Tam Cuc FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Tam Cuc (三局), the traditional Vietnamese Tet card game played by families across Vietnam during Lunar New Year celebrations.
Basic Questions
What is Tam Cuc?
Tam Cuc (三局, meaning "Three Rounds" or "Three Flowers") is a Vietnamese partnership card game traditionally played during Tet (Vietnamese New Year). Two teams of two compete to empty their hands through strategic card play. The game combines elements of trick-taking with shedding mechanics, making it accessible yet strategically deep.
The name varies regionally - in some areas it is called Ba Bong (Three Flowers) or Tam Cuc (Three Chrysanthemums), referring to the special three-card combination that gives the game its name.