HORSE GAME BREAKDOWN

"Know each path, master them all you will."

Dive deep into each of the five poker variants that make up HORSE. Master the rules, understand the strategies, and dominate the mixed games.

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Texas Hold'em
The most popular poker variant with community cards
Game Rules

Overview

Each player receives two private hole cards and uses them with five community cards to make the best five-card hand.

Hand Rankings

Standard poker hand rankings (Royal Flush highest, High Card lowest)

Basic Strategy
  • 1
    Play tight-aggressive with premium hands (AA, KK, QQ, AK)
  • 2
    Position is crucial - play more hands in late position
  • 3
    Value bet strong hands, avoid bluffing too much in fixed-limit
  • 4
    Pay attention to board texture and opponent tendencies

💡 Pro Tip: Practice this game individually before jumping into HORSE to build confidence and understanding.

Visual Example
Texas Hold'em Example Hand

Example Texas Hold'em hand showing typical card layout and betting action

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