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How to Play:
7-Card Flip

Description:

7 Card Flip Poker is an exciting poker variant where each player is dealt seven cards and must strategically flip their cards to form the best five-card hand. This game combines elements of traditional poker with unique flipping mechanics, adding an extra layer of strategy and suspense. Can be played HI/Low

Game Setup

The game is played with a standard 52-card deck and can accommodate 2 to 8 players. Each player starts with an equal number of chips, and the dealer position rotates clockwise after each hand.

Dealing the Cards

Each player is dealt seven cards face down. The players do not look at their cards initially. The first round of betting begins with the player to the left of the dealer.

Flipping and Betting Rounds

The game consists of several flipping and betting rounds:

• First Flipping Round: Each player flips one card face up. This is followed by a round of betting.
• Second Flipping Round: Each player flips a second card face up. Another round of betting ensues.
• Third Flipping Round: Each player flips a third card face up, followed by another betting round.
• Fourth Flipping Round: Each player flips a fourth card face up. This is followed by another round of betting.
• Fifth Flipping Round: Each player flips a fifth card face up, followed by another betting round.
• Sixth Flipping Round: Each player flips a sixth card face up, followed by another betting round.
• Final Flipping Round: Each player flips their seventh and final card face up, followed by the last round of betting.

Showdown

After the final betting round, if there are still two or more players remaining, there is a showdown. Players reveal their hands, and the best five-card hand wins the pot. Standard poker hand rankings are used to determine the winner.

Hand Rankings

The hand rankings in 7 Card Flip Poker are the same as in traditional poker:

• Royal Flush: A, K, Q, J, 10, all of the same suit.
• Straight Flush: Five consecutive cards of the same suit.
• Four of a Kind: Four cards of the same rank.
• Full House: Three of a kind plus a pair.
• Flush: Five cards of the same suit.
• Straight: Five consecutive cards of different suits.
• Three of a Kind: Three cards of the same rank.
• Two Pair: Two pairs of different ranks.
• One Pair: One pair of the same rank.
• High Card: The highest card if no other hand is made.

Strategies

7 Card Flip Poker requires a blend of traditional poker skills and strategic flipping decisions:

• Pay close attention to the cards you flip and the cards your opponents flip to gauge the strength of their hands.
• Use the information from flipped cards to make informed betting and folding decisions.
• Be strategic about which cards to flip early to mislead your opponents.
• Adjust your betting based on the strength of your flipped cards and the potential of your hidden cards.
• Consider folding early if your flipped cards do not form a promising hand.

Game Type: Stud Style

Split Game: No

Cards Dealt: 7

Max Players: 7