♠ Hand Types · #12
More cards first: 5-card beats 4-card. Same count: higher rank wins. Straight Flush beats 5-card bomb, loses to 6-card. Supreme Bomb (all 4 Jokers) beats everything. Wild Cards count toward total bomb size.
# How Do Bombs Beat Each Other?
In Grand, the ranking of bombs is determined by the number of cards and the rank of the highest card. More cards in a bomb make it stronger, and within the same count, the higher rank wins. For example, a 5-card bomb beats a 4-card bomb, and a 7-card bomb beats a 6-card bomb. A Straight Flush bomb is stronger than a 5-card bomb but loses to a 6-card bomb. The Supreme Bomb, which includes all 4 Jokers, beats everything else.
When bombs are played, players must compare their strength to determine the winner. For instance, if two players play a 5-card bomb, the player with the higher rank wins. If both have the same rank, the player with more cards wins.
1. Play the Strongest Bomb: Always try to play the strongest bomb you have to maximize your chances of winning.
2. Anticipate Opponent's Bombs: Be prepared to counter with your own bomb if you anticipate an opponent is about to play one.
3. Use Wild Cards Wisely: If you have wild cards, consider using them to create the strongest possible bomb.
1. Underestimating Opponent's Bombs: Not considering the strength of an opponent's bomb can leave you unprepared.
2. Not Playing the Strongest Bomb: Playing a weaker bomb when you have a stronger one can weaken your overall hand.
3. Ignoring Wild Cards: Failing to use wild cards to enhance your bomb can reduce its effectiveness.
1. Bomb: The powerful hand consisting of 4 or more cards of the same rank.
2. Straight Flush: A sequence of cards of the same suit, which is also a strong hand in Grand.
3. Consecutive Pairs: A hand with 2 or 3 pairs in a row, which can be part of a larger combination with bombs.