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Tichu

$11.99
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About This Game

They say that Tichu is a game of which "rules cannot be explained". It is a team-based game that is a mix between Poker (Various card sequences) and Bridge (2vs2). The goal is simple, to gain as many points as it's feasible which is done by getting rid of the cards from your hand as soon as possible. Seems simple right? It actually isn't because in this game you can never think that victory is yours. Tichu is a game in which neither two strifes are the same. Think of your own tactic, figure your opponent's tactic, gain 1000 points as first - win the game.
Play with bots to polish your form, and then get a group of friends and show them who's boss. In tichu only 4 players are admissible, 2 vs 2, partners sit in front of each other.

Game features occuring from rules:
  • cards:
    * normal: 4 colours from 2 to ace;
    * special: dragon (which can beat any other single card), phoenix (Joker), dog (Giving your move to the partner) and a one (Designates the starting player);
    * bombs that can beat any sequence of cards at any time;
  • specific scoring; only some of the cards are scored, phoenix is scored negatively (-25), dragon is scored positively (+25), bonus for team win;
  • declaring TICHU - bets that the declarer will win

Video game features:
  • each of the players may be a real person or a bot;
  • voicechat and chat are available;
  • every bot can be redesigned to play how you want him to;
  • tools suiting your need of learning various plays and tactics:
    * open cards mode;
    * predefined card deals;
    * replay of the whole game with possibility to play with humans or bots from selected position and as selected side.

Against the saying that you cannot explain the rules of Tichu, comes the built-in instruction of the game, which deeply and clearly explains all game rules and you also get a tactic guide! However, the best way to get a hold of the game is to play so get your copy and declare your first TICHU.

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User Reviews

Very Positive
15 user reviews
93%
Positive
4 hrs at review
Recommended

Great app with fantastic AI.. almost too good. It's like playing against 3 complete experts which means you'll get your butt kicked for a while. But I pushed through, and have incredibly improved. I love this app, thank you so much for making it when I could find nothing.

4 helpful
8 hrs at review
Recommended

Love it!

2 helpful
51 min at review
Recommended

A great implementation of a game "that cannot be explained"!

2 helpful 1 funny
2 hrs at review
Recommended

Given that it's the only Tichu game out there, it's a pretty good Tichu game. I'm sure it'd be really fun if you have friends who would buy the same app and play it with you, but playing with the AI is almost an insane proposition. It is absolutely brutal. Based on my experience, Prime, the AI to your left, gets all of the good cards no matter what the deal is. No matter what you can play, he'll more than likely have a bomb or both the Dragon and Phoenix because why not. Quintus, your eternal partner, is dumb as hell and can't seem to manage anything other than ill-timed plays. Granted, this is all my perception - it's more than likely that the deals are fair and I'm as bad a partner as Quintus is. I don't know. Either way, if you enjoy Tichu and don't mind getting owned a lot, it's a pretty straight-forward, no-nonsense version of the game. It's a great way to practice and I'm going to just go out on a limb and say that if you can regularly beat the AI, you're going to own an...

1 helpful
9 hrs at review
Recommended

Really decent implementation and intuitive interface. Also, surprisingly, the bots are good to play against. Now if it had a Linux port, it'd be perfect ;)

1 helpful
41 hrs at review
Recommended

This by far is the best version of Tichu out there! The game itself is great and the developer is active fixing any bugs and implementing changes to increase play-ability. It is a game that is hard to explain but this game has captured it's essence and is so fun! Highly recommend it and if your on the fence give it a go, the more the merrier!

1 helpful
2 hrs at review
Not Recommended

I seldom review games, but this one deserves a warning. The AI in this version of Tichu is blatantly unfair. Opponents far too often have bombs conveniently ready whenever you declare Tichu, while your so-called "partner" plays like they’re actively sabotaging you—ignoring obvious setups, failing to support your plays, and making bafflingly bad decisions. The result is a frustrating, rigged experience that feels nothing like real Tichu. The UI is clunky, the card distribution feels suspiciously unnatural, and the game lacks the polish and strategic depth that make Tichu great. If you're looking for a digital version, the iOS version is vastly superior. This one? Not worth your time.

26 min at review
Recommended

Very well made. Only thing is it doesnt seem to stop properly on steam when you exit the program. Please fix this and game will be perfect.

24 hrs at review
Recommended

Great implementation of Tichu! Smooth gameplay & competitive bots. Great support, I had a visual issue and developers were very responsive in finding the solution on my laptop.

41 hrs at review
Recommended

great game

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System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: 2 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 3.3
  • Storage: 150 MB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: 2 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 4.3
  • Storage: 150 MB available space

FAQ

How much does Tichu cost?

Tichu costs $11.99.

What are the system requirements for Tichu?

Minimum: Minimum: OS: Windows 10 Processor: 2 GHz Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: OpenGL 3.3 Storage: 150 MB available space Recommended: Recommended: OS: Windows 10 Processor: 2 GHz Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: OpenGL 4.3 Storage: 150 MB available space

What platforms is Tichu available on?

Tichu is available on Windows PC.

Is Tichu worth buying?

Tichu has 93% positive reviews from 15 players.

When was Tichu released?

Tichu was released on Dec 21, 2021.

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