Community card
★★★Board
Basic Definition
A community card is a card placed face-up on the table (board) in a poker game, which all participating players can use. It is also simply referred to as the "board." Typically, in Texas Hold'em, up to five community cards are used.
Specific Situation
- In the flop, the first three community cards are revealed. For example, if
appear on the board, the three cards , , and become available for all players to use. - When the river is reached, the community cards total five. For example, if
are on the board, each player combines these cards with their own hand to form the best possible hand.
Important Information
- Since community cards are used by all players, you need to consider not only how to build your own hand but also the potential strong hands other players might be able to create.
- The texture of the board (the combination of cards) greatly influences strategy. For example, on a board where straights or flushes are likely, it's important to be wary of your opponent's strong hands.
Examples of Term Usage
"If the community cards revealed on the flop are 
, there's a possibility that the opponent has completed a flush."