Any fans of Manila Poker (aka Seven Up Poker) here? (1 Viewer)

[davdave]

Manila is a family favourite for me.
At least once a year we have a family game (dad, brothers, uncles, cousins) that is over-subscribed and we have to take turns to sit it out.
I grew up watching my dad, granddad and uncles play. Now some of my nephews and kids of my cousins have started to join. It's an awesome tradition and a lot of fun.
It's likely due to nostalgia, but I think it's my favourite format of poker to play. So often I find myself folding too early, or more often too late - it really keeps me on the edge of my seat.

Wondering if there are any other fans lurking around these parts, and if they use any particular strategies when they play.

 

[ThrowBack]

How is it played

 

[davdave]

How is it played

Sorry for such a belated reply!
It's almost identical to Texas Hold Em with these two key differences:
- You MUST use both of your hole cards and three community cards in your hand
- A flush beats a full house

In our family games, the dealer rotates to the next clockwise player, with the player to the left of the dealer setting the "high" for the pot.
I play Texas Hold Em with friends sometimes. I think I prefer Manila - I find it way more unpredictable!