Blind Poker
In all my years of playing poker, I have seen my share of variations of the game. However, the variation that takes home the Most Interesting Poker Twist award definitely goes to Blind Poker! The game is so unique that it completely changes the way poker is played! Can you imagine not being able to see your cards while playing? Below are the mechanics of Blind Poker:
Step 1: The dealer distributes one card to each player. This card is facing down.
Step 2: Players then proceed to stick the said cards on their respective foreheads, showing the card to their opponents but concealing it from themselves! For those players who do not want to do this, they can simply hold up their cards to show to other players.
Step 3: The first round of betting occurs. Players bet on whether or not they have the highest card in the group. The first player to act or the player who initiates the betting round changes from round to round so that it is fair to everyone. The player who correctly bets the highest and possesses the highest card at the same time wins the betting round.
Step 4: Players need to listen carefully to their opponents’ bets, as well as the bids that they make so that they can get an idea of what cards they hold. If the other players all have high cards, then it’s obvious that the chances of having a high card get lower. In this case, it’s best to bet low. If the other players all have low cards – like 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, then it’s best to bet high.
Step 5: Players reveal their cards and the pot is given to the player who has the highest card and places the correct bet!