Poker & Card Terms
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In poker, what does it mean to 'bluff'?
About Poker & Card Terms
Poker & Card Terms is a free word games quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 9 easy, 6 medium questions. Put your poker face on and test your card game vocabulary! A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. In poker, what does it mean to 'bluff'?
Answer: To bet aggressively with a weak hand to make opponents fold
Bluffing is betting or raising with a weak hand to convince opponents you have a strong hand, causing them to fold superior hands.
2. In poker, what is the 'flop'?
Answer: The first three community cards dealt face up in Texas Hold'em
The flop is the first three community cards dealt face up in Texas Hold'em and Omaha poker, following the first round of betting.
3. What is a 'full house' in poker?
Answer: Three of a kind plus a pair
A full house is a poker hand consisting of three cards of one rank and two cards of another rank, such as three Kings and two Sevens.
4. In poker, what does 'going all-in' mean?
Answer: Betting all of your remaining chips on a single hand
Going all-in means wagering all of your remaining chips on the current hand. If you lose, you are eliminated; if you win, you double up or more.
5. What is the 'river' in Texas Hold'em poker?
Answer: The fifth and final community card
The river is the fifth and final community card dealt in Texas Hold'em, following the flop (three cards) and the turn (fourth card).
Things you'll learn along the way
- A tell is an unconscious action, behavior, or habit that gives away information about the strength of a player's hand, such as nervous fidgeting or a change in posture.
- 'The nuts' refers to the best possible hand at any given point in a poker game, based on the community cards showing.
- A bad beat occurs when a player with a statistically strong hand loses to an opponent who made a lucky draw, often against the odds.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in Poker & Card Terms?
Poker & Card Terms has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is Poker & Card Terms free to play?
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How long does Poker & Card Terms take?
Most players finish Poker & Card Terms in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
What's a good follow-up after Poker & Card Terms?
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