Faro (/ˈfɛəroʊ/ FAIR-oh), pharaoh, pharao, or farobank is a late 17th-century French gambling game using cards. It is descended from basset, and belongs to the lansquenet and monte bank family of games due to the use of a banker and several players. Winning or losing occurs when cards turned up by the banker match those already exposed.
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Wild West Faro - Google Play Version
Wild West Far - Apple Store Version
This game would be an interesting one that multiple people could play like Poker. It is a quick game as it uses are regular 52 Card deck and can be done in 10-15 minute intervals. Then a new game will start. 2 to 6 Players would be ideal for this type of game.
It would be nice for people who want to play a quick game on a break instead of a long day at a Poker Table.
If people are familiar with the Movie Tombstone, that is the game they play at the Saloon.
Tombstone Movie - Faro Dealer Scene
Tombstone Movie - Doc Holiday meets Johhny Ringo