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Noe sonrisa at 06:16, 10 September 2026

2026-09-10T06:16:42Z

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	Finally, note that this sheet is only without context. It's great to know where you should put your hand initially. As soon as some player(s) take any chip(s), the value of that sheet fall pretty fast.		Finally, note that this sheet is only without context. It's great to know where you should put your hand initially. As soon as some player(s) take any chip(s), the value of that sheet fall pretty fast.

	'''~~Esta hoja asume que habrá la misma cantidad de jugadores disputando cada ficha~~ ''' (1326 ~~manos posibles; 22 100 para manos de~~ 3 ~~cartas~~).		'''This sheet assume that there will be the same amount of players going for every chip''' (1326 possible hands)(22100 with 3 cards hand).
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Noe sonrisa at 06:15, 10 September 2026

2026-09-10T06:15:00Z

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	Finally, note that this sheet is only without context. It's great to know where you should put your hand initially. As soon as some player(s) take any chip(s), the value of that sheet fall pretty fast.		Finally, note that this sheet is only without context. It's great to know where you should put your hand initially. As soon as some player(s) take any chip(s), the value of that sheet fall pretty fast.

	'''~~This sheet assume that there will be the same amount of players going for every chip~~''' (1326 ~~possible hands)(22100 with~~ 3 ~~cards hand~~).		'''Esta hoja asume que habrá la misma cantidad de jugadores disputando cada ficha ''' (1326 manos posibles; 22 100 para manos de 3 cartas).
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Jeopardytempest: /* Overcoming the challenger cards: */ Tweaks on security cams. Glad to see the table came back, it is useful :)

2026-08-18T03:58:10Z

Overcoming the challenger cards:: Tweaks on security cams. Glad to see the table came back, it is useful :)

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	*'''Blackout''' (forget chips): Generally one of the hardest. Try to remember your position, and keep a rough note of movements and those around you. But often may need to verify situations a lot later on because even if you remember everything, others may not. Best to aim to try to move the game quicker, making less chip switches and rechecks. Try to be forgiving of mistakes, it's complicated. Some players use a method of everyone taking their prior chip to start the round, just to remind everyone. However, if not everyone does it, this too can add confusion.		*'''Blackout''' (forget chips): Generally one of the hardest. Try to remember your position, and keep a rough note of movements and those around you. But often may need to verify situations a lot later on because even if you remember everything, others may not. Best to aim to try to move the game quicker, making less chip switches and rechecks. Try to be forgiving of mistakes, it's complicated. Some players use a method of everyone taking their prior chip to start the round, just to remind everyone. However, if not everyone does it, this too can add confusion.
	*'''Security Cameras''' (3 pocket cards): Everything is gets a lot more complicated. Consider that crazier options now exist (someone could have 3 or 4 of a kind after a quiet flop... someone could have 3 cards for a straight or flush and hit early). Generally you want to devalue on preflop chips ~~just slightly~~ (~~perhaps take the top chip with an ace high~~, ~~but immediately give it back, even if~~ A-Q-9, ~~where you'd probably hold it with A-9 initially~~). Play conservative always, odds of every ~~increase~~ is greater with a third card. ~~The odds of pocket pairs are also much higher, so watch~~ more for ~~them~~. '''And don't forget a third pair (or a second triple) doesn't matter!'''		*'''Security Cameras''' (3 pocket cards): Everything gets a lot more complicated. Consider that crazier options now exist (someone could have 3 or 4 of a kind after a quiet flop... someone could have 3 cards for a straight or flush and hit early). Generally you want to devalue on preflop chips roughly 1 chip (pocket pairs are much more likely, so many play A as top-1, K as top-2 with decent table sizes, etc). Play conservative always, odds of every hit is greater with a third card. Wwatch more for pocket cards. '''And don't forget that a third pair (or a second triple) doesn't matter!'''
	*'''Laser Tripwires/Motion Detector''' (one players get new cards after flop): Seems to often be overlooked by other players; often good to announce in chat that you (or another) has new cards. It can be very hard to re-find position, especially if many hit (and including the new cards). The player with the new cards may not have closely watched the position battles in other zones, so may need information extra times.		*'''Laser Tripwires/Motion Detector''' (one players get new cards after flop): Seems to often be overlooked by other players; often good to announce in chat that you (or another) has new cards. It can be very hard to re-find position, especially if many hit (and including the new cards). The player with the new cards may not have closely watched the position battles in other zones, so may need information extra times.
	*'''Quick Access/Hasty Getaway''' (skip chips for a round): Quick Access can be tough if similar pocket cards and busy flop. But Hasty Getaway especially still has more limited possibilities... just weigh all possibilities. Use slow/quicker advancing for low/high pair and double hits similar to the flop. Again in general the theme is to aim to be a little conservative as others are more likely to have improved in both.		*'''Quick Access/Hasty Getaway''' (skip chips for a round): Quick Access can be tough if similar pocket cards and busy flop. But Hasty Getaway especially still has more limited possibilities... just weigh all possibilities. Use slow/quicker advancing for low/high pair and double hits similar to the flop. Again in general the theme is to aim to be a little conservative as others are more likely to have improved in both.

