The strongest to weakest goes in this order: 2,A,K,Q,J,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3. The strongest suit is hearts followed by diamonds, clubs, and spades, but this rule only works when playing the same card. For instance, a 2 of hearts beats a 2 of diamonds. The 3 of spades is the lowest card in this game. The 2 of hearts is the highest. This also runs the works across all the suits. Twos are higher than threes. The card is higher than the suit. For instance, the 9 of spades is higher than the 8 of hearts. The object is to play a card that beats the previous card on the table until you get rid of all of your cards. So, a 5 of spades beats a 3 of spades. A king of clubs beats an 8 of hearts because even though the hearts suit is higher than the clubs, the king is higher than an 8. This game is best played with four players as each player gets 13 cards, which evenly divides a standard deck. Note this is also how the game derives its name. Some play with rules that would normally be considered cheating. So, depending on the rules, it is okay to look at other player’s card or play out of turn if you can get away with it. [1] X Research source
There also are runs – a combination of at least three cards in sequential order. To beat a sequence the sequence must be higher than the previous sequence.
A triple is three cards cards with same rank and different suits. So, a 5 of Spades, a 5 of hearts and 5 of clubs is an examples of a triple. To beat this triple, the opposing player has to put out three cards of the same rank higher rank, for instance, 6 of spades, 6 of hearts and 6 of diamonds. A run or sequence requires at least three cards in numerical order. ( The suits can be mixed. ) It can only be beaten by another sequence where the rank of the highest card is ranked higher than the last card in the previous run. The lowest card a run can begin with is a 3 of spades For instance, a 4 of spades, 5 of hearts, 6 of diamonds and 7 of spades is beaten by a 4 of hearts, 5 of diamonds, 6 of hearts and 7 of hearts because a 7 of hearts is higher than a 7 of spades.
Holding four 2s in your hand after the deal is an instant win because it is four of the highest cards in the game. Twos are the highest cards in each suit. In some cases, four 2s is the only instant win that people play when they this game. In other cases, people agree that if someone receives four 2s during the deal, then the dealer re-shuffles and re-deals the cards. If you are holding six pairs, this means that 12 of your 13 cards form pairs.
Note the person who shuffles first because the person to the right or left –depending on if you choose clockwise or counterclockwise – will shuffle next. [3] X Research source
Players are allowed to look at their cards. They don’t have to wait until a certain time to flip the cards over as with some games. If you are playing with three players instead of four, each player can still be dealt the standard 13 cards, or you can deal the entire deck. It’s up to your own discretion. You might find it easier to organize your hand into pairs, triples and single cards. If this isn’t the first game, then the winner of the previous game goes first.
If this isn’t the first game, then the winner of the previous game goes first.
When you play cards with such a high value that no one can beat, nearly everyone has to skip. Runs and straights cannot contain 2s even though they are the highest cards.
