climbing · Japan
Daifugo
Also known as Daihinmin · Japanese President
Daifugo (Daihinmin) is Japan's hugely popular climbing card game — the Japanese cousin of President. Play higher than the last play, race to empty your hand, and climb the ranks. Plays on our President engine, free, no signup.
4–4 players · free · no download · no signup
How to play Daifugo
- Lead or beat the same count higher.
- Pass when you can't or won't.
- Lead anew when all pass.
- Empty your hand first to win.
Daifugo rules
Deal
4 players, 52 cards dealt out. Rank 3 (low) to 2 (high); suits don't matter.
Play
Lead a single, pair, triple, or four; each next player matches the count at a higher rank or passes. When all pass, the last player leads anew.
Winning
First to empty their hand wins the round (Daifugo / grand-millionaire).
Strategy tips
- Hold your 2s for the lead.
- Lead pairs to thin the field.
- Block the player who's nearly out.
Variants
President · Scum · Capitalism
Daifugo — frequently asked questions
Is Daifugo the same as President?
Yes — Daifugo (Daihinmin) is the Japanese version of President/Scum. It plays on our President engine.