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How to play Donkey (Gadha Ladan)
Donkey, also called Gadha Ladan, Gadha Chor or Bhabhi, is a fast family game from India. Four players share the full 52-card deck, and the aim is simple: get rid of all your cards. The last player holding cards is the donkey.
- Start. Whoever holds the ace of spades leads it to the first trick.
- Follow suit. Each player in turn must play a card of the suit that was led, if they have one.
- Everyone followed? The cards are thrown away, and the player with the highest card leads the next trick.
- Someone cannot follow? They play any card (often their biggest one). The trick stops at once, and the player who played the highest card of the led suit must pick up every card in the trick. That player leads next.
- Escape. Players who run out of cards are safe. The last player left with cards is the Donkey.
Tips
- Early in the game everyone usually follows suit, so it is safe to play your high cards then.
- Once a player has shown they are out of a suit, play low in that suit: the highest card will be picked up.
- When you cannot follow, throw your biggest card. It is the hardest one to get rid of later.
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FAQ
What is Gadha Ladan?
Gadha Ladan ("loading the donkey") is the Hindi name for this card game. It is also known as Donkey, Gadha Chor and Bhabhi in different parts of India.
Who starts in the Donkey card game?
The player holding the ace of spades starts by leading it.
Who picks up the cards?
When a player cannot follow suit, the player who played the highest card of the suit that was led picks up all the cards in that trick.
Is this Donkey game free?
Yes. It is free, runs in your browser and needs no download or sign-up. There is no money involved.