Poker Squares

Poker Squares is based on the card game of the same name. The player is handed 25 random cards which have to be assigned to a 5x5 grid. The next card in line is only shown after the current one has been played. The goal is to assemble 10 poker hands (5 horizontal and 5 vertical) which, when added together, have the highest possible score. There are two scoring systems: American (based on the probability to get the hands in poker) and English (based on the probability to get the hands in the game). Optionally the player can engage in a speed game (a time limit for each played card) or enable count downs (applies a timer before the next card can be played).

The real card game is a patience, but this game additionally offers to play against up to three human or A.I. players. Then the game lasts multiple rounds until one player reaches the winning score. The points of each participant are calculated after every round: reached score minus minimal score.