How to Play:
Follow The Queen
Description:
Follow the Queen Poker is a popular and fun stud poker variant that introduces a wild card element that changes during the game. The name comes from the rule that the card dealt immediately after a Queen becomes wild.
Rules of Follow the Queen Poker
The game is typically played with 3-7 players and uses a standard 52-card deck.
Dealing
Each player is dealt seven cards over several rounds, with a mix of face-up and face-down cards. The game follows the general structure of Seven Card Stud with additional wild card rules.
Betting Rounds
The game consists of five betting rounds, interspersed with the dealing of cards:
- First round: Each player is dealt two cards face down (hole cards) and one card face up (door card). A round of betting follows.
- Second round: Each player is dealt another card face up. A round of betting follows.
- Third round: Each player is dealt another card face up. A round of betting follows.
- Fourth round: Each player is dealt another card face up. A round of betting follows.
- Fifth round: Each player is dealt a final card face down. A final round of betting follows.
Follow the Queen Rule
Whenever a Queen is dealt face up, the card immediately following it (dealt to any player) becomes a wild card for that hand. If another Queen is dealt face up later, the new card following that Queen becomes the new wild card, replacing the previous one. If no Queens are dealt face up, there are no wild cards for that hand.
Showdown
At the showdown, players use their seven cards to make the best possible five-card hand. The player with the highest-ranking hand wins the pot, with wild cards being used to their full advantage.
Strategy Tips
- Pay close attention to the face-up cards, especially Queens and the cards that follow them, to keep track of the current wild card.
- Adapt your strategy based on the changing wild cards, leveraging them to form stronger hands.
- Watch your opponents' face-up cards and betting patterns to gauge the strength of their hands.
- Manage your betting strategically, balancing aggression and caution depending on your hand's potential and the wild card situation.
Conclusion
Follow the Queen Poker is an entertaining and dynamic variant that adds excitement through the changing wild card element. By staying attentive and adaptable, players can enjoy a thrilling and strategic poker experience. Whether you're a seasoned poker player or new to the game, Follow the Queen Poker offers a refreshing and engaging twist.
Game Type: Stud Style
Split Game: No
Cards Dealt: 7
Max Players: 7
Best Possible Hand(s):
Good Hands for This Game:
Straight
Flush
Full House
Four of a Kind
Straight Flush
