of the cards from highest to lowest is as follow: 2 A K Q J 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3. The 2 is the highest card in the game, and the 3 is the lowest card. The cards are also ranked based on their suits. The ranking from highest to lowest are as follow: Hearts ♥, Diamonds ♦, Clubs ♣, Spades ♠

Joining a Tien Len Game

Once in the lobby, click on the "Join" button of the table that you wish to play in.
After clicking the "Join" button, you will be brought to the table. If a game is currently not in play, click on the "Sit" button if there is empty seat available. If there is a game currently in play, please wait for the game to end for a seat to become available.
Once you are sitted, click on the "Start" button to start the game. The game will begin when all players sitting at the table presses the "Start" button. A game can start when there are more than 1 player at the table.

Tien Len Combinations

Valid combinations are:

  Single, Pairs, Triples, Run Cards (3 or more card straights), Chops and Bombs

Chops:
   -3 Pairs Straight
   -4 Pairs Straight
   -5 Pairs Straight
   -6 Pairs Straight

  Bombs:
  - Four of a Kind
  - 2 Four of a Kind Straight
  - 3 Four of a Kind Straight

Tien Len Chop and Bomb Rules

- All Chops and Bombs can be done on any single 2

-What can chop a pair of 2?
 -4 Pairs Straight
 -5 Pairs Straight
 -Four of a Kind
 - 2 Four of a Kind Straight
 - 3 Four of a Kind Straight

-What can chop 222 (three 2s)?
  -5 Pairs Straight
  -3 Four of a Kind Straight

-What can chop 3 Pairs Straight?
 - Higher 3 Pairs Straight
 - 4 Pairs Straight
 - 5 Pairs Straight
 - Four of a Kind 
 - 2 Four of a Kind Straight
 - 3 Four of a Kind Straight

-What can chop a Four of a Kind?
 - Higher Four of a Kind
 - 4 Pairs Straight
 - 5 Pairs Straight
 - 2 Four of a Kind Straight
 - 3 Four of a Kind Straight

-What can chop 4 Pairs Straight?
 - Higher 4 Pairs Straight
 - 5 Pairs Straight
 - 3 Four of a Kind Straight

Tien Len Instant wins

Valid Instant Wins:
 -4 Heos = 3X Winnings
 -13 Card Straight = 4X Winnings
 -12 Card Straight = 2X Winnings
 -5 Pair Straight = 3X Winnings
 -6 Pairs = 2X Winnings
 -3 Four Of A Kind = 3X Winnings
 -13 Cards of Same Color = 1.5X Winnings

Tien Len Chop & Bomb Bonus

+1X Buyin Amount for any black 2
+2X Buyin Amount for any red 2
X2 Amount for any rechop

Tien Len End of Game Calculations and Penalties

- 1/2X Buyin Amount if holding any black 2 
- 1 X Buyin Amount if holding any red 2
- 1/2X Buyin Amount if holding any chop
- 1X Buyin Amount if holding any bomb
- 1X Buyin Amount if holding 13 cards

Tien Len Tournament Rules

- First  Player to win 4 Games wins tournament
- No Instant wins in Tournament Play
- No Bomb Bonuses in Tournament Play
- No use of any gems allowed in Tournament Play
- Tournemant winner gets the Payout amount listed above
- All 4 Seats must be filled before tournament starts
- Entry fee (Buyin) is deducted at the start of the tournament