Postmans: I liked the big table, it's quite nice specific info. Added it to bottom

2026-08-09T21:44:14Z

I liked the big table, it's quite nice specific info. Added it to bottom

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Kostinen: Fix incorrect example

2026-08-09T05:11:13Z

Fix incorrect example

Jeopardytempest: Couple tweaks: added table headings and such

2026-08-07T05:45:23Z

Couple tweaks: added table headings and such

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	* The median hand is around J8.		* The median hand is around J8.


			'''''This table is only the mathematical average truth, not the usual strategy of BGA players!:'''''
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			! colspan="5" \|Mathematical estimated average position
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	!Chips		!Chips
	!6 players		!6 players
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	While this is average statistics, many on BGA instead use a different pattern to emphasize high card information. '''See the High card promesse heading below for hints on more typical BGA chip usage preflop.'''		While this is average statistics, many on BGA instead use a different pattern to emphasize high card information. '''See the High card promesse strategy heading below for hints on more typical BGA chip usage preflop.'''

	When you play regularly with people, you may develop different chip standards. But this table and the one further below are general loose ideas for BGA players which haven't known where to roughly value cards before.		When you play regularly with people, you may develop different chip standards. But this table and the one further below are general loose ideas for BGA players which haven't known where to roughly value cards before.
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	You can also drop your chip to ensure the round doesn't end so people can reconsider their positions, if the Confirm All Rounds setting is not turned on, or when people may've already voted to move on but should maybe reconsider. Or to hold play if a specialist card should be used.		You can also drop your chip to ensure the round doesn't end so people can reconsider their positions, if the Confirm All Rounds setting is not turned on, or when people may've already voted to move on but should maybe reconsider. Or to hold play if a specialist card should be used.

	==High card promesse ==		==High card promesse strategy ==
	High card promesse is a powerful convention change from the basic pre-flop chip valuation statistics above, offering more information on the highest cards preflop, and is commonly the pattern used on BGA.		High card promesse is a powerful convention change from the basic pre-flop chip valuation statistics above, offering more information on the highest cards preflop, and is commonly the pattern used on BGA.

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			! colspan="5" \|Typical BGA chip strategy
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	!Chips		!Chips
	!6 players		!6 players

Jeopardytempest: I rewrote much of the guide, cleaned up grammar, tried to organize and streamline it a bit. I did take out the big percentages tables... I didn't think they added much for most readers/situations, though may be wrong, up to everyone to decide if they need them. Or maybe could link to them?

2026-08-07T05:41:51Z

I rewrote much of the guide, cleaned up grammar, tried to organize and streamline it a bit. I did take out the big percentages tables... I didn't think they added much for most readers/situations, though may be wrong, up to everyone to decide if they need them. Or maybe could link to them?

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Romain672: adding paying attention to order postflop

2026-07-27T18:10:56Z

adding paying attention to order postflop

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	When hitting nothing while I like taking a token 1 or 2 below my first chip if nobody react, though many people ask in chat for people to never do it and take instead the same token than the previous round. Your hand can only decreate in value with 2 pairs on the board or with 1 pair and goes from double pair to 'single pair' (read the third to last section for more informations).		When hitting nothing while I like taking a token 1 or 2 below my first chip if nobody react, though many people ask in chat for people to never do it and take instead the same token than the previous round. Your hand can only decreate in value with 2 pairs on the board or with 1 pair and goes from double pair to 'single pair' (read the third to last section for more informations).

