Thirteen Cards, also known as Luosong (羅宋), is a card game popular throughout the streets and alleys of Taiwan. It requires four players and is a game that emphasizes both deck-building skills and luck. After players receive 13 cards, they divide them into three hands: the Front Hand (3 cards), Middle Hand (5 cards), and Back Hand (5 cards). The Back Hand type must be greater than or equal to the Front Hand type. It is a casual game suitable for all ages.


In real life, Thirteen Cards requires four people to be seated before the game can proceed. However, in "iTaiwan ChinesePoker", a game can be started at any time without necessarily waiting for four players. At the start of the game, players take turns acting as the Dealer (in the game, the Dealer does not affect points or card comparison rules). After the Dealer cuts the deck, the dealing order is decided counter-clockwise based on the cut card's points, and then cards are dealt clockwise. After everyone receives 13 cards (including the computer), the card comparison begins. The detailed gameplay instructions are as follows:
In "iTaiwan ChinesePoker", there is no distinction between suits; it is purely a comparison of numbers. If both parties have the same hand type, the card numbers are compared. If the numbers are also the same, that specific comparison ends in a draw. The hand types and number rankings are as follows:

Hand Rankings

Dragon > Straight Flush > Four of a Kind > Full House > Flush > Straight > Three of a Kind > Two Pairs > Pair > Scatter Cards

Number Rankings

Ａ＞K＞Q＞J＞10＞9＞8＞7＞6＞5＞4＞3＞2



At the start of the game, the Table Master (Opener) sets the points for each hand. After comparison in each round, the number of hands won or lost by each player is recorded, which serves as the basis for the points won or lost. (To ensure fairness, the computer will not record wins/losses).

After receiving 13 cards, if a player's hand matches a Special Hand type, the system will ask if the player wants to compete using the Special Hand. If the player clicks confirm, the cards will be revealed last in this round, and the hand points will be added directly. The Special Hands are as follows:

The player who starts the game is called the Table Master in the system. The Table Master can decide the points per hand for that table, the minimum round limit, and set a password or message, so that friends or players with similar playing habits can join your table.



When players apply to become a "iTaiwan ChinesePoker" member, the modification method is the same whether you have an official nickname via full application or a temporary nickname via quick application. Players must log in via the official game website and change their nickname in the player data modification section.