Rule variations
January 31st, 2013 at 10:05:20 AM
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Can anyone think of a table game where a player can choose to buy a rule variation before the hand? I'm really not even sure if it would be allowed in nevada, but could present some opportunities for some new interesting games.
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January 31st, 2013 at 10:17:03 AM
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Fortune Pai Gow. A $5 minimum bet activates the Envy rule but you can make the bet for less. You can also effectively do this by moving from a lower-limit BJ table to a higher-limit one with better rules. Roulette is the same way: at the MGM they have both double-zero and single-zero tables but only single at the $25 limit or higher.
And buy-a-pay paytables in slot games have been around forever. Look at Bally's Blazing 7s.
And buy-a-pay paytables in slot games have been around forever. Look at Bally's Blazing 7s.
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January 31st, 2013 at 11:46:02 AM
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From my understanding that is more of a side bet that gets resolved based upon the cards dealt.
I am thinking more along the line that a player can choose to buy an option that they may or may not use. A very simplistic example would be paying a fee in blackjack before the hand and if you get a pair of aces you can re-split them if you receive additional aces. It isn't a bet, really you are just buying a rule variation that you may or may not actually use that hand. Another example might be buying an option to double down after your third card. Personally, I don't think either of those two would make a good game, but I don't want to disclose my idea quite yet.
I am thinking more along the line that a player can choose to buy an option that they may or may not use. A very simplistic example would be paying a fee in blackjack before the hand and if you get a pair of aces you can re-split them if you receive additional aces. It isn't a bet, really you are just buying a rule variation that you may or may not actually use that hand. Another example might be buying an option to double down after your third card. Personally, I don't think either of those two would make a good game, but I don't want to disclose my idea quite yet.
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January 31st, 2013 at 2:15:17 PM
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Without divulging too much, I discussed this with Jon Muskin a few months ago. I even gave it a name but haven't quite found the right mix of options yet.
January 31st, 2013 at 2:33:51 PM
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Doesn't one of those second-tier carny poker games allow a second ante bet in exchange for receiving a 6th card or a discard/draw or something?
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January 31st, 2013 at 3:22:14 PM
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Quote: rdw4potusDoesn't one of those second-tier carny poker games allow a second ante bet in exchange for receiving a 6th card or a discard/draw or something?
Yes, lunar poker does this, but you don't pay for this option until you see your initial cards.
January 31st, 2013 at 5:02:44 PM
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Quote: rdw4potusDoesn't one of those second-tier carny poker games allow a second ante bet in exchange for receiving a 6th card or a discard/draw or something?
Rabbit Hunter also does this as I recall
January 31st, 2013 at 7:14:18 PM
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