			When 3+ players improved post flop and the chips to take isn't obvious, you should first make sure everyone understand which players improved. Then, pay attention to anyone which show strength even once above bottom pair. Someone which got the chip 1 preflop and try once to be above someone else which hitted a pair mean they should got at least middle pair. At the end of the flop, if per example 2345 improved, and they finish 4635, we first got at least bottom pair for the player who got 4 preflop, at least middle pair for the players having 2&5 preflop, and at least top pair for the player having 3 preflop. If you are sure no one seem to have bottom pair since many players fighted for 5/6, then you can rank all of those one higher (bottom>middle, middle>top, top>above top pair). This can be important turn and river to compare yourself with others.

	== Turn and River advices ==		== Turn and River advices ==

Romain672: /* Simple interpertation pre flop */ in between modifications while discussing privately

2026-07-20T10:47:00Z

Simple interpertation pre flop: in between modifications while discussing privately

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	\|pairs / A / K		\|pairs / A / K
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	~~The few missing hands are depending of conventions: you could play them slowly preflop, and then show you are between two chips.~~

	Note that if you play as group, you can play with any table of your choice, and simplify this table (putting all non kicker at the same chip) would be better for everyone. But the table here is to play with any player on bga which haven't read any table.		Note that if you play as group, you can play with any table of your choice, and simplify this table (putting all non kicker at the same chip) would be better for everyone. But the table here is to play with any player on bga which haven't read any table.

X: /* Simple interpertation pre flop */

2026-07-13T19:29:44Z

Simple interpertation pre flop

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	For example with a board JJ447, and you have A6, the 6 will not matter, your hand is the same as A2 and AK. So any earlier fights where you believe you both had aces no longer matter. Just ensure you don't give way to a king-high hand, and certainly all pairs and higher should be above you.		For example with a board JJ447, and you have A6, the 6 will not matter, your hand is the same as A2 and AK. So any earlier fights where you believe you both had aces no longer matter. Just ensure you don't give way to a king-high hand, and certainly all pairs and higher should be above you.

	This means a huge thing '''<u>for pocket pairs</u>'''. If you have 5-5, and the board starts 2-7-7-9, '''while''' '''your hand was probably the best one pre flop (chip 6)''', was still pretty good post-flop and after the turn (only falling behind someone with a 7 or 9), if another 2 comes, '''it will suddenly became the worst hand after the river''' because you can't use triple pairs... your best hand is ~~2-2~~-7-7-9, the worst possible hand. That mean that an 8-2 hand, which probably took the 1 or 2 chip pre-flop is now beating you. And so you should fight for the 1 chip and insist a lot since it's often not obvious for others players.		This means a huge thing '''<u>for pocket pairs</u>'''. If you have 5-5, and the board starts 6-7-7-9, '''while''' '''your hand was probably the best one pre flop (chip 6)''', was still pretty good post-flop and after the turn (only falling behind someone with a 6, 7 or 9), if another 9 comes, '''it will suddenly became the worst hand after the river''' because you can't use triple pairs... your best hand is 7-7-9-9-6, the worst possible hand. That mean that an 8-2 hand, which probably took the 1 or 2 chip pre-flop is now beating you. And so you should fight for the 1 chip and insist a lot since it's often not obvious for others players.

	If you're unsure, take your best 5 cards to create your hand. That mean that AJ99752 has the same value than AJ99743: they both use AJ997 to make their best hand. '''Keep rechecking the indicator notice of what you have next to your cards''', it will help you notice when you've made a mistake.		If you're unsure, take your best 5 cards to create your hand. That mean that AJ99752 has the same value than AJ99743: they both use AJ997 to make their best hand. '''Keep rechecking the indicator notice of what you have next to your cards''', it will help you notice when you've made a mistake.

	=== 4 cards of a suit on the board: reanalyze heavily ===		===4 cards of a suit on the board: reanalyze heavily===
	When 3 diamonds show up there is a small chance that one or perhaps two players have a flush, and they will be aggressive. But when a 4th diamond lands, it means many flushes may be made. If your flush is with the bottom card, you may need to work your way backwards behind those with higher diamonds. The pre-flop chips can offer a little hint, but sometimes it's the kicker that made the flush, sometimes it isn't. A hand with an ace of spade and a 2 of diamond is now weaker than a 4 of spade and a 3 of diamond.		When 3 diamonds show up there is a small chance that one or perhaps two players have a flush, and they will be aggressive. But when a 4th diamond lands, it means many flushes may be made. If your flush is with the bottom card, you may need to work your way backwards behind those with higher diamonds. The pre-flop chips can offer a little hint, but sometimes it's the kicker that made the flush, sometimes it isn't. A hand with an ace of spade and a 2 of diamond is now weaker than a 4 of spade and a 3 of diamond.

