1. Discarding and drawing:
 – Each player draws a card from the deck or discards a pile.
 – Every time a player draws a card, you have to discard one.

 2. How to form sets and runs:
 – You need to form sets of three or more consecutive cards of the same suit (e.g., 5, 6, 7 hearts ♥) or any symbols like ♦ ♣ ♠ runs of three or more consecutive cards of the same rank.
 – During a turn, a player can lay down sets or runs.

  3. Tongits:
 – When someone has four cards of the same rank, they can declare “Tongits” and lay them face down. (End of the game).
 – If the player still has cards in their hand, they can play them until the last card is drawn.

  4. Ending a Round:
 – A round ends when a player gets rid of all their cards or when the draw pile is empty.
 – Players score points based on the cards left in their opponents’ hands. Face cards are worth 10 points, and number cards are worth their face value.

  5. You’re winning:
 – There are usually several rounds to the game. At the end of the agreed-upon number of rounds, the player with the lowest score wins.

Tongits requires strategy, memory, and calculation. There may be some differences in the rules depending on the region or local preferences, so always check with the players before starting. The main purpose of playing tongits is to have fun.