Chinese poker
| Origin | China |
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| Players | 2–4 |
| Cards | 52 |
| Deck | standard 52 card deck |
| Rank (high→low) | A K Q J 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 |
| Play | Clockwise |
| Playing time | 2 – 5 min. per round |
| Chance | High |
| Related games | |
| Pai gow poker Open-face Chinese poker Big two Poker | |
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| Traditional Chinese | 十三張 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 十三张 | ||||||
| Literal meaning | thirteen cards | ||||||
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Chinese poker is a card game based on poker hand rankings. It is intended as a beginner-friendly game, with only a basic knowledge of poker hand rankings needed to get started. The format allows for frequent unexpected outcomes due to the large element of luck involved, meaning a beginner has a good chance of winning in the short term against even experienced opponents.