Thirteen (13)
The Vietnamese shedding card game, also called Tiến Lên (Tien Len) or simply 13. Beat three computer players with singles, pairs, sequences and bombs — be the first to empty your hand. No ads, no sign-in.
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How to play Thirteen (Tiến Lên)
Thirteen — known in Vietnam as Tiến Lên, written Tien Len without accents, meaning "go forward" — is a shedding-type card game for four players using a standard 52-card deck. Everyone is dealt 13 cards, and the goal is simple: be the first to get rid of them all. The ranking runs 3 (lowest) up to King, then Ace, then 2 (highest), so the humble 2 is the most powerful card in the game. The player holding the 3 of spades leads the very first play and must include it.
Combinations
- Single — one card.
- Pair — two cards of the same rank.
- Triple — three of a kind.
- Sequence — three or more cards in a run (e.g. 5-6-7). Twos can't be used in runs in Standard rules.
- Double sequence — three or more consecutive pairs.
- Bomb — four of a kind (or a long double-sequence) can "chop" a powerful 2.
On your turn you must beat the current play with a higher combination of the same shape and length, or pass. Once three players pass, the last to play wins the round and leads a fresh one with anything they like.
Rule sets
- Standard — Southern (Miền Nam) rules: 2 is the highest card and can't appear in sequences.
- Classic — Northern (Miền Bắc) rules: sequences may wrap around the top of the deck.
Frequently asked questions
Is Thirteen free here?
Yes — it plays free in your browser with no ads, no sign-in, and nothing to install.
Who do I play against?
Three computer players. You're seated as "You" and the 3 of spades decides who opens.
Why is the 2 so strong?
In Thirteen the rank order ends King, Ace, 2 — so a 2 beats every other single card. Save them for when you really need them.
What's the Daily deal?
Toggle Daily and everyone gets the same hand on the same day, so you can compare how you played it against anyone else. Starting a New game drops you out of Daily mode — a daily is one hand, so re-dealing it while still calling it today's would be misleading.
Can I play offline?
This web version needs a browser. For fully offline play and more games, try the free Snackpack Brain Games Vol 2 app.
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