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NuoNuo: highest - > higher

2025-03-17T18:45:48Z

highest - > higher

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	== Scoring ==		== Scoring ==
	For each line, top/middle/bottom, we compare the hand rank for each pair of players. The ~~highest~~ hand wins 1 point, plus the royalties of the hand, minus the royalties of the other player.		For each line, top/middle/bottom, we compare the hand rank for each pair of players. The higher hand wins 1 point, plus the royalties of the hand, minus the royalties of the other player.

	If one player defeats another on all three lines, he/she gets a bonus of +3 points.		If one player defeats another on all three lines, he/she gets a bonus of +3 points.

NuoNuo: Added rules on number of people limit.

2025-02-23T23:22:27Z

Added rules on number of people limit.

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	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
	Open Face Chinese Poker can be abbreviated as OFCP. The goal of the game is to achieve more points than your opponent(s) by winning more hands also known as rows and/or by collecting royalties on premium hands without fouling.		Open Face Chinese Poker can be abbreviated as OFCP. The goal of the game is to achieve more points than your opponent(s) by winning more hands also known as rows and/or by collecting royalties on premium hands without fouling.
	Each player plays cards across three hands, the top, middle, and bottom, such that at the end there are 3 cards in the top, 5 in the middle and 5 in the bottom; 13 total in the completed hand, legal or not.		Each player plays cards across three hands, the top, middle, and bottom, such that at the end there are 3 cards in the top, 5 in the middle and 5 in the bottom; 13 total in the completed hand, legal or not. The game version of BGA supports 1 to 4 players.

	== Hand Rankings ==		== Hand Rankings ==
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	== Variation: Pineapple ==		== Variation: Pineapple ==
			In Pineapple OFCP, the maximum number of players is 3, and 4 players are not possible.

	In Pineapple OFCP, instead of one card per round per player as in Original OFCP, each player is dealt three cards per round, playing two and discarding one. Recently, Pineapple OFCP is more popular than Original OFCP. Pineapple is the '''<big>default</big>''' setting option for OFCP in Board Game Arena.		In Pineapple OFCP, instead of one card per round per player as in Original OFCP, each player is dealt three cards per round, playing two and discarding one. Recently, Pineapple OFCP is more popular than Original OFCP. Pineapple is the '''<big>default</big>''' setting option for OFCP in Board Game Arena.

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	== Progressive Fantasyland ==		== Progressive Fantasyland ==
			In Progressive Fantasyland games, the maximum number of players is 3, and 4 players are not possible.

	Players receive one additional card for each hand rank above QQ when they enter Fantasyland (3 additional cards maximum). Remaining cards after completing a 13-card hand are discarded.		Players receive one additional card for each hand rank above QQ when they enter Fantasyland (3 additional cards maximum). Remaining cards after completing a 13-card hand are discarded.

NuoNuo: Revised based on minor game update on February 23, 2025.

2025-02-23T23:14:37Z

Revised based on minor game update on February 23, 2025.

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	== Fantasyland ==		== Fantasyland ==
	After normal scoring is complete, if any player has a pair of queens or better in the top line, they enter in fantasyland which is a bonus round where they receive 14 cards (13 cards in Original OFCP) and arrange them as they want. Remaining cards after completing a 13-card hand are discarded. On a fantasyland round, the other players play and points are scored as usual. The requirement to stay in fantasyland is higher, 3 of a kind/full-house/4 of a kind, for top/middle/bottom respectively.		After normal scoring is complete, if any player has a pair of queens or better in the top line, they enter in fantasyland which is a bonus round where they receive 14 cards (13 cards in Original OFCP) and arrange them as they want. Remaining cards after completing a 13-card hand are discarded. On a fantasyland round, the other players play and points are scored as usual.

			The requirement to stay in fantasyland is higher. If in Original OFCP, 3 of a kind/full-house/4 of a kind, for top/middle/bottom respectively. If in Pineapple OFCP, 3 of a kind/4 of a kind, for top/bottom respectively. In Pineapple games, a full house in middle hand does not repeat Fantasyland.

	When using Variation: 2-7 lowball middle, build KK or better in the top row and/or 75432(not the same suit) in the middle row to enter Fantasyland. To stay in Fantasyland, 3 of a kind in the top hand or 4 of a kind or higher in the bottom hand is required.		When using Variation: 2-7 lowball middle, build KK or better in the top row and/or 75432(not the same suit) in the middle row to enter Fantasyland. To stay in Fantasyland, 3 of a kind in the top hand or 4 of a kind or higher in the bottom hand is required.

