Big 2
Also known as Deuces, Pusoy Dos, or Chinese Poker. A climbing card game for exactly four players. Each player receives 13 cards and tries to be the first to empty their hand by playing progressively higher combinations.
Big 2 — table layout
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Setup
- 4 players. Deal all 52 cards evenly (13 each).
- Player with the 3 of Diamonds leads the first round.
- Subsequent rounds: loser of previous round leads.
Card Ranking
Rank (low to high): 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, J, Q, K, A, 2
Suit (low to high): Diamonds, Clubs, Hearts, Spades
The 2 of Spades is the highest card in the game.
Combination Types
| Type | Cards | Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 1 card | By rank, then suit |
| Pair | 2 same rank | By rank of pair, then highest suit |
| Triple | 3 same rank | By rank |
| Five-card hand | 5 cards | By poker hand type, then by highest card |
Five-card hand ranking (low to high): Straight, Flush, Full House, Four of a Kind, Straight Flush, Royal Flush.
Rules
- Lead player plays any valid combination.
- Each subsequent player must play the same combination type at a higher value, or pass.
- When all other players pass, the last player who played leads the next trick.
- The first player to empty their hand wins.
- Remaining players are ranked by finishing order.
Passing
A player who passes may play again when the turn comes back around (unless the trick is already won). Passing is strategic, not permanent.
Attribution
Big 2. Traditional Chinese climbing card game, widespread across East and Southeast Asia. Public domain. Rules confirmed from Pagat.com and Wikipedia.