Extra credits, trigger frequency and entertainment value offer three different ways to judge a bonus feature. Robison's September column puts multi-hand play alongside more elaborate add-ons, including variants that reward natural four-of-a-kind hands in a wild-card game.
The wider question
A useful hand comparison starts with the exact variant and its complete payout schedule. A familiar game name is not enough to identify every rule. When reading a historical strategy discussion, keep its assumptions attached to the example; a different schedule or extra feature may call for a different comparison.
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John Robison · Sep 16, 2026
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