House Of Decks

Game rules

Bluff Duel

Win 3 rounds before your opponent by bluffing, raising bets, or calling their bluffs.

Deck

Spanish deck (40 cards)

Players

2 to 8 players

The deal

Each player receives 3 cards from the Spanish deck. Hands rank as Trio (highest), Pair, and High Card.

Betting

Players take turns to Check, Bet, Raise, or Fold. The pot is contested until someone calls or folds.

Audience bets

Spectators bet on the round winner before action starts. Backing the underdog against the majority yields double points.

Showdown

Cards are revealed at showdown; highest 3-card hand takes the round. First to 3 rounds wins the match.

Timing your bluffs effectively is the key to snatching pots without the best hand.

Tips and strategy

Bluffing discipline

Do not bluff every hand: observant opponents will start calling with any pair.

Leverage strong raises when holding monster combinations or disguised high cards to extract max chips.

Audience betting edge

When observing as a spectator, study the duelists' betting habits and aggression level.

Backing the underdog when the crowd piles onto the chip leader pays out double points.

Frequently asked questions

How are tied hands broken?

Hands rank Trio > Pair > High Card. Ties are broken by highest card ranks (Kings > Knights > Jacks...).

How many rounds to win?

The first player to win 3 rounds claims victory.

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