description Pai Gow Tiles Overview
Pai gow is a traditional Chinese gambling game played with a set of 32 Chinese dominoes. Each player divides four tiles into a two-tile high hand and a two-tile low hand, both of which are compared with corresponding hands held by the banker; winning normally requires defeating both banker hands. Its rankings depend on named tile pairs and special combinations, making the game distinct from poker-based casino pai gow, which uses playing cards instead of tiles.
help Pai Gow Tiles FAQ
How many tiles are used in a game of pai gow?
Pai gow is played with a set of 32 Chinese dominoes. Each player and the banker use these tiles to form their hands.
How do you play pai gow tiles?
Each player divides four tiles into a two-tile high hand and a two-tile low hand. Both hands are then compared against the banker's corresponding high and low hands to determine the outcome.
How do you win in pai gow tiles?
Winning normally requires defeating both the banker's high hand and low hand with your corresponding hands. If you win one and lose the other, the result is typically a push.
Is pai gow tiles the same game as pai gow poker?
No, pai gow tiles is the traditional Chinese domino game, while pai gow poker is an American card game adaptation that uses a standard 52-card deck plus a joker. Pai gow poker was created in the 1980s as a casino-friendly version inspired by the original tile game.
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