Can you play 13 with 6 people?

Yes, you can play 13 (also known as Tien Len or Vietnamese Poker) with 6 people, but the game is traditionally designed for 4 players. With 6 players, you’ll need to make slight rule adjustments.

How to Play 13 (Tien Len) with 6 Players

Objective:

Be the first to get rid of all your cards by playing valid combinations and beating other players' hands.

Setup:

• Players: 6
• Deck: Use two standard 52-card decks (104 cards total).
• Card Ranking: 2 is the highest, followed by A, K, Q, J, 10… down to 3 (lowest).
• Suits Order (if needed for tiebreakers): Hearts > Diamonds > Clubs > Spades.

Dealing Cards:

• Shuffle both decks together.
• Deal 17 cards to each player (remaining cards are unused).
• The player with the 3 of Spades (or the lowest-ranking card) starts the game.

How to Play:

1. First Move: The player with the 3♠ must play first, either as a single card or as part of a valid combination.
2. Turns: Players take turns in clockwise order, either:
   • Playing a higher-ranked card/combo than the previous play.
   • Passing (if they can’t or don’t want to play).
3. Valid Plays:
   • Single Cards: Higher-ranked single cards beat lower ones.
   • Pairs: Two cards of the same rank.
   • Triples: Three cards of the same rank.
   • Straights: 3+ consecutive cards of different suits.
   • Four-of-a-Kind / Double Sequences: Special power hands that can beat lower-ranking combinations.
4. Winning the Round: A round ends when all players pass. The last player to play a valid move starts the next round.
5. Winning the Game: The first player to run out of cards wins. The game continues until all but one player is left with cards.

Special Rules for 6 Players:

• Use Two Decks: This allows for enough cards and combinations to keep the game fair.
• Larger Hands: Players get 17 cards instead of 13, making strategies slightly different.
• More Players, More Passing: Expect longer rounds since more players might have the right card to counter a move.

Final Thoughts:

Playing 13 with 6 players can be fun with some adjustments! It requires extra strategy due to the larger deck and more competition. Have fun and good luck