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	Use the pre-flop chips and movement to gauge top possibility. A player that immediately took the 1 chip before the start shouldn't have a 10 or higher. The 6 chip could have an ace in the flush... or their 3 kicker as their flush... or their pocket pair 2 as their flush. Be open to each possibility.		Use the pre-flop chips and movement to gauge top possibility. A player that immediately took the 1 chip before the start shouldn't have a 10 or higher. The 6 chip could have an ace in the flush... or their 3 kicker as their flush... or their pocket pair 2 as their flush. Be open to each possibility.

	=== Remember, full house beats regular flushes and straights ===		===Remember, full house beats regular flushes and straights===
	So watch for the board pairing up to reduce your otherwise strong position. And even with only one pair on the board, someone could match that and another. Or have a pocket pair matching the board. So even with such a strong hand early, watch for that coming from below.		So watch for the board pairing up to reduce your otherwise strong position. And even with only one pair on the board, someone could match that and another. Or have a pocket pair matching the board. So even with such a strong hand early, watch for that coming from below.

	Two pairs on the board? Be very ready to step back to anyone moving up to those pairs.		Two pairs on the board? Be very ready to step back to anyone moving up to those pairs.

	== Specialist and challenge cards ==		==Specialist and challenge cards ==

	==== Overcoming the challenger cards: ====		====Overcoming the challenger cards:====

