Pineapple (a.k.a. Crazy Pineapple)
Many players deem this variation as the “crazy” version of the Texas Holdem hence the name. The game is played between three to twenty players at a time with players starting with three in their hand. Participants are to discard one of their hole cards after the second round of betting.
The game begins with the two players at the left of the dealer with a small and large blind. The rest follow with their antes. Three hole cards are then dealt to each player. A round of betting starts after the cards have been dealt and it will be based on the cards of each player.
When the first betting round is completed, the dealer will now turn over three cards known as the flop. Players of Crazy Pineapple must remember that they must discard one of their three hole card. This stage of the game is critical hence they should plan their decisions wisely. Analyze your cards and determine the value of the card that you will discard from your hand first before ever doing it. To some players, they just take out the least favorable card but this could be tricky too. So strategize.
Second betting round follows beginning with the player sitting two seats to the left of the dealer. After which the dealer gives another round of community card called the “turn”. Third round of betting starts with the player sitting three seats to the left of the dealer. The dealer will now give the final round of community cards to all players called the “river”.
Final round of betting ensues starting with the player sitting four seats to the left of the dealer. The showdown now begins with players revealing their cards. Players that has not folded during the betting rounds may reveal their cards and declare their hand. They may use any combination of their two hole cards and the five community cards from the board to form their best hand. The player with the best five-card hand wins the pot.
Pineapple can be played as a high and low game.