the player sitting to the left of the dealer, who usually plays the first card in the first round of the game
The elder hand refers to the first player to act or make a move in certain card games, particularly in trick-taking games. In many games, the elder hand is the player who sits to the dealer's left and plays their card first during each trick. The position of the elder hand can be important because it often sets the tone for the round, with the other players responding to the card played. In some games, the elder hand may have additional responsibilities or advantages, depending on the rules of the specific game being played.
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the player sitting who usually plays the second card in the first round of the game
The younger hand can refer to the player who is playing second, or in some cases, to the player who has the lesser position or disadvantage in the game. In games like Piquet, the younger hand refers to the player who is dealt the second set of cards, and this player typically plays after the first player, known as the elder hand. The younger hand may have a strategic disadvantage, as they have less control over the flow of the game, but this can vary depending on the specific rules of the card game being played.
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a hand that contains an even distribution of cards across the suits, typically with no long suits or voids, and is considered advantageous in games like bridge
A balanced hand in card games refers to a hand where the distribution of cards among the four suits is relatively even. In a balanced hand, a player typically has a similar number of cards in each suit, often with no suit being significantly stronger or weaker than the others. A balanced hand is generally considered advantageous because it provides flexibility in play, allowing the player to make a variety of moves depending on the situation.
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to give out playing cards to all the players in a game
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a hand of cards in certain card games that is dealt face-up on the table and is played by a partner or opponent of the actual holder of the hand
A dummy hand refers to a set of cards that is exposed and placed face-up on the table, typically in games like Bridge. The dummy hand belongs to one of the players, but it is controlled by their partner. While the player whose hand is exposed cannot make decisions for their dummy hand, the partner can use the information of the dummy hand to strategize their moves. The dummy hand adds an element of strategy, as players can plan their plays based on the cards visible to them, while also considering the actions of their opponents.
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a card that causes a player's hand to exceed a specified limit or point total, resulting in a loss or disqualification from the game
A bust card refers to a card that causes a player’s hand to exceed the maximum allowed value in a card game, particularly in Blackjack. In Blackjack, the goal is to have a hand value as close to 21 as possible without going over. If a player’s total exceeds 21, the player "busts" and loses the round. A bust card is the card that pushes the total over the limit. For example, if a player has a hand totaling 19 and draws a 3, the hand becomes 22, and the player busts.
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