Pusoy Dos, is a variation of Big Two that is popular in the Philippines.
In Pusoy Dos, the order of the suits is strictly diamonds > hearts > spades > clubs, with the two of diamonds being the highest card in the game and the three of clubs the lowest. On the other hand, Big Two is sometimes played with the order of the suits being spades > hearts > clubs > diamonds and sometimes with the order of the suits being spades > hearts > diamonds > clubs.

Also, Pusoy Dos has some differences in scoring.

Also called “pepito” in Ilocano.

Younger generations of Pusoy Dos players have begun using Pusoy Dos Taunts to successfully raise the entertainment aspect of Pusoy Dos. For example, Shaft Openers and Fantastic Wieners have been employed to further the game’s enjoyment.

Optional Variations

Hands consisting of two pairs are allowed in some versions of Pusoy Dos, while flushes and straight flushes are not allowed.

Main Variation

The most common variation played commonly by middle schoolers and high schoolers follows the rules as shown in Big Two with some differences. Firstly, there is no scoring. It’s round by round with no bigger goal. Secondly, three of a kind is not a valid hand. It must be broken up into pairs or used with a separate pair as a full house. Finally, it is a common practice to reshuffle if one is dealt all four twos. The one who is handed those is considered to have lost, ironically. However, people with four twos often lack other good cards and thusly lose anyway. Also, the order of suits from low to high respectively is clubs, spades, hearts, diamonds. If you’re playing someone, it’s like following this format.

See also

• Big Two

References

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