Six card studs is a variant of the popular card game poker, derived from the traditional five card stud. In this particular format, each player is dealt six private cards, of which the first three are face down and the following three are face up for everyone to see.
The objective of six card studs is to create the best five-card hand using a combination of the player's own cards and the communal face-up cards. The game progresses through a series of rounds, during which players have the option to bet or fold.
At the beginning of the game, an ante is typically placed by each player, which ensures that there is a pot to compete for. Following the initial deal of two private cards, a round of betting commences. Then, three communal cards are placed face up, known as the "flop," followed by another round of betting. Subsequently, an additional communal card, called the "turn," is revealed, leading to another round of betting. Finally, the fifth and final communal card, known as the "river," is unveiled, concluding with the last round of betting.
Once all bets are settled, the remaining players reveal their private cards, and the best hand according to the traditional poker hand hierarchy is determined. The player with the strongest five-card hand claims the pot.
Six card studs requires a combination of skill, strategy, and luck, as players must carefully evaluate their hands and make calculated betting decisions based on their perceived odds of winning.
