Gan Deng Yan - Sichuan Stare-Down Cards
Play Next
View all →
About this game
Gan Deng Yan — literally staring blankly — is the Sichuan shedding game with one brutal twist: a single card can only be beaten by the single one rank higher, a pair only by the next pair, a straight only by the next straight up, and the 2 that eats aces is the ceiling. Every impossible-to-beat table leaves you staring, hence the name. The chain breaks exactly twice per game: a four-of-a-kind bomb flattens anything on the table and doubles your final take. Three players, seventeen cards each, no jokers — pure tempo. Rivals count ranks and hoard their bombs, so leading the right shape at the right moment matters more than raw card quality. Win a round by going out first and collect five points for every card your rivals still hold, multiplied by every bomb. Landscape layout, hint cycling, free and instant in any browser.
How to play
Tap cards to select, press Play to beat the table (next rank only!) or Pass. Lead anything on a clear table. Go out first; every card left with the rivals pays you five points, doubled per bomb.
Tips & Tricks
- The +1 rule cuts both ways: holding the 8 means the 7 below you is dead weight you can drop safely.
- Hoard bombs — a lone bomb with no answer doubles everything you collect.
- Lead pairs and straights when rivals just passed on singles; their hands are exposed.
- 2 is the safest exit card in the game: nothing eats it. Keep it for the last card.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly does the stare-down rule cover?
Every non-bomb play: singles, pairs, straights and consecutive pairs can only be beaten by the same shape with every rank exactly one higher. A 2 caps the ladder and cannot be beaten except by a bomb.
How do bombs interact with the chain?
A bomb (four of a kind) beats any non-bomb play regardless of rank, and bombs compare by rank among themselves. Each bomb played doubles the winner's final score.
How long is a match?
Rounds run two minutes or less. A match ends when you win a round and reach 600 total points, or after three rounds — your best total is saved on your device.
