The cards arrive as a typical 52 card set with the addition of 2 Jokers, plus a Joker with a silverback.
Settling down at the table with a few other suitably engaged players and cards are dealt, tea poured, and slices of cake cut before the first cards are dealt.
It’s instantly apparent that playing Poker could raise a few issues, especially as player two openly starts to ask questions about depth & layers.
I’m more than happy to oblige with answers to their questions; I now know that player two is armed with the 5 of hearts.
After a few hours of pre-game prep, and most of the cards are learnt off by heart, all I need to do is keep the conversation about photography flowing.
A subtle blurt of information from one or other players is all that I need for that added insight into the other player’s hands. It’s a small advantage, but when your high playing stakes like this, any advantage is welcome.
After a game of good length, at least 3 minutes, the youngest amongst us screams SNAP, and the game is brought to a close. The next round apparently is 52 pick-up.
As a side note, the quality of the cards means that they wipe down easily to remove traces of cake, and show good resilience after flying across the room.
