Shithead (card game) have three or more cards in their hand). The game continues sequentially in a clockwise direction unless certain wildcards are played (such as a Joker), depending on rule set. When a player has no single card that is higher in value than the card on top of the play pile, they must play they must pick up all the play pile (put it in their hand) and end their turn. Picking up the pile can often put a player at a great disadvantage when many cards have been played as they will have more cards to shed than other players.
Wild card (cards) can become so random that all skill is lost, the occasional use of wild cards can add variation to a game and add opportunities for skillful play. In particular, five-card draw is traditionally played with a joker in California (which plays as a bug), and also plays well with deuces fully wild. Seven-card stud plays well with one or two bugs, especially when played high-low split. Other games such as Texas hold 'em and Omaha hold'em do not play well with wild cards. For some players, the problem with wild card games is that the winner is almost always the