description Shifting Sands Overview
Shifting Sands is a home-game poker variant described as a form of Mexican stud. Its defining rule is that the rank of each player's hole card is wild for that player, so the wild rank can differ from one player to another and can change as new hands are dealt. The game is classified as a stud variant, and the name is also recorded as Rickey de Laet. Rules can vary among private games.
[Poker dictionary entry](https://www.poker1.com/archives/5552).
help Shifting Sands FAQ
What makes Shifting Sands different from ordinary stud poker?
Shifting Sands is a home-game variant described as a form of Mexican stud. The rank of each player's hole card is wild for that player, so different players can have different wild ranks.
Can the wild rank change during a hand of Shifting Sands?
The defining rule is that the wild rank is linked to the player's hole card, and the game can use new hands to establish new wild ranks. Players should agree on the exact reveal and betting rules before dealing.
Does one wild rank apply to everyone in Shifting Sands?
No. The key feature is player-specific wildness, meaning one player's hole-card rank may be wild while another player's wild rank is different. That makes the game unlike poker variants with one shared wild card.
Is Shifting Sands a casino poker game?
It is documented as a private or home-game poker variant rather than a widely standardized casino game. Its rules may therefore differ between groups, especially for dealing and betting rounds.
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