From neighborhood tumpukan sessions to full online tournaments, Pusoy has always been part of Filipino culture. Now you can play it anytime, anywhere — with real players and real PHP prizes — right here at tara link.
If you grew up in the Philippines, chances are you've played Pusoy at least once — maybe during a fiesta, a barrio blackout, or a long bus ride home. Known internationally as Chinese Poker or Big Two in some versions, Pusoy is a 4-player card game where each player is dealt 13 cards and must arrange them into three hands: a 3-card front hand, a 5-card middle hand, and a 5-card back hand.
The catch? Your back hand must be stronger than your middle, and your middle must beat your front. It sounds straightforward, but Pusoy is deceptively deep. Knowing when to sacrifice a weaker hand to dominate the other two, reading your opponents' patterns, and managing your cards efficiently — these are the skills that separate casual players from true Pusoy majors.
At tara link, we built our Pusoy tables with the Filipino player in mind. The interface is clean and mobile-first, the rules follow the classic Filipino variant, and you'll always find a table running no matter what time of day you decide to laro. Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned tumpukan champion, there's a seat with your name on it.
These are the standard hand rankings used on tara link's Pusoy tables, from highest to lowest:
| # | Hand Name | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Flush | A-K-Q-J-10 of the same suit | A♥ K♥ Q♥ J♥ 10♥ |
| 2 | Straight Flush | Five consecutive cards, same suit | 9♠ 8♠ 7♠ 6♠ 5♠ |
| 3 | Four of a Kind | Four cards of the same rank | K♦ K♥ K♠ K♣ + 1 |
| 4 | Full House | Three of a kind plus a pair | Q♥ Q♦ Q♠ J♣ J♠ |
| 5 | Flush | Five cards of the same suit, not consecutive | A♦ 10♦ 7♦ 4♦ 2♦ |
| 6 | Straight | Five consecutive cards, mixed suits | 8♥ 7♦ 6♠ 5♣ 4♥ |
| 7 | Three of a Kind | Three cards of the same rank | 7♥ 7♦ 7♠ + 2 |
| 8 | Two Pair | Two separate pairs | A♦ A♥ 6♠ 6♣ + 1 |
| 9 | One Pair | Two cards of the same rank | K♠ K♣ + 3 kickers |
| 10 | High Card | No combination — highest card wins | A♥ high |
Note: In the Filipino Pusoy variant played on tara link, suit rankings from highest to lowest follow: Spades ♠ → Hearts ♥ → Clubs ♣ → Diamonds ♦. Ties in rank are broken by suit.
Never played Pusoy online before? Here's how it works at tara link:
Create your free tara link account, deposit as low as ₱100 via GCash or Maya, and head to the Pusoy lobby.
Pick a stake level that suits your budget — from low-stakes beginner rooms to high-roller tables. Seats fill up fast!
You'll be dealt 13 cards. Drag and drop them into your 3-card front, 5-card middle, and 5-card back hands before the timer runs out.
All four players reveal their hands simultaneously. Win the most comparisons, collect the pot, and cash out to GCash instantly.
We didn't just port a generic card game — we built Pusoy the way Filipinos actually play it.
Tara link's Pusoy table is designed for phone screens first. Drag-and-drop card sorting works smoothly even on older Android units — no app download needed.
No bots, no filler. You're matched against real Filipino players from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The competition is real, and so are the bragging rights.
Each hand at tara link takes under 3 minutes. Win, and your balance updates instantly. Request a GCash withdrawal and it's in your account in under 5 minutes.
Tara link uses a certified random number generator and real-time anti-collusion monitoring. Every deal is provably fair — your stack is safe here.
Join scheduled tournaments every weekend with prize pools reaching ₱50,000. Buy-ins start at just ₱50, so everyone gets a shot at the top spot.
From micro-stakes rooms (₱10/point) to premium high-roller tables (₱500/point), tara link has a game for every bankroll size and skill level.
These aren't magic tricks — just solid strategy that experienced tara link players swear by. Read through them before your next session.
Your 5-card back hand must be the strongest of the three. Start arranging from the back — put your best combination there before worrying about the front and middle. Beginners often make the mistake of spreading their power evenly and end up with three mediocre hands.
The front hand only has three cards, so the highest combination possible is Three of a Kind. A strong pair is usually good enough. Don't sacrifice your back or middle just to flex a premium front — the math rarely works out in your favor.
On tara link's live tables, how quickly or slowly a player commits their hand can give hints about their confidence. Fast submissions often mean a strong setup; hesitation sometimes signals a weak arrangement. Stay sharp and use every second of the timer wisely.
Tara link rewards special hands with royalty bonuses. Three of a Kind in the front, a straight or better in the middle, and premium hands in the back all pay extra units. Going for a clean sweep — beating all three opponents across all three hands — earns a massive bonus payout.
Set a session limit before you sit down. Even the best Pusoy players in the Philippines have losing runs — what separates them is discipline. Tara link's responsible gaming tools let you set deposit limits directly from your account settings.
Weekly leaderboard resets every Monday 12:00 AM PHT. Top 3 earn bonus credits.
Leaderboard shows total winnings for the current 7-day period. Your ranking updates every 15 minutes.
Weekly Bonus: Rank #1–3 this week to earn extra bonus credits — ₱500 for 1st, ₱300 for 2nd, ₱150 for 3rd — credited every Monday.
Not all Pusoy tables are the same. Here's what you'll find in the tara link lobby:
Four players, 13 cards each, three hands. This is the standard format you grew up with — the same rules your lolo probably used when he hustled his barkada back in the day. Best for players who want the full strategic depth of Pusoy.
A quicker, more casual version where you're just playing your hand against the dealer. Less strategy, more gut feel. Perfect for players who want shorter sessions or are just warming up before jumping into the full game.
Tara link hosts scheduled Pusoy tournaments every weekend. Fixed buy-ins, structured blind levels, and a prize pool shared among the top finishers. This is where the real competition happens — and where big PHP prizes are on the line.
Tara link VIP members get access to private Pusoy rooms with higher stakes, fewer players, and a more serious competitive environment. Join our VIP Club to unlock these exclusive tables and the premium perks that come with them.
When you play Pusoy on tara link, we collect only the data necessary to operate your account, process transactions, and maintain fair gameplay. This includes your registration details, gameplay history, and transaction records. We never sell your data to third parties. All information is stored using encrypted servers and handled in accordance with the Philippine Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173). For full details on how we handle your information, please review our Privacy Policy. You can request data deletion or correction at any time by contacting our support team.
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