Apart from Tongits, Pusoy and Pusoy Dos have emerged as some of the most renowned and enjoyable card games in the Philippines. With their tactical and entertaining nature, these games became a staple activity for leisure and petty gambling.
However, digitalization expanded the connectivity of the beloved Pusoy games by integrating them with online gaming. This immersive shift enables everyone to enjoy the games at their convenience. Smart devices have replaced physical cards in terms of versatility and immersiveness.
This exciting and bold transition created infinite possibilities for the Pusoy gaming experience. It opened up to players, whether rookies or veterans. Other than that, it presents community development as the reach of the game expands and connects every Pusoy lover.
GameZone, the leading card game provider in the Philippines, is undoubtedly the best among the platforms offering Pusoy and Pusoy Dos premium gaming experiences across the country.
GameZone prides itself on being the ultimate online gaming platform for players, where an endless number of games are available. In addition, GameZone creates its own games to satisfy the needs of local card game enthusiasts who prefer intimate games. It has countless games branching from Tongits and other internationally well-recognized games such as Baccarat, Lucky 9, and BlackJack.
As part of its mission to develop and spread local card games the country offers, GameZone systematically made an adaptation of Pusoy offline and Pusoy Dos offline into an enjoyable and entertaining game online.
GameZone provides two versions of Pusoy, including Pusoy Plus and Pusoy Swap; it also offers one adaptation of Pusoy Dos on its platform. Only GameZone out of its 13 other game developers has developed games that draw inspiration from both Pusoy and Pusoy Dos.
To familiarize future players with the platform, here is a basic guide for the three games.
Pusoy Plus: Follows the rules of Pusoy. Open for 2-4 players, each given 13 cards. Players choose three sets of cards: front hand, middle hand, and back hand. The back hand must be stronger or equal than the middle hand, and the middle hand must be better or equal than the front hand. A check icon will flash if the player successfully arranges according to the rule. You can also experience the hand bonus if you match the hand extra scores; a ready icon will appear. The operating time for players will be 60 seconds or 1 minute. Players can triple their bet once they win three hands against the other three players, called winner take all. Only a 4-player game can trigger it.
Pusoy Swap is similar to Pusoy Plus, but it differs in the swapping stage. The game is available for 2-4 players, with each player receiving 13 cards. Once the deal is complete, players can select any one-to-three cards to place in the swap zone. Swapping could only last 30 seconds. Players can opt not to swap and watch others do it. If only one player chooses to swap, the phase will end. After the stage, players select 3 sets of cards: front hand, middle hand, and back hand. The back hand must be stronger or equal than the middle hand, and the middle hand must be better or equal than the front hand. A check icon will flash if the player successfully arranges according to the rule. You can also experience the hand bonus if you match the hand extra scores; a ready icon will appear. The operating time for players will be 60 seconds, or 1 minute. Players can triple their bet once they win three hands against the other three players, called winner take all. Only a 4-player game can trigger it.
Pusoy Dos adheres to the traditional rules of the game. The game is open for 2-4 players, and each player receives 13 cards. Players can dump cards or combinations of cards based on their value. The player who has the smallest card value will be the first one to dump a card(s). Before the start of each game, players need to put up twice the bet for the pot. A crown icon will appear above the winning player’s avatar, and if they win another game and get another crown, they will win the entire current pot. If not, the pot will shift to a different player.
Learn how to play Pusoy and Pusoy Dos.
We aim to eliminate any misunderstanding about the distinction between the Pusoy rules and how to play Pusoy Dos.
Similarities:
The games, whether pusoy online/offline or pusoy dos online/offline, are open to 2-4 players. Each player will receive 13 cards. The combination remains the same for both games. The combinations are as follows: High Card (highest-ranking card), The cards can be arranged in one pair, two pairs, three of a kind, straight (five consecutive cards of different suites), flush (five cards of the same suit, not in sequence), full house (three cards of one rank and a pair of another rank), four of a kind, straight flush (five consecutive cards of the same suit), or royal flush (A, K, Q, J, 10, all of the same suit).
Differences:
Pusoy and Pusoy Dos contrast each other on the rank of each individual card. For Pusoy, the rank follows: A, K, Q, J, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2. For Pusoy Dos: 2,A,K,Q,J,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3.
Other than the ranking, the games also differ in the flow of the game. In Pusoy, players must choose three sets of cards, whereas Pusoy Dos rules require a dump card. The objectives in both games also differ. For Pusoy, the player’s objective is to be able to best the other player’s hand, while the Pusoy Dos player’s target is to empty their hands of cards or have the lowest accumulated remaining card value after all players pass a turn.
Though both Pusoy go and Pusoy Dos have their own differences in rules and gameplay, these games are still top-notch in terms of delivering enjoyment and entertainment to their players. This is why GameZone’s online adaptation benefits both players and the game itself. For players, it will provide an additional platform to enjoy their beloved game, while also broadening the reach of Pusoy and Pusoy Dos, attracting new players and spreading the joy to future generations.
