If you’ve ever played a card game with someone who likes to bend the rules, then you know how frustrating it can be. Cheating in card games is nothing new, but there are ways to avoid getting screwed by your opponent.
For instance, infrared marked playing card contact lenses are becoming increasingly popular. These lenses allow the cheater to see markings on the back of cards that are invisible to the naked eye, giving them a huge advantage. If you’re playing against someone using marked cards, you can use the same device to identify the cheaters.
This blog post will look at some of the most popular cheating tactics in card games and how to protect yourself from them.
Stacking
The first cheating tactic on this list is the “stack.” This is when your opponent stacks the deck in their favor. It is usually done by putting all the high cards at the bottom. This can be done by either manually stacking the deck or using a shuffling machine.
To avoid getting cheated with this tactic, you can shuffle the deck yourself or keep an eye on your opponent to ensure they’re not stacking it.
Marking Cards
Another popular cheating tactic is marking cards. This is when your opponent uses a marker to mark the face of the card, usually in a way only they can see. This tactic lets them know what card is coming up next, giving them a huge advantage.
The best way to counter this tactic is to monitor your opponent’s cards. If you see them marking any cards, you can call them out on it and ask them to see the deck. Once again, they most likely won’t be able to produce a fair deck if they’re cheating.
Peeking
The last cheating tactic on this list is known as “peeking.” This is when your opponent looks at the face of the card before they play it. Peeking gives them a big advantage because they know what card they’re playing before their opponents do.
It is advisable to keep an eye on your opponent when they are playing to make sure they aren’t peeking at their cards.
Conclusion
Cheating in card games is nothing new, but there are ways to avoid getting cheated by your opponent. Because cheaters are also coming up with new ways to cheat, it’s important to be aware of their different tactics. Following the tips in this blog post, you can hopefully avoid getting cheated the next time you play a card game.…