13-Card Poker
Also called ‘Chinese Poker’

Object >

The object is to set the 13 dealt cards into three separate poker hands: a three-card front hand (straights and flushes do not count in the three-card hand); a five-card middle hand; and a five-card back hand. The object of the game is to create three hands that outrank the corresponding hands set by the opponent(s).

Note: The front hand may not rank higher than the middle hand, and the middle hand may not rank higher than the back hand. If a player fails to set his hand in the proper ranking order, the hand is considered foul and that player must pay a penalty to each of his/her opponents.

Gameplay >

13-Card Poker is played with a regular 52-card deck. Standard poker rankings apply. Four players are dealt 13 cards each. After the players have set their cards, the cards are turned face-up and the deal is scored. Each player compares his three hands against those of his opponents, one player at a time, beginning with the player clockwise next to the dealer button and moving clockwise around the table.

Did you know?

Chinese Poker is commonly played among poker professionals during their down time.