Last Updated on April 14, 2025 by The Official Game Rules Team

Pokeno (PO-KE-NO) is a classic game that combines the luck of Bingo with the strategy of Poker. Players race to complete rows on their boards using a standard deck of cards, covering spaces as the dealer calls them out. With multiple variations and scoring options, PO-KE-NO is perfect for family game night, casual gatherings, or anyone who loves a mix of card games and chance.

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How to Play Pokeno (PO-KE-NO)

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Basic Rules:

• Each player (except the dealer) receives a PO-KE-NO board and a stack of chips. If there are extra boards, the dealer may also join in.
• The dealer shuffles the deck and turns over the top card, announcing it aloud (e.g., “Queen of Spades”).
• Any player who has that card on their board places a chip on it.
• The dealer continues turning over cards one at a time, and players keep marking their boards.
• The first player to cover five cards in a row — either horizontally or vertically — calls out “OUT” and wins the round.
• The winner becomes the next dealer.

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Scoring Options

Option 1: Chip Collection
The winning player collects all chips placed on the other players’ boards.

Option 2: Poker Hand Value
The winner scores based on the Poker Value of the five covered cards. (See “Poker Hand Rankings” below.)

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Game Variations

1. 5-Card PO-KE-NO

• Follow the basic rules, but keep drawing until all players have five in a row.
• The winner is the player whose completed line forms the highest-ranking Poker hand.
• Scoring:
  • Winner takes all chips from opponents’ boards
    OR
  • Each player pays chips equal to the value of the winning hand

2. PO-KE-NO Blackjack

• The dealer competes against all other players.
• Cards are turned over until the dealer gets five in a row.
• Players who also complete a line compare Poker hand values with the dealer:
  • Higher value beats the dealer
  • Lower value loses
• Use standard scoring or create custom wagers before starting

3. PO-KE-NO Roulette

• Each player places a wager chip on any card on their board, which marks one vertical and one horizontal row.
• The dealer turns over 25 cards, calling each one aloud.
• Players may only cover cards in rows marked by their wager chip.
• If a player completes five in a row before 25 cards are called, they win.
• If no one wins, the dealer claims victory.

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Poker Hand Rankings & Suggested Chip Values

Hand	Description	Chips
Royal Straight Flush	A-K-Q-J-10 (same suit)	9
Straight Flush	Five sequential cards, same suit	8
Four of a Kind	Four cards of the same rank	7
Full House	Three of a kind + one pair	6
Flush	Five cards, same suit, not in sequence	5
Straight	Five cards in sequence, mixed suits	4
Three of a Kind	Three cards of the same rank	3
Two Pair	Two pairs	2
One Pair	One pair	1

Pokeno (PO-KE-NO) is easy to learn and endlessly replayable, offering a unique blend of Poker and Bingo fun. Whether you prefer traditional scoring or want to spice things up with Blackjack or Roulette-style play, there’s a version for every group. Gather your chips, shuffle the deck, and see who can call out “OUT” first!