Gramam 56 Card Tournament 2026 (അമ്പത്താറ്)

Looking for 28 (ഇരുപത്തിയെട്ട്) Cards?

28 Card Tournament will be held during Gramam Men's Night!

Cards 28 will be conducted during our upcoming Gramam Men's Night on Friday, October 24, 2026 at The Hollow Clubhouse at Holloway at Wyndham Forest (9786 Holman Ridge Rd). Dinner, social gathering, and 28 Championship trophies!

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Standalone Championship December 2026 [Tentative]

Gramam 56 (അമ്പത്താറ്) Card Championship 2026

Cards 56 is being organized as a premier, dedicated standalone tournament in December 2026! Bring your strategic trios together to engage in Kerala's most revered double-deck trick-taking competition.

48 Cards Double-Deck Battles

3 vs 3 6 Players per Table

56 Points Bids from 28 to 56

Pre-Register for Cards 56 56 Game Rules & Ranking

J ♥ ♥ 3 Pts

9 ♠ ♠ 2 Pts

A ♦ ♦ 1 Pt

8 Jacks • 8 Nines • 8 Aces • 8 Tens

Double Deck Ambathaaru

High bidding starting at 28 points, identical card precedence, hidden trumps, and partnership chemistry.

♠ Spades • ♥ Hearts • ♣ Clubs • ♦ Diamonds

Featured Tournament 56

56 (അമ്പത്താറ്)

The Grand 6-Player Double-Deck Master Championship (Dec 2026)

Played with a double deck of 48 cards (two sets of J, 9, A, 10, K, Q from each suit). Two teams of 3 players sit alternately. With 56 total points on the table, opening bids start at 28 points, making every trick an intense tactical battle.

Key Features of 56:

• Double Point Cards: 8 Jacks (24 pts), 8 Nines (16 pts), 8 Aces (8 pts), 8 Tens (8 pts) = 56 Total.
• Opening Bid: Starts at 28, moving up to 56 in intense bidding rounds.
• Same-Card Precedence: First played identical card wins the trick when equal ranks clash.
• 3-on-3 Team Dynamic: Alternating seating allows deep bluffing, card signaling, and counter-trumping.

6 Players • 3 vs 3 Read 56 Rules & Ranking

At Men's Night • Oct 24 28

28 (ഇരുപത്തിയെട്ട്)

Friday, Oct 24, 2026 at The Hollow Clubhouse

Played with 32 cards (8 from each suit: J, 9, A, 10, K, Q, 8, 7). Two partnerships sit opposite each other. Minimum opening bid is 14 points, going up to 28. Conducted as a centerpiece tournament during Gramam Men's Night!

Key Features of 28:

• Event: Held during Gramam Men's Night on Friday, Oct 24, 2026.
• Venue: The Hollow Clubhouse at Holloway at Wyndham Forest (9786 Holman Ridge Rd).
• Format: 4 Players (2 vs 2), 32 cards, dinner & social gathering included.
• Trophies: Championship trophies for 28 Winners & Runners-Up!

4 Players • 2 vs 2 Go to Men's Night & 28 Page

Official Reference

56 (അമ്പത്താറ്) Card Ranking & Point System

56 uses 48 cards (double deck of J, 9, A, 10, K, Q). Jacks and Nines are the most powerful cards.

J Rank 1 (8 Cards) 3 Pts Each (24 Total)

9 Rank 2 (8 Cards) 2 Pts Each (16 Total)

A Rank 3 (8 Cards) 1 Pt Each (8 Total)

10 Rank 4 (8 Cards) 1 Pt Each (8 Total)

K Rank 5 (8 Cards) 0 Points (Honors)

Q Rank 6 (8 Cards) 0 Points (Honors)

56 Tournament Guidelines

Double Deck Dealing: Deal is conducted in sets of cards until each player has 8 cards (48 total).
Bidding Scale: Opening bid starts at 28 points and proceeds clockwise up to 56.
Identical Card Clash: When two identical cards of the same rank and suit are played in one trick, the FIRST played card wins.
Trump Reveal: Hidden trump placed face-down; opened when a player cannot follow suit and requests trump reveal.

Awards & Honors

56 Champions: Official GRAMAM 56 Championship Trophies for all 3 winning team members.
56 Runners-Up: Official GRAMAM Runners-Up Trophies.
Master Bidder Award: Special honor for the boldest successful bidder of the tournament.