Run the round

How to play Razz Lowball Dealer Round

Step 1

Play lowball stud with the same four-up, three-down deal, but the lowest five-card hand wins. Aces are low and straights and flushes do not count, so A-2-3-4-5 is the best possible hand.

Step 2

Judge the razz result against the scoring rule before anyone resets.

Step 3

Reset the razz setup, rotate evenly, and stop at the agreed finish condition.

Guide details

Run it cleanly

Scoring

How the result works

Play lowball stud with the same four-up, three-down deal, but the lowest five-card hand wins. Aces are low and straights and flushes do not count, so A-2-3-4-5 is the best possible hand. The high door card opens third street and the lowest showing board opens the rest. Score one point per deal; first to 5 wins the table. Format: Dealer rotation.

Example: Play lowball stud with the same four-up, three-down deal, but the lowest five-card hand wins. Aces are low and straights and flushes do not count, so A-2-3-4-5 is the best possible hand.

Host tip

Keep it clean

Changing the razz objective or score value after the round starts. Keep it visible.

Safety: Use short rounds, visible scoring, clear turns, and the tie rule everyone agreed on.

Best for

Who it fits

2-8 who want a 10-45 min round.

Energy

Pace

Low

Board Card Games

Category Poker + Table Cards

Best for 2-8 who want a 10-45 min round.

Players 2-8

Time 10-45 min

Gear Deck of cards and score sheet

Space Table with room for cards and a public score

Energy Low

Setup Start from Card Games Board and tell the group the activity is Razz Lowball Dealer Round.

Twist it

Variations to try

Scoreboard mode: keep standings visible and agree how the group scores each round.
Quick mode: play one short timer round, record the result, then decide rematch or switch.
Team mode: split into two teams and rotate turns so mixed skill stays playable.

Moment fit

Use it in these hubs

Razz Lowball Dealer Round also fits these setup-first pages when the group starts from the situation instead of the board.

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Group share

Send the setup

We're playing Razz Lowball Dealer Round from Studboards. Play lowball stud with the same four-up, three-down deal, but the lowest five-card hand wins. Aces are low and straights and flushes do not count, so A-2-3-4-5 is the best possible hand. Fits: Players: 2-8 | Time: 10-45 min | Gear: Deck of cards and score sheet Safety: Use short rounds, visible scoring, clear turns, and the tie rule everyone agreed on. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/boards/card-games/card-games-razz-lowball-dealer-round.html

Razz Lowball Dealer Round

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