Tontine is an historical French gambling game for five to twelve players using playing cards.

The rules of Tontine are recorded as early as 1725[1] and continued to be published throughout the 18th and 19th centuries.

[1] At the start of the game, each player receives a quantity of jetons, the amount being determined by how long they want to play.

[1] A player who runs out of jetons is 'dead' (mort); they stay in the game, but are not dealt a card.

They may still earn jetons again from a player dealt an Ace, Deuce or Trey, whereupon they are 'resuscitated' (ressuscité) and may play again.