The Cards Were Never for Fortune-Telling.
For centuries, the Tarot's true purpose has been a secret hidden in plain sight. It wasn't designed for divination. It was designed to be played. Unleash the game that started it all.
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A Game 600 Years in the Making
Imagine the courts of 15th-century Italy. Nobles gather not for esoteric rituals, but for a thrilling contest of wits played with magnificent, hand-painted cards. This was the birth of Tarot. The occult connection came centuries later, a historical footnote that accidentally overshadowed the cards' true calling. Taroker strips away the mysticism to reveal the brilliant game engine beneath. It merges the timeless, psychological warfare of Texas Hold'em with the expanded 78-card Tarot deck, creating a game that is both instantly familiar and strategically revolutionary. This isn't just a new poker variant; it's the restoration of a lost classic.
For the Poker Strategist
Your skills are the foundation, but the game has changed. A fifth suit, a fourth court card, and a wild Fool shatter old probabilities. Taroker forces you to abandon rote memorization and embrace a new, dynamic level of strategic thinking. It's the fresh challenge you've been waiting for.
For the Tarot Curious
Finally, a way to connect with the beautiful art and deep archetypes of the Tarot without the pressure of divination. Taroker invites you to shuffle the deck, deal the cards, and experience their power through the thrill of the game—the way it was originally intended.
For the Ultimate Game Night
Tired of the same old board games? Captivate your friends with a game that feels both legendary and brand new. The stunning visuals of the cards and the high-stakes drama of poker make Taroker an unforgettable centerpiece for any gathering.
The Arcane Difference: A Deeper Game
The Expanded 78-Card Deck
The addition of the Knight between the Page and Queen enriches the deck with 16 total court cards. High-value hands appear more often, fueling aggressive play and raising the baseline for what it takes to win a pot.
The Fifth Suit: The Major Arcana
This 22-card suit, ranked above all others, introduces the game-changing Arcana Flush. Holding a Major Arcana card gives you a powerful backdoor draw that your opponents may never see coming.
The Wild Fool: An Engine of Chaos
As a fully wild card, The Fool introduces the ultimate hand—Five of a Kind. More importantly, its mere possibility creates intense psychological pressure, turning sure-thing hands into gut-wrenching decisions.
Mathematically Proven Rankings
The hand hierarchy isn't arbitrary. It's backed by a rigorous probability analysis of over 34 million possible 5-card hands, ensuring Taroker is a legitimate game of skill where knowledge of the odds is power.
Your Complete Guide to Mastery
This is more than a rulebook. It's a comprehensive grimoire designed to take you from a curious novice to a formidable player. We've left no card unturned.
Discover the true history of the Tarot and the anatomy of its arcane deck.
The definitive, tournament-ready rules and the complete, mathematically-backed hand rankings.
A step-by-step handbook for hosting and playing your first game, from chip counts to table etiquette.
Unlock the secrets to winning with advanced strategies for every phase of the game.
A compendium of creative house rules to customize your game nights.
Explore a world of Taroker variants like Five Card Draw, Wild Stud, and more.
Meet the Game's Restorer
Benjamin S. Gervais
Benjamin S. Gervais is a game designer and historical researcher with a passion for unearthing the forgotten origins of the games we love. He considers himself a "game archeologist," and Taroker is his landmark discovery—the result of years spent digging through history to piece together the rules of a game that was almost lost to time. His work is dedicated to creating experiences that are not only fun to play, but also rich with history and narrative.
The Deck is Shuffled. Your Seat is Open.
Don't just play another hand of poker. Play a piece of history. Get "Taroker: The Original Tarot Poker Book" and transform your next game night into a legendary event. The cards are waiting to tell a new story—one of cunning, chance, and victory.
Note: A standard 78-card Tarot deck is required to play and is sold separately.