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Niu Niu Rules Explained

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Niu Niu, also called Bull Bull, is a fast Chinese card game popular in live and crypto casinos. You try to form a 'bull' from your cards and beat the banker. This guide explains the rules. Payouts are shown in the game.

Key takeaways
  • You get five cards and try to form a group of three totalling a multiple of ten (a 'bull'), with the remaining two cards determining your score.
  • Niu Niu is the best hand, when three cards total a multiple of ten and the remaining two also total a multiple of ten.
  • It is mostly a fast game of chance.

The objective

Each player and the banker receive five cards. The aim is to split them into a group of three that totals a multiple of ten (the 'bull') and a remaining two whose value determines your score.

Forming a bull

Picture cards and tens count as ten; other cards count their face value. If any three of your five cards total a multiple of ten, you have a bull; the last two cards, totalled and reduced to a single digit, are your points.

Example. If three cards make a multiple of ten and the other two total 16, your score is 'Niu 6' (the last digit). 'Niu Niu' — when the final two also make a multiple of ten — is the best hand.

Comparing hands

Your hand is compared with the banker's, and the higher score wins. Higher 'niu' values beat lower ones, with bonus payouts for strong hands shown in the paytable.

A fast game of chance

Niu Niu is quick and mostly luck, which suits live and crypto play. For similar fast card games, see Andar Bahar and Teen Patti; set a budget and play responsibly.

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FAQ

How do you play Niu Niu?

You get five cards and try to form a group of three totalling a multiple of ten (a 'bull'), with the remaining two cards determining your score. The higher hand beats the banker.

What is 'Niu Niu'?

Niu Niu is the best hand, when three cards total a multiple of ten and the remaining two also total a multiple of ten.

Is Niu Niu a game of skill?

It is mostly a fast game of chance. The cards decide your hand, so there is little decision-making, which is part of its appeal.

How we made this guide. This guide is written and maintained by the 1xRoll Editorial Team and explains the general, widely-accepted rules of the market. All examples are hypothetical and illustrate mechanics only — they are not predictions, betting advice or real odds. Specific rules can vary by event and operator, so always check the in-game or in-bet-slip rules. editorial approach · responsible-gaming policy

Last updated: 2026-06-15

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