The basic setup
A common format uses a standard 52-card deck without jokers. Players receive three cards, usually face down. A round may include a boot amount or stake in some versions; this guide does not support or explain cash staking. For safe learning, use a no-money practice mode, or study the card rankings without joining a paid table.
Common table terms
A “blind” player has not viewed their cards; a “seen” player has looked at them. “Pack” generally means folding and leaving the current round. “Show” can refer to comparing hands under the table’s specific conditions. These terms are not universal: wording and available actions vary by ruleset.
How a hand is compared
The usual goal in a standard comparison is to hold the highest-ranked three-card combination. A common ranking order is trail (three of a kind), pure sequence (straight flush), sequence (straight), colour (flush), pair and high card. Some versions handle A-K-Q or A-2-3 differently, so check the written rules.
A safe learning routine
First memorise the ranking order. Then practise identifying a hand and explaining why it beats another, without money or pressure. Do not treat previous outcomes as a prediction. If the app does not clearly explain its rules or practice mode, choose a different learning resource.