Overview
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name (EN) | The Family |
| Name (JP) | ファミリー |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Cost | $8 |
| Effect | x4 Mult if the played hand contains Four of a Kind |
| Unlock | Available from the start (no unlock required) |
| Trigger Type | On score |
| Overall Tier | A+ |
Rating & Analysis
The Family is a strong hand-conditional xMult Joker — x4 Mult on any hand containing Four of a Kind. x4 is among the largest single-source xMults from a normal Joker, and the condition triggers as long as the played hand contains Four of a Kind — meaning Flush House (3+2 with same suit, the 3-of-a-kind portion overlapping a 4) and Five of a Kind also qualify under specific deck states.
The optimal play is Four of a Kind stabilization: DNA permanently duplicates same-rank cards, Four Fingers loosens Flush requirements, Checkered Deck (2 suits) increases overlap. Adding Showman lets you stockpile 4+ copies of the same rank reliably, making Four of a Kind hit nearly every hand.
Blueprint / Brainstorm copying The Family yields effectively x16 Mult. Pair with Triboulet (x2 per played King) on King Four of a Kind for x2×4 = x32 effective Mult. Tier lists rate The Family A+. The $8 cost is fair; in any Four of a Kind axis, top-priority pickup.
Good Joker Synergies
| Joker | Why |
|---|---|
| DNA | Permanent same-rank duplication for Four of a Kind reliability. |
| Blueprint / Brainstorm | Copy x4 → effectively x16 Mult. |
| Showman | Duplicate same-rank cards for stable Four of a Kind. |
| The Trio | Three of a Kind x3 Mult — combos in Full House plays. |
| Hanging Chad / Mime | Retriggers compound the Four of a Kind damage. |
| Triboulet + The Family | King Four of a Kind = x2×4×4×4 = x128-class burst. |
Recommended Builds
| Build | Core Loop | Target Consumables |
|---|---|---|
| Four of a Kind focus | DNA + Showman + Emperor Tarot for same-rank stack | Emperor (Tarot) / Mars (Planet) |
| Flush House axis | Four of a Kind condition fires on Flush House too | Mars (Planet) |
| Five of a Kind hunt | Family + Trio + Duo all stack on Five of a Kind | Mars / Moon (Planet) |
| Blueprint stacking | Family + Blueprint = x16 Mult | Black Hole / The Soul |
Tips & Usage
- Build for Four of a Kind reliability early — DNA, Showman, Emperor Tarot.
- Mars (Four of a Kind Planet) levels the base hand for compound damage.
- Blueprint to The Family's right doubles xMult.
- Higher hands (Flush House, Five of a Kind) inherit Family's effect — multi-hand builds benefit.
- After picking up Showman, Sigil / Ouija unify rank or suit for ceiling-breaker plays.
Caveats
- Fires only when Four of a Kind is in the played hand — variance-dependent.
- Standard deck's 4 cards-per-rank makes raw Four of a Kind difficult — needs build support.
- Perishable Family is risky — losing the main xMult on expiry stings.
- Conflicts partially with Flush plans — pure Flush hands don't trigger Family.
- Stone cards (no rank/suit) don't count toward Four of a Kind judgment.