Low hands are ranked without reference to straights or flushes thus, ace, 2, 3 is lowest. These showdowns are won by the player with the lowest cards in Rds I and III, the 'Low Rounds,' and by the player with the highest cards in Rds II and IV, the 'High Rounds'. The game has multiple rounds each with independent showdowns (comparisons of the three cards held by the wagering players and payoff to winner). The game begins by dealing three cards to each player, starting Round I. It may be played with anywhere from 2 to 16 people.Ī three round game alternating high and low. The game requires a pack of standard playing cards and tokens such as chips or coins. R e : P o k e r G a m e R u l e s - C h a l l e n g eĬhallenge, also known as guts, is a form of poker.