Follow the Queen

A full outlining of Follow the Queen strategy, including how and when to bet, and the possible hand situations, in this constantly changing game.

Like most Poker variations that utilize a wild card, Follow the Queen is extremely hard to explain in terms of strategy. This is because the value of a player’s hand can change completely at any given time, even in the River. Whilst some believe that it is not worth investing in strategy for such a random and unpredictable game, we can at least try, and this is what we aim to do here.

Strategy for Follow the Queen cannot be in the format of playing certain cards, or following a system, because the values are constantly changing. It can, however, be played based on a betting system that will minimize a player’s chance of losing a significant amount if it can be avoided. As such, there are two ways a player can bet in Follow the Queen:
1. Play small to medium sized bets – if you play small bets, your losses are reduced.
2. Place maximum bets – when you have what you believe is a potentially winning hand (according to the current wild card if applicable), then go hard and take a chance that appears to be in your favor. The possibility of a second Queen being dealt face-up is small anyway.

Of course, because Queens are always used as wild cards, if you have a hand with one or two Queens, it is advisable to play it slowly. Most people stay long into game because they are hoping that the wild card will change, making it difficult to force them out early. This is nevertheless your main objective when playing Follow the Queen