Four Color Decks

At any table, whether it be in a tournament or a ring game there is a table options or settings menu. About 80% of on line poker sites will offer in this menu the choice of a 2 color or 4 color deck. In a standard 2 color deck there are red hearts and diamonds and black clubs and spades. However, the 4 color option offers you red hearts, blue diamonds, green clubs and black spades. This option is for the most part helpful but can in some cases be a problem.

The benefits of a 4 color deck is that it helps players that are beginners with distinguishing between the suits. This is most important when it comes to flushes. For different reasons, size of the cards, quality of screens or connections and so forth it can be difficult to just glance at the cards and know the suit. A 4 color deck makes it a little more simple to read the cards. Even for veteran players and players that prefer speed poker games such as extreme turbo it creates a much needed advantage. Once set, it should remain set even if you log off the site. As with all of your table options, most sites save your preferences and they are enabled as soon as you log back onto the sit. If you are new to poker, try this option and see if it helps you.

Keep in mind, the 4 color deck can create problems for you. You can become used to having all 4 suits different and not pay attention to the suits symbols. Hearts are always hearts, clubs are always 3 leaf clovers ( or puppy toes ), spades are always spades ( steamed broad leaf ) , and diamonds are always diamonds. You do not want to get to the point that you forget to look at these symbols on your cards. I have never played at a land based table with a 4 color deck, at least not a standard poker deck. If you begin to use this option as a crutch on line it can led to mistakes when you have to return to 2 color deck play.

As with all table options, experiment with them, see what they are and how they work. Test them at Fun Money tables to see how you like them and if they help or hurt your game. Just because you have an option, does not mean you have to use it. You have the choice so choose which is best for you and your game. The important thing here and with any option is to see if it gives you any type of edge and if it does, take advantage of it. Poker is a friendly game but only to a certain point. It is played for money and in the end, everyone at that table with you is wanting to take yours away from you. Your opponents will use what ever they have in their own arsenal to help them and so should you. The bottom line is always play your cards the best you can so if a 4 color deck helps you play better use it.