Nepali Games

Call Break (कल ब्रेक) — Traditional Card Game

कल ब्रेक — परम्परागत नेपाली तास खेल

Play Nepal's most popular 4-player trick-taking card game Call Break online. 5 rounds, Spades trump, bidding, card play vs smart computer AI.

Play Nepal's favourite 4-player card game Call Break online! Call your bid, play your 13 cards with Spades as permanent trump, and compete against 3 smart AI bots across 5 rounds with live scorecards.

कल ब्रेक (Call Break)

राउन्ड १ / ५
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बिमल (North)कल: - | हात: ०
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आरती (West)कल: - | हात: ०
♠️ हुकुम काट (Trump)
कार्ड बाँडिँदैछ...
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रोहन (East)कल: - | हात: ०
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तपाईं (You)कल: - | हात: ०

About Call Break (कल ब्रेक)

Call Break is the undisputed national card game of Nepal, played by millions across tea stalls, family rooms, college hostels, and smartphone apps. It is a strategic four-player trick-taking card game played with a standard 52-card deck over five competitive rounds.

Spades as the Permanent Trump (काट)

In Call Break, Spades (♠️ हुकुम) is universally fixed as the permanent trump card (काट). A spade card outranks any card of any other suit (Hearts, Clubs, or Diamonds), no matter how high that card is.

Game Phases

  1. Dealing (बाँड्ने): All 52 cards are dealt evenly among 4 players so that each player holds 13 cards.
  2. Bidding (कष्टम / कल): Starting from the dealer's right, each player bids how many tricks (hands / हात) they expect to win (minimum 1, maximum 8).
  3. Playing Tricks (हात चल्ने): The starter leads any card. Players must follow suit if they hold a card of the lead suit. If they cannot follow suit, they can play a spade (trump) or discard. The highest card of the lead suit wins unless a spade is played, in which case the highest spade takes the trick.
  4. Scoring (अङ्क गणना):
    • If you win at least your bid ($B$): Score $= B + 0.1 imes ( ext{tricks won} - B)$. For example, bidding 3 and winning 4 hands earns $+3.1$ points.
    • If you fail to reach your bid: Score $= -B$. For example, bidding 3 and winning only 2 hands results in $-3.0$ points.

100% Client-Side with Smart AI Bots

Our digital Call Break game runs completely in your browser with zero backend lag. Play against three intelligent bots (बिमल, रोहन, and आरती) who calculate high card bids and execute legal card plays according to classic Nepali Call Break rules. Includes full-screen support, sound effects, and an automatic 5-round scorecard.

Frequently asked questions

How many players are in Call Break?
Call Break is strictly a 4-player game. In this single-player version, you play as South against three computer-controlled bots (North, East, and West).
What is the minimum bid in Call Break?
Under standard Nepali rules, the minimum bid is 1. Players cannot bid 0 (nil). The maximum realistic bid is usually 8.
What happens if I win more hands than I bid?
You receive 0.1 extra points for each trick won beyond your bid. For example, if you bid 3 and win 5 tricks, your score is 3.2.
What happens if I fail to make my bid?
If you win fewer tricks than your bid (called a "break"), you lose points equal to your bid. For example, bidding 4 and winning only 3 results in -4 points.
Can I play Call Break in full screen?
Yes! Tap the Fullscreen button at the top right to lock the entire game table into full screen with zero scrolling.

Sources & further reading

  1. Call Break History & International Variations — Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
  2. Nepali Traditional Games & Card Heritage/tools/games/