Five card historical game to 61 points

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Re: Five card historical game to 61 points

Anyone still play the 5 card version to 61 points? I only see the 6 card deal now.

Re: Five card historical game to 61 points

5 card version to 61 points

I teach it to new players sometimes because it is faster. You still discard 2, so the hands are smaller.

Re: Five card historical game to 61 points

We do 61 in pubs. Its more relaxed and you can finish a game quickly.

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The pegging phase feels tighter because you have fewer cards to work with.