The lock game is a variation of the hole game. In New Zealand, the game has several names, and is very similar to the game of Canastra. The lock is a super popular game, easy to play and a lot of fun. People of any age will be able to find the online lock a great pastime.
You may already know that the game has no fixed rules, and it is common to find different ways to play it in New Zealand. Therefore, in this guide we have collected the most common way to play lock, following the model used in online lock games.
Here, you check out the rules of the game, the step by step of how play lock up online for free , a glossary of the terms used in the game and everything you need to know to join a game table today. Enjoy without moderation!
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Where to play tranca online?
Unlike the other games present here at New ZealandCasinos, the lock is not present in the online casinos . This means that you cannot bet on the game using real money. But that doesn't mean you can't have fun!
There are several free gaming sites that offer free online lock tables to play with people from all over New Zealand. If you prefer to play against the computer, you will also find many options. The decision is up to you!
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The 6 Most Important Tips in this guide
Check out below the 6 Important Tips of this guide, those that you can not forget during your online lock game!
- Online Casinos do not yet offer the lock game, but you can bet for real money on similar card games, such as poker , we black jack and the baccarat́ .
- To play tranca online, all you need is to know the rules of the game.
- Strategies are not very important in the lock. The important thing is to have a good playing partner and pay attention to your opponents.
- Playing tranca online for free is very easy. Just scroll to the bottom of the page, where we put a free game for you.
- The rules of the game are quite easy, but do not think that you will be able to play before you know them. Take advantage of our guide to learn the basics of the game, and then put what you've learned into practice.
- The more you practice, the better in the game will get.
How to play tranca online
Below we bring you all the rules, definitions and information about the game that you need to know before you start playing, whether online or at home. See first the objective of the game and know two definitions, to then know how the score of the match works and finally read the step by step of a match.
Rules and definitions
Number of players:
The lock can be played with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 players. Online lock is usually played with 4 players. In a match of only 2 players, each plays against the other, having their own cards on the table. Already in a game of 4, doubles are formed. Each player of each pair has their own cards, but the pair shares the partner's games that have been downloaded to the table.
Number of Cards:
The lock must be played with 2 decks with 52 cards, the total being 104 cards. Each player is dealt 11 cards.
Goal of the game:
Make and download sequences on the table, totaling the most points.
Lot:
The pile is the rest of the cards that have not been dealt. Players can always draw a card from the pile on their turn.
Garbage:
It is the pile of Cards discarded during the game, which are face up, visible to everyone.
Dead:
The dead are the 2 piles of Cards (11 on each pile) positioned to the left of the main pile. When any player runs out of cards in his hand, he can draw a card from the dead. In the game with only 2 players, each player has the right to buy 1 dead. In doubles play, only one player from each pair can buy the dead.
Clean Basket:
It is a game that contains 7 or more cards in a row, of the same suit and without jokers.
Dirty Basket:
It is a game that contains 7 or more cards in sequence, of the same suit but that have a Joker replacing a card in the sequence.
Letter 3 Red:
These are all red number 3 cards present in the Game (4 in total). Whoever draws a red 3 in the card deal must put it on the table (individually) and draw a new card from the pile. Whoever has 1 or more 3 Reds and at least one canasta lowered on the table wins an additional 100 points.
Letter 3 Black:
These are all black number 3 cards present in the Game (4 in total). Whoever takes one of these can, at any time, lock the trash, that is, discarding a black 3 in the trash means that the next player will not be able to buy from the trash.
Wildcard:
They are all number 2 cards. When someone has a 2, they can use it to replace any other card in the game and form sequences faster.
Downloaded games on the table:
The sequences that players can make in the game range from the 4 card to the Ace. Card 3 is left out, and 2 serves as a wild card. Games must be at least 3 cards. Thus, when a player selects 3 or more cards from his hand and lowers them to the table, this is considered 1 game. To be a valid game, the cards must be either of the same suit and be in numerical sequence, or cards of equal value with different suits (trinca).
Score:
If you are playing per match, at the end of the match the points are counted and the team with the highest number wins. In case you want to play for Hit Points, doubles must play as many times as necessary to reach or overcome the hit points. The first player / duo to reach this number wins. If all players exceed the beat points, the player or duo with the highest cumulative score wins.
Point
The lock points table is very simple, but since you are not going to decorate it, it is good to have it around during the match. Check below the score for each combination of cards in the lock and their respective number of points. At the end of the match, the points of the teams are added up and the one with the highest score is the winner.
| Combination | Score |
|---|---|
| Clean Basket | 200 points |
| Dirty Basket | 100 points |
| Beat | 100 points |
| Every letter | 10 points |
| 3 Red | 100 points |
Gameplay-walkthrough of the game
The order of the lock game is simple and happens as follows: after the distribution of the cards takes place, the online game itself will hold a draw and decide who will play first.
The order of players seated at the table is always: Player 1, player 2, Player 1's partner, Player 2's partner. That is, doubles are interspersed. Players of the same team cannot be side by side, but in front of each other.
- The first player then draws a card from the pile and, if desired, can already create games and download them to the table. When finished, he chooses a card from the hand discard in the trash. The discard is the sign that the player has finished and the next one can play.
- The next player will have the option to buy from the heap or buy from the trash. If he buys from the trash, he must use the 1st card from the trash to make a game. Then he can create new games, insert cards into existing games, and finally discard some card in the trash, passing the turn to the next player.
The lock game follows this sequence until a player runs out of cards in their hand. When this happens, he must buy one of the available dead. In case a player runs out of cards in his hand, and the dead one has already been used once, it means that he hit. When a player hits, the game ends. The counting of the points follows.
There are, however, two rules that need to be stressed:
- To bat, it is necessary to have at least one clean basket in your pair. If the player does not have one, he cannot hit until he can create one.
- If no player has hit and the cards on the pile run out, the game ends and the points are counted.
How to win? - Strategies to play tranca online
Excited to start playing tranca online? I bet you do! Before, here are some tips and strategies that can help you win in the lock:
- When playing the match in doubles, you must remember that you and your partner are a team, and you must help each other.
- Avoid picking up the dead at the very beginning of the match.
- Never be left with just one card in hand.
- Always do as many clean games (no wildcard) as you can, because they carry more points. Wildcards are great, but it's best to know the best time to use them.
- If you start the game with a lot of wildcards, get rid of a few, as it gets hard to beat if you don't have a clean basket.
- Watch your opponent's moves. Only then will you be able to know which cards he needs! Also pay attention to whether he always buys from the trash or the heap, whether he is playing calmly or not.
- Practice whenever you can to improve your moves. The more you practice and know the game, the better you will get.
Glossary
In addition to the definitions that we have put above, there are some more nomenclatures that you need to know to play the lock online. Check:
- Beat – This is when the player (or his partner) has already drawn the dead and the cards of one of the players have run out. When a player performs the beat without throwing a card into the trash, this is considered a direct beat otherwise it is considered an indirect beat.
- Buy a letter – When it is a certain player's turn, the first thing he must do is draw a card from the pile or trash.
- Disposal – It is the act of playing a card on the garbage heap after your turn, passing the turn to the next player at the table.
- Hit points – Beat points are the amount of points that players must reach to finish the game.
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Play tranca online for free!
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Good match!
Now that you know all the rules of the lock, play the online lock games! Lock tables are present on several sites and are a great entertainment option for you. You can play with players from all over New Zealand, or choose to play against the computer itself.
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