I was invited to a micro game where they play all sorts of games, including wild card games. I don't normally play wild card games. I was wondering what the top hand rankings. ie- 5 or 6 of a kind, str flush, royal flush would be? I know "house rules" would apply, but looking for feedback from those of you who play these sort of games.
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A poker hand consists of five cards -- there is no six of a kind.
The highest hand would be five of a kind. Next would be a straight flush. Then four of a kind, etc.
A royal is just the highest possible straight flush, nothing more.
The highest hand would be five of a kind. Next would be a straight flush. Then four of a kind, etc.
A royal is just the highest possible straight flush, nothing more.
Badugi anyone?
And a deck of cards consists of four aces, not five (or twelve)... a group who uses wild cards if effectively "making shit up" already, if they want to add tiers for six and seven of a kind more power to them
Man you won't believe this beat I took last night... when we got it in I had SIX KINGS and the fucker hit runner runner SEPTS!!!
DrStrange
4 of a Kind
The only thing that matters is house rules and they need to be clear prior to the start of the game.
I played in a game, years ago, where a lot of wild cards were in play. Craziest game? Five card draw, all the red cards are wild. Top hand was five of a kind, you would rarely win with a trash hand like a royal straight flush. We broke ties by who needed to use the fewest wild cards to make their five aces.
I played in a game, years ago, where a lot of wild cards were in play. Craziest game? Five card draw, all the red cards are wild. Top hand was five of a kind, you would rarely win with a trash hand like a royal straight flush. We broke ties by who needed to use the fewest wild cards to make their five aces.
12thMan
Full House
Poker Zombie
Royal Flush
Yeah, who would start "making shit up" with money on the line when there are already dozens of legitimate poker games out there - like Lazy SOHE?
Good point. Rather than amend my statement, I would argue either that Badugi is not a poker game, or that there is an implied fifth -- or null -- card.
Not sure it was that game, but I remember discussion of some wild card variant where straights became harder to make than flushes, and so were ranked higher. Or maybe it was flushes higher than a full house. Dunno. Don't care. Stupid.
Poker Zombie
Royal Flush
As the number of cards increase, the odds of pulling a straight is more difficult than pulling a flush. I don't remember where the crossover occurs, but remember doing the math once.
Math is dumb.
Math is dumb.
OK... is it mathematically easier to get a 5 card str8 flush than 5 of a kind in a wild card game?
Also.....I know i hate most wild card games, but "Follow the Queen" is a great accumulator game for low stakes with non "serious" players.
Also.....I know i hate most wild card games, but "Follow the Queen" is a great accumulator game for low stakes with non "serious" players.
Thanks for the thoughts. I know when I have the "house rules" explained to me my head is going to hurt. The guys I am playing with are not the most knowledgeable. They allow the " I see your bet and raise you...." shenanigans. I know they are going to come up with some bat shit crazy ideas as to what they allow and why. I will let you know what kind of foolishness I come across this Saturday.
Our group plays a showdown game at the end of the night or break during tournaments called 7 Aces. It is a 7 card stud game. All cards are dealt face up. Sometimes the last card is dealt face down for the extra sweet.
Deuces and suited connectors are all wild and all 7 cards can play in your hand. 5 of kind beats a straight flush and 6 of kinds beats 5 etc. 7 Aces is the best hand possible, hence the name.
We have played It in limit games with actual betting during dealers choice rounds. It can be pretty sick.
Deuces and suited connectors are all wild and all 7 cards can play in your hand. 5 of kind beats a straight flush and 6 of kinds beats 5 etc. 7 Aces is the best hand possible, hence the name.
We have played It in limit games with actual betting during dealers choice rounds. It can be pretty sick.
First sentence was helpful, and a little bit uncharacteristic. The second half is all you. Well played.
Rhodeman nailed it. 5 of a kind beats a straight/royal flush. Thanks. Remembered this Thursday morning while driving to work.
How many wild cards there are affect what hands are harder to get. I played for years in a game where house rules were straight flushes were higher than 5 of a kind. I got outvoted on that, but it was a fun group. They limited wild cards to no more than 3 except for one exception -- Dr Pepper (10s, 2s, and 4s) and one-eyed Jacks (hearts and spades in most decks) wild. Most hands had wild cards. I won most of the money won in that game. I personally rarely played wild cards when I dealt (2 or 3 times a night). I thought the wild cards helped me a lot because most players don't really know how to play with wild cards.
Most groups I've played in, if they allow wild cards, play 5 of a kind as the top hand.
Someone mentioned fewer wild cards in a tied hand wins. I never played that way -- the winners just split the pot. But that would add a whole new element to play.
Most groups I've played in, if they allow wild cards, play 5 of a kind as the top hand.
Someone mentioned fewer wild cards in a tied hand wins. I never played that way -- the winners just split the pot. But that would add a whole new element to play.
Matt G
3 of a Kind
I have house rule of natural royal flush is top hand even when wild cards play. We have only seen it happen once but see 5 or a kind every time we play.
Chicken Rob
Full House
Why add wild cards when you can add different hand rankings.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-standard_poker_hand
On the subject of hand ranking with wilds:
http://www.curiouser.co.uk/paradoxes/wildcard.htm
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-standard_poker_hand
On the subject of hand ranking with wilds:
http://www.curiouser.co.uk/paradoxes/wildcard.htm
bentax1978
4 of a Kind
Chicken Rob
Full House
Yeah, you gotta remember too not go too crazy. Someone might have a skeet flush.
bentax1978
4 of a Kind
Chicken Rob
Full House
I was also sad to see the 5 and dime flush was not ranked on the list.
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