Poker Double Practical Skills

Author: Zhang Huifu
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Double (Sheng) is an evolution of the single (Sheng) game played with a standard deck of cards. Using two decks of cards to play (Sheng) is commonly referred to as "Double." It gained popularity in the early 1980s and has seen significant growth in recent years, becoming popular in most regions of China with a large number of enthusiasts. This book introduces one of the finest card games among many—"Double," which is renowned as the "Chinese Bridge." Using two decks of cards to play (Sheng) is commonly called "Double," a popular intellectual and brain-stimulating competitive activity among card players. The author of this book positions Double as "Chinese Bridge," drawing inspiration from some of Bridge's gameplay. Based on years of practical experience in playing Double, the author unifies and standardizes various playing methods and competition rules of Double to make the game more fair, competitive, and entertaining, thereby promoting Double as a national card game competition. The book focuses on practical Double skills, such as how to act as the dealer, how the partner assists the dealer in playing cards, defensive techniques, and winning strategies, with typical card examples provided for illustration to enhance the reader's practical Double skills. The book is rich in content, illustrated with graphics, easy to understand, and highly practical, making it an excellent guide and companion for card game enthusiasts.