Learn ရှမ်းကိုးမီး / ရွှေရှမ်း
Master Shan Koe Mee
Everything you need to know about ရှမ်းကိုးမီး / ရွှေရှမ်း / Shan Koe Mee — rules, scoring, strategy, terminology and how to start playing.
ရှမ်းကိုးမီး / ရွှေရှမ်း, also searched as Shan Koe Mee (ShanKoeMee), Shwe Shan and Shan, is a traditional Myanmar card game where players compete to get the highest point total. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, start here and continue to Royal SKM when you're ready to play.
What Do You Want to Learn?
Jump straight to the topic you need. Every guide is written for beginners and detailed enough for experienced players.
How to Play
Step-by-step guide from dealing to showdown.
→Scoring Rules
Point calculation, payouts, and hand rankings.
→Card Values
What each card is worth and how points are counted.
→Third Card Rules
When to draw, when to stand — the critical decision.
→Glossary
Every ShanKoeMee term explained in plain English.
→FAQ
Quick answers to the most common questions.
→Myanmar Lottery 2D & 3D
Besides ShanKoeMee, many Myanmar players also search for practical 2D and 3D lottery rules. These two pages explain the formats without requiring the client UI.
Learn ShanKoeMee in 3 Steps
You don't need any experience. Follow these three steps and you'll be playing your first round in minutes.
Understand Card Points
Each card has a point value. A = 1, number cards = face value, 10/J/Q/K = 0. Only the last digit matters.
Learn the Game Flow
Place your bet, receive 2 cards, decide whether to draw a 3rd card, then compare hands with the banker.
Play Your First Round
Start at a low-stakes table to practice. The game is simple once you see it in action.
Rules at a Glance
A condensed look at the most important rules before you dive into the full guides.
Card Point Values
| Card | Points |
|---|---|
| Ace (A) | 1 |
| 2 through 9 | Face value |
| 10, J, Q, K | 0 |
Your score is the last digit of your card total. Example: 7 + 8 = 15 → score is 5
Key Rules
- ▸ 2 cards dealt, optional 3rd card draw
- ▸ Score 8 or 9 on first 2 cards = AutoShan
- ▸ AutoShan means automatic stand (no 3rd card)
- ▸ Highest score wins against the Banker
- ▸ Same score = Banker wins (house edge)
- ▸ Score range: 0 (lowest) to 9 (highest)
Compare & Understand
ShanKoeMee in context — how it stacks up and what makes it unique.
Frequently Asked
Quick answers to what most people ask about ShanKoeMee.
ShanKoeMee (ရှမ်းကိုးမီး) is a traditional Myanmar card game played with a standard 52-card deck. Players try to get the highest possible score (0–9) by adding up their card values. It's the most popular card game in Myanmar.
Add up the point values of your cards (A=1, 2–9=face value, 10/J/Q/K=0). Your score is the last digit of the total. For example, if your cards total 17, your score is 7.
AutoShan triggers when your first two cards total 8 or 9 points. It means you automatically stand — no option to draw a third card. It's the strongest possible starting hand.
Yes, the scoring system is almost identical — both use the last digit of the card total. The key difference is that in ShanKoeMee, you decide whether to draw a third card, while Baccarat follows fixed drawing rules.
Yes. You can play real-time ShanKoeMee against other players online at game.royalskm.com. It works on any device — phone, tablet, or computer — directly in your browser.