Three Card Poker (2 player card game)

Three Card Poker is a popular casino card game, but it can be adapted for 2 players. The game is played with a standard 52-card deck, and the goal is to have a higher hand ranking than the dealer’s. Here’s how to play:

Setup:

1. Use a standard 52-card deck.
2. Each player places an ante bet in the designated betting area.
3. Deal three cards face down to each player and three cards to the dealer.

Objective: The objective of Three Card Poker is to have a higher hand ranking than the dealer’s hand.

Hand Rankings:

1. Straight Flush: Three consecutive cards of the same suit.
2. Three of a Kind: Three cards of the same rank.
3. Straight: Three consecutive cards of mixed suits.
4. Flush: Three cards of the same suit.
5. Pair: Two cards of the same rank.
6. High Card: The highest card in the hand if none of the above combinations are achieved.

Gameplay:

1. After receiving their three cards, each player must decide whether to fold or raise.
2. If a player folds, they forfeit their ante bet and are out of the round.
3. If a player chooses to raise, they must place a raise bet equal to their ante bet in the designated betting area.
4. Once all players have made their decisions, the dealer reveals their hand.
5. The dealer’s hand must qualify with at least a Queen high.
6. If the dealer’s hand qualifies and beats the player’s hand, the player loses both their ante and raise bets.
7. If the player’s hand beats the dealer’s hand, the player wins even money on both their ante and raise bets.
8. If the dealer’s hand does not qualify, the player wins even money on their ante bet, and the raise bet is returned as a push.

Adaptation for 2 Players:

• In the two-player version, one player acts as the dealer while the other player acts as the player.
• The dealer deals three cards to each player and themselves.
• The player makes decisions based on their hand and the dealer’s face-up card.
• The game proceeds with the player making decisions and resolving bets as described above.
• After each round, the roles of the player and the dealer can switch if desired.

Summary: Three Card Poker is an exciting 2 player card game where players compete against each other to have a higher hand ranking. By adapting the rules for two players, the game remains engaging and strategic.