Cards & board
French Tarot
bring the petit home!
Tarot, France's favourite card game, for 1 to 5 players: the computer fills the empty seats. You learn the rules as you play.
- 1–5 players
- about 20 min
- All ages
Free until November 30 Public beta. After that, part of the subscription.
How to play
Computer players fill the empty seats. Everyone bids in turn: pass, petite, garde, garde sans or garde contre.
The taker plays against the defense. Depending on the bid, they take the chien and set aside their écart.
Play the tricks, then the TV explains the deal's count, line by line.
the bragging rights
How to win
- The taker needs 56 points with no bouts, 51 with one, 41 with two, 36 with all three.
- Make the contract and the defense pays the taker. Miss it and the taker pays.
- Most points after 4 deals wins.
see it before you play
A round, step by step
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The setup
Computer players fill the empty seats. Everyone bids in turn: pass, petite, garde, garde sans or garde contre.
1 / 4
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The play
The taker plays against the defense. Depending on the bid, they take the chien and set aside their écart.
2 / 4
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The reveal
Play the tricks, then the TV explains the deal's count, line by line.
3 / 4
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The scores
End of the game. Most points after 4 deals wins.
4 / 4
On the TV and on your phone
On the TV
The card table, the current trick, the bids and the score sheet.
On your phone
Your hand, trumps first, with buttons to bid and make your écart.
French Tarot: questions
How many people can play French Tarot?
1 to 5 players. Everyone plays on their own phone, and guests never pay.
Do we need an app or controllers?
No. Open pantouflard.ca/tv on the TV (a browser, a Chromecast or a plugged-in laptop). Phones scan the code and play in their browser.
Is French Tarot free?
Yes, during the beta. Free until November 30. After that, it's part of the host's subscription. Guests never pay.
Is it OK for kids?
Yes. French Tarot suits all ages: there's no adult content.
How long does a game take?
Count on about 20 min.
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Your bid!
Open Pantouflard on your TV, everyone scans in, and you're playing.