	* '''Blackout''' (forget chips): Generally one of the hardest. Try to remember your position, and keep a rough note of movements and those around you. But often may need to verify situations a lot later on because even if you remember everything, others may not. Best to aim to try to move the game quicker, making less chip switches and rechecks. Try to be forgiving of mistakes, it's complicated. Some players use a method of everyone taking their prior chip to start the round, just to remind everyone. However, if not everyone does it, this too can add confusion.		*'''Blackout''' (forget chips): Generally one of the hardest. Try to remember your position, and keep a rough note of movements and those around you. But often may need to verify situations a lot later on because even if you remember everything, others may not. Best to aim to try to move the game quicker, making less chip switches and rechecks. Try to be forgiving of mistakes, it's complicated. Some players use a method of everyone taking their prior chip to start the round, just to remind everyone. However, if not everyone does it, this too can add confusion.
	* '''Security Cameras''' (3 pocket cards): Everything is gets a lot more complicated. Consider that crazier options now exist (someone could have 3 or 4 of a kind after a quiet flop... someone could have 3 cards for a straight or flush and hit early). Generally you want to devalue on preflop chips just slightly (perhaps take the top chip with an ace high, but immediately give it back, even if A-Q-9, where you'd probably hold it with A-9 initially). Play conservative always, odds of every increase is greater with a third card. The odds of pocket pairs are also much higher, so watch more for them. '''And don't forget a third pair (or a second triple) doesn't matter!'''		*'''Security Cameras''' (3 pocket cards): Everything is gets a lot more complicated. Consider that crazier options now exist (someone could have 3 or 4 of a kind after a quiet flop... someone could have 3 cards for a straight or flush and hit early). Generally you want to devalue on preflop chips just slightly (perhaps take the top chip with an ace high, but immediately give it back, even if A-Q-9, where you'd probably hold it with A-9 initially). Play conservative always, odds of every increase is greater with a third card. The odds of pocket pairs are also much higher, so watch more for them. '''And don't forget a third pair (or a second triple) doesn't matter!'''
	* '''Laser Tripwires/Motion Detector''' (one players get new cards after flop): Seems to often be overlooked by other players; often good to announce in chat that you (or another) has new cards. It can be very hard to re-find position, especially if many hit (and including the new cards). The player with the new cards may not have closely watched the position battles in other zones, so may need information extra times.		*'''Laser Tripwires/Motion Detector''' (one players get new cards after flop): Seems to often be overlooked by other players; often good to announce in chat that you (or another) has new cards. It can be very hard to re-find position, especially if many hit (and including the new cards). The player with the new cards may not have closely watched the position battles in other zones, so may need information extra times.
	* '''Quick Access/Hasty Getaway''' (skip chips for a round): Quick Access can be tough if similar pocket cards and busy flop. But Hasty Getaway especially still has more limited possibilities... just weigh all possibilities. Use slow/quicker advancing for low/high pair and double hits similar to the flop. Again in general the theme is to aim to be a little conservative as others are more likely to have improved in both.		*'''Quick Access/Hasty Getaway''' (skip chips for a round): Quick Access can be tough if similar pocket cards and busy flop. But Hasty Getaway especially still has more limited possibilities... just weigh all possibilities. Use slow/quicker advancing for low/high pair and double hits similar to the flop. Again in general the theme is to aim to be a little conservative as others are more likely to have improved in both.
	* '''Noise Sensors/Ventilation Shaft''' (lock a chip value): Don't take quick at all unless you're very strong (Ventilation) or weak (Noise). Huddle around the next chip. Perhaps repeatedly pick up and put down the neighboring chip quickly to emphasize you are fairly near the special chip (if you have like 6-3 you could take the 2 repeatedly in Noise Sensors, if you have like A-K or 4-4 you could take the second-highest chip repeatedly in Ventilation Shaft)		*'''Noise Sensors/Ventilation Shaft''' (lock a chip value): Don't take quick at all unless you're very strong (Ventilation) or weak (Noise). Huddle around the next chip. Perhaps repeatedly pick up and put down the neighboring chip quickly to emphasize you are fairly near the special chip (if you have like 6-3 you could take the 2 repeatedly in Noise Sensors, if you have like A-K or 4-4 you could take the second-highest chip repeatedly in Ventilation Shaft)
	* '''Retina Scan/Fingerprint Scan''' (need extra group vote to pass): Try to be more watchful of movements as the game goes on, even in other parts of order, especially as the game goes on. For Retina Scan (guess a player's card value) watch how hit pairs move in relation to each other. The chips nearest the pre-flop position of the final top chip may have extra information, so use them. Pocket pairs (especially when a player stays top chip) and flushes can be absolutely brutal, do the best you can to narrow it down from the board and the player's speed in each round. For Fingerprint Scan (guess the player's result) look for the typical moves (2 regular increases suggests 2 pair or 3 of a kind [depending on whether the board already had the card]... a strong rapid jump up and aggression on the chip may show a straight or flush). Again watch for the pocket pair possibility for the top preflop chips. One helpful move can be to repeatedly take the top chip quickly on a turn where you hit something bigger. So someone already the 6 chip preflop may hammer the 6 to show 3 of a kind on a quiet flop. Or someone leading may hammer the 6 to show they've moved to a straight or flush.		*'''Retina Scan/Fingerprint Scan''' (need extra group vote to pass): Try to be more watchful of movements as the game goes on, even in other parts of order, especially as the game goes on. For Retina Scan (guess a player's card value) watch how hit pairs move in relation to each other. The chips nearest the pre-flop position of the final top chip may have extra information, so use them. Pocket pairs (especially when a player stays top chip) and flushes can be absolutely brutal, do the best you can to narrow it down from the board and the player's speed in each round. For Fingerprint Scan (guess the player's result) look for the typical moves (2 regular increases suggests 2 pair or 3 of a kind [depending on whether the board already had the card]... a strong rapid jump up and aggression on the chip may show a straight or flush). Again watch for the pocket pair possibility for the top preflop chips. One helpful move can be to repeatedly take the top chip quickly on a turn where you hit something bigger. So someone already the 6 chip preflop may hammer the 6 to show 3 of a kind on a quiet flop. Or someone leading may hammer the 6 to show they've moved to a straight or flush.

