The entire standard deck is used, starting games with a minimum of 4 players (a minimum that must be maintained throughout the game) and a maximum of 10. A new player cannot join the game if it is the vacant spot's turn to be "hand".

The Game Inspector or Manager will be responsible for the correct playing of the game, resolving any dispute according to the legal framework of the Gaming Regulations of the Balearic Islands. This person's decisions will be of obligatory fulfilment for all parties.

The following are expressly forbidden:
·     Collusion between players.
·    The touching of other players' cards.
·    The buying and/or adding of chips to your pile to increase it during the course of a hand.