NuoNuo at 03:26, 27 January 2025

2025-01-27T03:26:49Z

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	3 of a Kind (KKK52): also called triplet. three identical cards. In ties you compare this trio first		3 of a Kind (KKK52): also called triplet. three identical cards. In ties you compare this trio first

	Straight (K9JQT): five consecutive cards. In ties you compare the highest card (~~AKQJT9~~>JT987>T9876>5432A)		Straight (K9JQT): five consecutive cards. In ties you compare the highest card (AKQJT>JT987>T9876>5432A)

	Flush: five cards of the same suit. In ties you compare the highest card		Flush: five cards of the same suit. In ties you compare the highest card

NuoNuo at 07:14, 19 November 2024

2024-11-19T07:14:32Z

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	== Variation: Pineapple ==		== Variation: Pineapple ==
	In Pineapple OFCP, instead of one card per round per player as in Original OFCP, each player is dealt three cards per round, playing two and discarding one. Recently, Pineapple OFCP is more popular than Original OFCP. Pineapple is the default setting option for OFCP in Board Game Arena.		In Pineapple OFCP, instead of one card per round per player as in Original OFCP, each player is dealt three cards per round, playing two and discarding one. Recently, Pineapple OFCP is more popular than Original OFCP. Pineapple is the '''<big>default</big>''' setting option for OFCP in Board Game Arena.

	== Variation: 2-7 Lowball Middle ==		== Variation: 2-7 Lowball Middle ==

NuoNuo: Added some detailed explanations.

2024-11-15T16:59:06Z

Added some detailed explanations.

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	For tips on how to play Open Face Chinese Poker, see '''[[Tips openfacechinesepoker\|Tips_Open Face Chinese Poker]] .'''		For tips on how to play Open Face Chinese Poker, see '''[[Tips openfacechinesepoker\|Tips_Open Face Chinese Poker]] .'''

	===Overview===		== Overview ==

	Open Face Chinese Poker can be abbreviated as OFCP. The goal of the game is to achieve more points than your opponent(s) by winning more hands also known as rows and/or by collecting royalties on premium hands without fouling.		Open Face Chinese Poker can be abbreviated as OFCP. The goal of the game is to achieve more points than your opponent(s) by winning more hands also known as rows and/or by collecting royalties on premium hands without fouling.
	Each player plays cards across three hands, the top, middle, and bottom, such that at the end there are 3 cards in the top, 5 in the middle and 5 in the bottom; 13 total in the completed hand, legal or not.		Each player plays cards across three hands, the top, middle, and bottom, such that at the end there are 3 cards in the top, 5 in the middle and 5 in the bottom; 13 total in the completed hand, legal or not.

	=== Hand Rankings ===		== Hand Rankings ==
	The best front hand is three aces. Straights, flushes, and straight flushes are not legal front hands.		The best front hand is three aces. Straights, flushes, and straight flushes are not legal front hands.

	A>K>Q>J>T>9>8>7>6>5>4>3>2.		A>K>Q>J>10>9>8>7>6>5>4>3>2.

			For the convenience of writing, 10 will be written as T below.

	High card (K9652): lowest possible hand. In ties, you take the value of the highest card, then the second highest...		High card (K9652): lowest possible hand. In ties, you take the value of the highest card, then the second highest...
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	4 of a Kind (KKKK2): four identical cards. In ties you compare the 4 of a kind first (33334>2222A)		4 of a Kind (KKKK2): four identical cards. In ties you compare the 4 of a kind first (33334>2222A)

	Straight Flush: flush + straight		Straight Flush: flush + straight.

	Royal Flush: Ace high Straight Flush		Royal Flush: Ace high Straight Flush, in other words, AKQJT in the same suit.

	=== Deal and Play ===		== Deal and Play ==
	One player is designated dealer and deals 5 cards to each player, one at a time face down. The player to dealer's left now sets his or her 5 cards, placing them face up on the table, assigning each card to the front, middle or back hand. The other players do the same, in turn, ending with the dealer.		One player is designated dealer and deals 5 cards to each player, one at a time face down. The player to dealer's left now sets his or her 5 cards, placing them face up on the table, assigning each card to the front, middle or back hand. The other players do the same, in turn, ending with the dealer.

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	The deal moves to the left after each hand.		The deal moves to the left after each hand.

	=== Fouling/mis-setting ===		== Fouling/mis-setting ==
	At the end of each round, you check the hand requirement for all players (by default Top hand ≤ Middle hand ≤ Bottom hand). If some player(s) don’t meet them, the hand is considered fouled/mis-set and has zero hand ranking.		At the end of each round, you check the hand requirement for all players (by default Top hand ≤ Middle hand ≤ Bottom hand). If some player(s) don’t meet them, the hand is considered fouled/mis-set and has zero hand ranking.
	So if no players meet them, all players will score 0 for the round.		So if no players meet them, all players will score 0 for the round.