	==== Using the specialist cards: ====		====Using the specialist cards:====

	* '''Informant/Getaway Driver/Mastermind''' (one player reveals info): Save it for the end, as early disputes may resolve, and new ones occur. For card reveals, try to show what others may need most (if it seems clear you hit the same pair as someone, it may be best to show your kicker [if applicable] instead) Generally show your top flush card. When voting, consider who can give the most information... if 3 players need resolving that all suggest to have either the same or uncertain pair orders, or similar preflop cards, the player in the middle could be more useful in revealing a card. Often the less experienced player may be the one to ensure. '''Always use the card''', you'll be surprised at how often it winds up useful when you didn't think it would be!		*'''Informant/Getaway Driver/Mastermind''' (one player reveals info): Save it for the end, as early disputes may resolve, and new ones occur. For card reveals, try to show what others may need most (if it seems clear you hit the same pair as someone, it may be best to show your kicker [if applicable] instead) Generally show your top flush card. When voting, consider who can give the most information... if 3 players need resolving that all suggest to have either the same or uncertain pair orders, or similar preflop cards, the player in the middle could be more useful in revealing a card. Often the less experienced player may be the one to ensure. '''Always use the card''', you'll be surprised at how often it winds up useful when you didn't think it would be!
	* '''Muscle''' (win grouping ties): Usually worth playing. But watch out for other players with the same hand. Pocket aces cruise along as chip 6 in a 2-4-7-10-J had with only little moves up. Playing muscle to separate uncertain middle pairs suddenly knocks them off the throne, so both the player with the top chip and the player moving up need to be mindful of that.		*'''Muscle''' (win grouping ties): Usually worth playing. But watch out for other players with the same hand. Pocket aces cruise along as chip 6 in a 2-4-7-10-J had with only little moves up. Playing muscle to separate uncertain middle pairs suddenly knocks them off the throne, so both the player with the top chip and the player moving up need to be mindful of that.
	* '''Investor/Math Whiz''' (preflop info for all): Take advantage of it, and consider options! Someone has 14 in Math Whiz? If they're taking high preflop, they have 7-7. If they jump to top quick at flop with 6-8-J, they have 6-8. If they move up decent on a flop of 2-8-K after being a happy 2 chip, they probably have 4-8 and so middle pair (they could be overplaying a pair of 2s, but can't have a king). Use the info to doublecheck moves later (sometimes it'll rule out pairs or triples and instead point to things like flushes and straights). Remember '''an ace or 10 is not a pocket card (investor)''', and '''10/J/Q/K all count as 10 while aces count as 11 in Math Whiz'''. And remember to look out for pocket pairs!		*'''Investor/Math Whiz''' (preflop info for all): Take advantage of it, and consider options! Someone has 14 in Math Whiz? If they're taking high preflop, they have 7-7. If they jump to top quick at flop with 6-8-J, they have 6-8. If they move up decent on a flop of 2-8-K after being a happy 2 chip, they probably have 4-8 and so middle pair (they could be overplaying a pair of 2s, but can't have a king). Use the info to doublecheck moves later (sometimes it'll rule out pairs or triples and instead point to things like flushes and straights). Remember '''an ace or 10 is not a pocket card (investor)''', and '''10/J/Q/K all count as 10 while aces count as 11 in Math Whiz'''. And remember to look out for pocket pairs!
	* '''Coordinator/Con Artist''' (forced card change at start): Limited in use. Occasionally can help you know what another player has (since you saw card(s)), especially in games with less players. May be useful for newer/weaker players to give up middle cards (like 9-Q) that can often be complicated in hopes of an easier hand at the top or bottom end.		*'''Coordinator/Con Artist''' (forced card change at start): Limited in use. Occasionally can help you know what another player has (since you saw card(s)), especially in games with less players. May be useful for newer/weaker players to give up middle cards (like 9-Q) that can often be complicated in hopes of an easier hand at the top or bottom end.
	* '''Jack/Hacker''' (other card alterations): Rarely used by most groups. Hacker could be helpful to use preflop to resolve a bitter battle over a chip. Jack can occasionally settle a debate at end of the hand, though in most circumstances confuses things more. Probably best not to change your chip in expectation of the jack token until you actually have it, especially in regular movement times, as that can lead players to misunderstand your cards or widespread confusion. A jack may give you a straight? That may feel great. But is it actually useful to ordering the ranks of everyone's cards? Usually not.<!-- End of guide -->		*'''Jack/Hacker''' (other card alterations): Rarely used by most groups. Hacker could be helpful to use preflop to resolve a bitter battle over a chip. Jack can occasionally settle a debate at end of the hand, though in most circumstances confuses things more. Probably best not to change your chip in expectation of the jack token until you actually have it, especially in regular movement times, as that can lead players to misunderstand your cards or widespread confusion. A jack may give you a straight? That may feel great. But is it actually useful to ordering the ranks of everyone's cards? Usually not.<!-- End of guide -->