Play Kachuful (Judgement) online
Judgement. Bid exactly how many tricks you’ll win, with trump rotating Kaali, Chukat, Fulli, Laal.
Also known as Judgement, Kachufool, Kachu Phool, Oh Hell, Oh Pshaw, Up and Down the River. Create a room, share the link, and play in the browser with voice and video chat. Bots fill empty seats. Free, no sign-up, no real money.
How to play Kachuful
3 to 8 players, 52 cards. Every hand, bid exactly how many tricks you'll win, then win exactly that many. Not one more, not one less.
The deal
The number of cards changes every hand. By default it goes 1, 2, 3… up to the maximum and back down to 1. The host can pick another pattern in the lobby.
Trump: KA-CHU-FU-L
Trump rotates every hand, and that's where the name comes from: Kaali ♠ (spades), Chukat ♦ (diamonds), Fulli ♣ (clubs), Laal ♥ (hearts), then round again.
Bidding
- Starting after the dealer, everyone says how many tricks they'll win (0 is a fine bid).
- The dealer bids last and can't make the bids add up to the number of cards, so at least one player must miss.
Play
- The player after the dealer leads. Follow suit if you can; otherwise play anything, including trump.
- Highest trump wins, otherwise the highest card of the suit led. The winner leads next.
Scoring
Hit your bid exactly: 10 + your bid points. Miss it, over or under: 0. Highest total after the last hand wins.
Questions
How many players can play Kachuful?
3 to 8. Taash fills empty seats with bots, and you can practise solo.
What does Kachuful mean?
It is the trump order: KAali (spades), CHUkat (diamonds), FUlli (clubs), Laal (hearts). Trump moves to the next suit every hand.
How does bidding work in Kachuful?
Each player bids how many tricks they will win. The dealer bids last and may not make the bids add up to the number of cards dealt, so someone must miss.
How is Kachuful scored?
Winning exactly your bid scores 10 plus your bid. Any other number of tricks scores 0. The highest total after the last hand wins.
How many cards are dealt each hand?
By default 1 card, then 2, 3 and so on up to the maximum, then back down to 1. The host can choose other patterns.
Is Taash free? Is real money involved?
Taash is free and there is no real money, betting or prizes. You play for points and bragging rights.