Shockwave Poker is a unique version of video poker. The play is "normal" most of the time, but as soon as you obtain a Four of a Kind hand, you enter Shockwave mode. Shockwave mode begins with the next play and lasts for ten plays or until you get another Four of a Kind, whichever happens first. Four of a Kind formed during Shockwave mode is paid at a bonus rate.
The object is to obtain a five-card poker hand that contains a winning combination. Payouts start with a pair of Jacks.
To start playing the game, you first need to place a bet.
Once Deal or Bet Max is clicked, five cards are dealt. The Deal control is replaced by a Draw button.
Note: Cards that form any winning combination are held automatically.
If your winning hand is Four of a Kind, Shockwave mode turns on immediately. If you have a winning poker hand other than Four of a Kind, you can participate in the doubling bonus round.
If you have a winning poker hand, you can increase your winnings by participating in the doubling bonus round. Your objective is to draw a card of higher value than the Dealer's.
The Dealer draws a face-up card and you are dealt 4 face-down cards to select from.
a) Should you draw a card of higher value than the Dealer's, your win amount is doubled and you can choose either to double again or collect your winnings. If you draw a card of value equal to the Dealer's, your win amount remains the same but you can choose either to double again or collect your winnings. You are allowed to double up to 5 times.
b) If you choose a card of lower value than the Dealer's, you lose your original bet and the playoff round is over.
Shockwave mode is initiated by the formation of Four of a Kind. Shockwave
mode begins with the next play and lasts for ten plays or until you get
another Four of a Kind, whichever happens first. Once Shockwave mode is
triggered you cannot change either bet amount or coins value till the
Shockwave mode is finished.
During Shockwave mode the counter for games played in this mode is displayed
on the screen. Once Shockwave mode ends, the counter disappears.
If you get a "quads" (Four of a Kind hand) during Shockwave mode, you will
get your winning paid at a bonus rate!
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Hand
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Description
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Sample
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| Royal Flush | This hand consists of Ten, Jack, Queen, King and Ace, all of the same suit. |
10H, JH, QH, KH, AH
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| Straight Flush | Five cards in sequence, all of the same suit. |
3S, 4S, 5S, 6S, 7S
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| Four of a Kind | Four cards of the same denomination, one in each suit. |
10D, 10S, 10H, 10C, 4D
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| Full House | Three cards of one denomination, and two cards of another. |
JH, JC, 7H, 7D, 7C
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| Flush | Five cards, all of the same suit. |
2H, 6H, 9H, QH, KH
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| Straight | Five cards in sequence of any suit. |
3H, 4C, 5D, 6C, 7S
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| Three of a Kind | Three cards of the same denomination and two unmatched cards. |
9C, 9D, 9H, 6C, 8D
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| Two Pair | Two sets of two cards of the same denomination and any fifth card. |
4D, 4S, 2C, 2H, 5S
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| Jacks or Better | A pair of Jacks, Queens, Kings or Aces. |
QC, QD, 7D, 3C, 9D
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