Part I: Games & Gaming · Card Games — Asian Games

Supreme Pair (Gee Joon)

Asian Card Games (Pai Gow Tiles)

The highest-ranking hand in Pai Gow Tiles, consisting of the [4-2] tile (white 2, red 4) paired with the [2-1] tile (white 2, red 1). This pair is called “Gee Joon” or “Supreme” and outranks all other pairs, including the Teen pair. The Supreme Pair’s symbolic significance in Chinese culture gives it this elevated status despite its relatively low numeric values.

In practice

The Supreme Pair is the only pair that does not follow the standard matched pair ranking order. It is the single most important hand for Pai Gow Tiles dealers to recognize instantly.

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