Its popularity even surpassed the one of the Greek version of backgammon as a necessary companion to a good cup of coffee.īut what is Tichu exactly? It’s a combination of Poker, Bridge and Daihinmin and it is played usually with 4 players – no more, no less. The game has become a favorite pastime – a Tichu card deck now decorates almost every table and is a necessary accessory in coffee houses. Tichu is a Chinese card game that’s become the newest fad in Greece: especially in universities, learning how to play is essentially unavoidable. If you ever find yourself in Greece, it is highly unlikely that you will not notice any group of students passionately engaging in a Tichu session. Discovering a surprisingly addictive #CardGame imported from China.