Stud Game — 7-Card Stud High with Initial Discard · 6 Players Max
Overview
Super Stud is a 7-card stud variant where each player receives four cards face-down plus one face-up door card. After the bring-in bet, each active player calls or raises and simultaneously discards two of their four hole cards, then play continues like standard 7-card stud with three more streets. Best 5-card high hand wins.
Watch a Sample Hand
Four hole cards dealt down, then two are discarded after the bring-in — then three more streets lead to the showdown.
POT: $15
YOU (Hero)
WINNER!
Player 2
Player 3
BRING-IN ▲
Ready to Deal
Press Next Step to begin dealing the sample hand.
Step 0 of 6
Ante
All players post an ante. Maximum 6 players.
The Deal
Initial deal: Four cards face-down + one face-up door card
Bring-In: Player with the lowest door card brings in (Low Card Bring-In)
Discard Round: Each active player calls or raises, then discards exactly two of their four hole cards. Players who fold do not discard.
Streets 4–6: One card face-up each
7th Street: One card face-down
Final Hand
Best five-card high poker hand from the remaining seven cards (two kept holes + door + four streets). Standard poker rankings apply.
Strategy Tips
Starting with 4 hole cards gives you a tremendous selection advantage — evaluate all six possible pairs before committing two to your hand
Prefer pairs and high connectors in your kept holes; fold when your best two hole cards don't complement your door card
Pay attention to which opponents discard quickly vs. slowly — confident discards often signal a made hand in their two kept cards
Door card visibility means your opponents can read your board; keep hidden cards that strengthen what isn't visible
