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Sheng Ji

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Sheng Ji is a Chinese trick-taking card game designed for four players divided into two fixed partnerships. The game is characterized by its progressive rank-upgrading mechanics, where players advance through a hierarchy of ranks by successfully capturing point cards in tricks. It is typically played with a standard deck of cards and functions as a point-trick game. The primary trump suit and rank change dynamically depending on the declarer's current level, making it a highly strategic and evolving experience for its players.

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How does the rank-upgrading system work in Sheng Ji?

In the common four-player version, both teams start at rank 2, and the declarers' current rank becomes the dominant rank for the round. If the opponents take fewer than 80 points, the declarers advance one rank; if they take 80 or more, they become declarers for the next round. [Sheng Ji rules](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheng_ji)

How many cards and decks does the common Sheng Ji game use?

The common bashi fen form uses two standard 54-card decks, including jokers, for 108 cards. Each player draws 25 cards, leaving an eight-card bottom for the dealer. [Sheng Ji rules](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheng_ji)

Which cards score points in Sheng Ji?

Only 5s, 10s, and Kings score points in the common two-deck game. Each 5 is worth 5 points, while each 10 and King is worth 10 points, producing 200 points in total. [Sheng Ji rules](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheng_ji)

Do Sheng Ji partners stay fixed throughout the match?

Yes, partners normally sit across from each other and remain a fixed team for the match. The game also allows combinations such as pairs and tractors, which are consecutive pairs in one suit. [Sheng Ji rules](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheng_ji)

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