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Chinese Poker is a popular card game that originated in China and has gained international recognition. The game is typically played by 2-4 players using a standard 52-card deck. The objective is to arrange 13 cards into three hands: two five-card hands (called the middle and back hands) and one three-card hand (called the front hand).
To start the game, each player is dealt 13 cards. Players then arrange their cards face down into three separate hands. The front hand must be the weakest, the middle hand stronger, and the back hand the strongest. Once all players have set their hands, they reveal them and compare with opponents\“ corresponding hands.
Scoring in Chinese Poker involves comparing each of the three hands against opponents\“ hands. Players earn points for each hand that beats an opponent\“s corresponding hand. Common scoring systems include 1 point per hand won, with bonus points for special combinations like straights, flushes, or full houses.
Special rules include the \“Fantasy Land\“ option where players who win all three hands against an opponent get extra points. Another important rule is that the back hand must be stronger than the middle hand, and the middle hand stronger than the front hand. Violating this hierarchy results in a foul and automatic loss.
The game continues for multiple rounds, with players rotating dealers. Chinese Poker requires strategic thinking about card arrangement and anticipation of opponents\“ hands. It\“s a game that combines luck with skill, making it enjoyable for both casual and serious card players. |
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