Climbing Games
Card games where players must play a higher
combination than the previous player, or pass. Popular in East Asia.
How Climbing Works
- Lead: First player plays a card or combination
- Climb: Next player must play the same type but higher - or pass
- Clear: When all pass, last player leads next round
- Win: First to empty their hand wins
Common Combinations
| Type | Example |
|---|---|
| Single | 7♠ → 9♥ → K♦ |
| Pair | 5-5 → 8-8 → Q-Q |
| Triple | 3-3-3 → 7-7-7 |
| Straight | 3-4-5-6-7 → 6-7-8-9-10 |
Popular Climbing Games
- Big Two (大老二): 2 is highest. Play singles, pairs, or poker hands.
- President: Social ranking game with winners and losers.