	=== Variation: Pineapple ===		== Variation: Pineapple ==
	In Pineapple OFCP, instead of one card per round per player as in Original OFCP, each player is dealt three cards per round, playing two and discarding one. Recently, Pineapple OFCP is more popular than Original OFCP. Pineapple is the default setting option for OFCP in Board Game Arena.		In Pineapple OFCP, instead of one card per round per player as in Original OFCP, each player is dealt three cards per round, playing two and discarding one. Recently, Pineapple OFCP is more popular than Original OFCP. Pineapple is the default setting option for OFCP in Board Game Arena.

	=== Variation: 2-7 Lowball Middle ===		== Variation: 2-7 Lowball Middle ==
	2-7 lowball middle is an option that can be selected before the game starts. If you use this option, then:		2-7 lowball middle is an option that can be selected before the game starts. If you use this option, then:

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	Whether to use Variation: 2-7 Lowball Middle and whether to use Variation: Pineapple are options that can be set independently.		Whether to use Variation: 2-7 Lowball Middle and whether to use Variation: Pineapple are options that can be set independently.

	===Scoring===		== Scoring ==
	For each line, top/middle/bottom, we compare the hand rank for each pair of players. The highest hand wins 1 point, plus the royalties of the hand, minus the royalties of the other player.		For each line, top/middle/bottom, we compare the hand rank for each pair of players. The highest hand wins 1 point, plus the royalties of the hand, minus the royalties of the other player.

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	When using Variation: 2-7 lowball middle, top/bottom remain the same, stronger is better. In the middle hand, weaker hands are better. Weak hands beat strong hands.		When using Variation: 2-7 lowball middle, top/bottom remain the same, stronger is better. In the middle hand, weaker hands are better. Weak hands beat strong hands.

	==~~= Fantasyland=~~==		== Fantasyland ==
	After normal scoring is complete, if any player has a pair of queens or better in the top line, they enter in fantasyland which is a bonus round where they receive 14 cards (13 cards in Original OFCP) and arrange them as they want. Remaining cards after completing a 13-card hand are discarded. On a fantasyland round, the other players play and points are scored as usual. The requirement to stay in fantasyland is higher, 3 of a kind/full-house/4 of a kind, for top/middle/bottom respectively.		After normal scoring is complete, if any player has a pair of queens or better in the top line, they enter in fantasyland which is a bonus round where they receive 14 cards (13 cards in Original OFCP) and arrange them as they want. Remaining cards after completing a 13-card hand are discarded. On a fantasyland round, the other players play and points are scored as usual. The requirement to stay in fantasyland is higher, 3 of a kind/full-house/4 of a kind, for top/middle/bottom respectively.

	When using Variation: 2-7 lowball middle, build KK or better in the top row and/or 75432(not the same suit) in the middle row to enter Fantasyland. To stay in Fantasyland, 3 of a kind in the top hand or 4 of a kind or higher in the bottom hand is required.		When using Variation: 2-7 lowball middle, build KK or better in the top row and/or 75432(not the same suit) in the middle row to enter Fantasyland. To stay in Fantasyland, 3 of a kind in the top hand or 4 of a kind or higher in the bottom hand is required.

	===Progressive Fantasyland===		== Progressive Fantasyland ==
	Players receive one additional card for each hand rank above QQ when they enter Fantasyland (3 additional cards maximum). Remaining cards after completing a 13-card hand are discarded.		Players receive one additional card for each hand rank above QQ when they enter Fantasyland (3 additional cards maximum). Remaining cards after completing a 13-card hand are discarded.

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	In 2-7 lowball middle, the condition changes into building KK or better in the top row and 75432 in the middle row with the same hand.		In 2-7 lowball middle, the condition changes into building KK or better in the top row and 75432 in the middle row with the same hand.

	===Royalties===		== Royalties ==
	If fouled/mis-set, no Royalties.		If fouled/mis-set, no Royalties.

