How Do You Play Asian Poker?

Have you ever heard of Asian Poker? It’s a popular game that originated in Asia and has gained popularity all over the world. If you’re curious about how to play this unique game, keep reading!

First, it’s important to note that there are several variations of Asian Poker, but we’ll be focusing on the most popular version known as “13 Card Poker.” This game can be played with 2-4 players and uses a standard deck of 52 cards with no jokers.

To begin, each player is dealt 13 cards face down and must arrange them into three separate hands – two five-card hands (known as the middle and backhand) and one three-card hand (known as the front hand). The goal is to have each hand rank higher than your opponent’s corresponding hands.

The ranking system for each hand is similar to traditional poker:

– Front Hand: Must consist of three cards only. The highest possible combination is three Aces, followed by three Kings, etc. – Middle Hand: Must consist of five cards.

This hand follows traditional poker rankings from highest to lowest. – Back Hand: Must consist of five cards. This hand also follows traditional poker rankings but must be stronger than the middle hand.

PRO TIP:Asian Poker is a variation of traditional poker, with a few distinct rules to keep in mind. To start, you will need at least two players. Each player is dealt five cards face down and then three cards face up. Players use their three face-up cards to form the best possible poker hand, while the two cards that are face down are used to form the high card in the hand. After all players have looked at their hands, there is a round of betting and discarding where players can discard one card for a new one from the deck. After the betting has been completed, each player reveals their hands and the highest ranking hand wins.

Once all players have arranged their hands, they reveal them one by one starting with the front hand and ending with the backhand. The player with the highest ranking front hand wins one point from each opponent who has a lower-ranked front hand.

Next, players compare their middle hands against their opponents’. The player with the highest-ranking middle hand wins one point from each opponent who has a lower-ranked middle hand.

Finally, players compare their backhands against their opponents’. The player with the highest-ranking backhand wins three points from each opponent who has a lower-ranked backhand.

If a player wins all three hands, they receive an extra point known as “Scoop” or “Three Lights.”

It’s important to note that if a player’s hands do not meet the minimum requirements for each hand (e.g., having only two cards in the front hand), they automatically lose the game regardless of their opponent’s hands.

In addition, some variations of Asian Poker allow for bonus points based on specific hand combinations such as all flushes or all straights.

Now that you know the basics of Asian Poker, it’s time to gather some friends and try it out for yourself! Good luck and may the best player win.