Description
We have pondered whether to bring back the Two2Six deck or not several times. At one point, we even started a crowdfunding campaign to attempt to generate enough interest, but it failed. But we are not giving up on it yet. We’re still not for sure anything will become of it, but if you are interested please fill out the form below and if/when something happens we will let you know.
BTW, we aren’t selling Two2Six at the price listed. It is just a price someone was selling some of our old decks for on eBay a couple of years ago. The Two2Six decks are actually just out of print, and have been for a few years.
Two2Six Playing Cards are unique playing cards that add a twist to any normal card game. The deck is often considered a “six-handed” deck of cards that is intended for various types of games like six or nine handed poker and Super Solitaire. One of the most popular uses has been for various trick taking card games like Bicycle “Six Handed 500” and other card games that require either extra cards or extra jokers.
EXTRA JOKERS?
YES! Two2Six has 4 “suited” jokers to allow not only for games that require 4 jokers, but to allow you to use each of the jokers while you play Super Solitaire. Each deck contains 68 playable cards in all! It actually includes 64 “normal” cards instead of 52, and then it has 4 jokers for all those people who have wanted a deck with more jokers! If you don’t use the jokers, just set them aside.
WHAT ARE THE EXTRA CARDS?
You still have your normal Ace thru King setup in this deck, but it also includes an 11, 12 and 13 for each suit. We know you do not need the “black 13s” for card games like Bicycle “Six Handed 500”, but they are great to have for other card games like six or nine handed poker or to play Super Solitaire.
WHAT ARE THE RANKS OF THE CARDS?
Here are the cards place in basic order of rank for most card games…
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, Jack, Queen, King, Ace. A joker can be used in Super Solitaire for any card of the same suit. In “6 Handed Party Poker” you would use the suited jokers as a “wild” card but only as the appropriate suit.
ABOUT THE DECK:
The Two2Six deck is made with excellent quality playing card stock (300gsm) that has a blocked-out center (meaning you can’t see thru the cards) and is a standard, poker sized deck (2-1/2″ x 3-1/2″).
A FEW BASIC CARD GAMES TO PLAY WITH THIS DECK:
Six Handed Party Poker (or 6+ Players)
Often times you want to sit down and play poker, but you have 6 or more players who want to play. If you are playing something like “Texas Hold ’em” you can just use a normal deck of cards with no problems, but if you want to play 7 cards, nothing wild, this is where you start to get in trouble. While there are still enough cards in a normal deck to play with 6 players, you cannot play with 8! With one of these decks, you are able to play with up to 9 players for an awesome night of “party” poker. We like to use the deck every time we play with 6 or more because of the awesome twist it adds to the odds of playing poker.
The nice part is many folks don’t like it when there is “5 of a kind” like there is with a 5 suited deck. This keeps poker the same basic “4 of a kind” game, but adds a fun twist that allows more people to play, too.
Standard rules of Six-Handed Five Hundred
The six-hand game of Five Hundred. For six players, you need a special 62-card pack (like this one) that includes spot cards numbered 11 and 12 in each suit and 13 in each of two other suits. The joker may be added, making a 63-card pack. This permits a deal of 10 cards to each player and three cards to the widow. There are two partnerships of three players on each side. The partners are seated so that each has an opponent on his left and right.
To read more directions on Five Hundred, check out our rule page at… How to Play Five Hundred
Super Solitaire
This is solitaire gone crazy! Your rank of cards are as listed above, with the 11, 12 and 13 being after the 10 but before the Jack. Basically, you have MORE cards to play your favorite solitaire card game with. This adds a new dimension beyond what you could imagine. The 4 suited jokers can be used as “wild” cards but only with the appropriate suit. Be careful not to use your “wild” cards too early, are you may still get beat. The options are endless!
If you have other versions or ideas on how to use Two2Six, please let us know. Stay tuned for variations as we welcome your suggestions.
Doris –
Got the cards a few months ago and flat out wore them out. They work great for our group. I do wish the cards were just a little thicker so maybe they would last longer.
rick s –
love the new batch. design is better and cards are
Marge Wenker–Albany, MN –
When are you going to bring back the 6 handed card deck. We are out and need some decks soon.