	====Front/Top====		=== Front/Top ===

	66 1 /		66 1 /
	77 2 /		77 2 /
	88 3 /		88 3 /
	99 4 /		99 4 /
	TT 5 /		10 10 5 /
	JJ 6 /		JJ 6 /
	QQ 7 /		QQ 7 /
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	888 16 /		888 16 /
	999 17 /		999 17 /
	~~TTT~~ 18 /		10 10 10 18 /
	JJJ 19 /		JJJ 19 /
	QQQ 20 /		QQQ 20 /
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	AAA 22		AAA 22

	====Middle (when variation: 2-7 lowball middle is NOT USED)====		=== Middle (when variation: 2-7 lowball middle is NOT USED) ===

	Three of a kind 2		Three of a kind 2

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	Royal flush 50		Royal flush 50

	====Middle (when variation: 2-7 lowball middle is USED)====		=== Middle (when variation: 2-7 lowball middle is USED) ===
	9 high (the highest number among the 5 cards is 9, the following is similar) 1		9 high 1 (the highest number among the 5 cards is 9, the following is similar)

	8 high 2		8 high 2
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	7 high 4		7 high 4

	75432(not the same suit) 8		75432 8 (not the same suit)

	==== Bottom/Back ====		=== Bottom/Back ===
	Straight 2		Straight 2

NuoNuo at 16:30, 15 November 2024

2024-11-15T16:30:17Z

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			For tips on how to play Open Face Chinese Poker, see '''[[Tips openfacechinesepoker\|Tips_Open Face Chinese Poker]] .'''

	===Overview===		===Overview===

NuoNuo: The original rules of this page were not well written. I made a lot of revisions while following the rules completely. I am an experienced player who has played many rounds of this game. In particular, the original rules barely introduced Variation: 2-7 Lowball Middle. I added a detailed supplement to introduce this variation.

2024-05-31T21:59:04Z

The original rules of this page were not well written. I made a lot of revisions while following the rules completely. I am an experienced player who has played many rounds of this game. In particular, the original rules barely introduced Variation: 2-7 Lowball Middle. I added a detailed supplement to introduce this variation.

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 ===Overview===
-The goal of the game is to achieve more points than your opponent(s) by winning more hands also known as rows and/or by collecting royalties on premium hands without fouling.
+Open Face Chinese Poker can be abbreviated as OFCP. The goal of the game is to achieve more points than your opponent(s) by winning more hands also known as rows and/or by collecting royalties on premium hands without fouling.
-Each player plays cards across three hands, the top, middle, and bottom, such that at the end there are 3 cards in the top, 5 in the middle and 5 in the bottom; 13 total in the completed hand, legal or not. The best front hand is three aces. Straights, flushes, and straight flushes are not legal front hands.
+Each player plays cards across three hands, the top, middle, and bottom, such that at the end there are 3 cards in the top, 5 in the middle and 5 in the bottom; 13 total in the completed hand, legal or not.
-===Fouling/mis-setting===
+=== Hand Rankings ===
- At the end of each round, you check the hand requirement for all players (by default Top hand ≤ Middle hand ≤ Bottom hand). If some player(s) don’t meet them, the hand is considered fouled/mis-set and has zero hand ranking.
+The best front hand is three aces. Straights, flushes, and straight flushes are not legal front hands.
 A>K>Q>J>T>9>8>7>6>5>4>3>2.
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 Two Pair (KK662): two pairs. In ties the highest pair wins (AA662>JJ773)
-of a Kind (KKK52): three identical cards. In ties you compare this trio first
+of a Kind (KKK52): also called triplet. three identical cards. In ties you compare this trio first
 Straight (K9JQT): five consecutive cards. In ties you compare the highest card (AKQJT9>JT987>T9876>5432A)
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 Royal Flush: Ace high Straight Flush
 ===Royalties===
 ====Front/Top====
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 AAA	22
-====Middle====
+====Middle (when variation: 2-7 lowball middle is NOT USED)====
 Three of a kind	2
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 Royal flush	50
-====Bottom/Back====
+====Middle (when variation: 2-7 lowball middle is USED)====
 Straight	2

Ufm at 01:03, 10 September 2023

2023-09-10T01:03:56Z

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	===Progressive Fantasyland===		===Progressive Fantasyland===
	~~Players~~ receive one additional card for each hand rank above QQ when they enter Fantasyland. Remaining cards after completing a 13-card hand are discarded.		Players receive one additional card for each hand rank above QQ when they enter Fantasyland (3 additional cards maximum). Remaining cards after completing a 13-card hand are discarded.
	In 2-7 lowball middle, the condition changes into building KK or better in the top row and 75432 in the middle row with the same hand.		In 2-7 lowball middle, the condition changes into building KK or better in the top row and 75432 in the middle row with the same hand.

Ufm: /* Bottom/Back */

2023-09-08T05:22:46Z

Bottom/Back

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	Straight 2		Straight 2

	4 Flush 4		Flush 4

	Full house 6		Full house 6

	12 Four of a kind 10		Four of a kind 10

	20 Straight flush 15		Straight flush 15

	30 Royal flush 25		Royal flush 25