X Marks the Spot - A variant of Southern Cross, in which each player is dealt five cards face down, and five cards are dealt face down in the center, in the form of a cross, forming three vertical and three horizontal cards, with each player allowed to combine any of the widow cards together with his original cards in forming a five-card hand. The widow cards are turned up one at a time, with the center card turned up last, each followed by a betting round. The center card and others of the same rank are wild. Also called criss-cross.
About this series
- The Poker Alphabet series highlights 26 interesting and/or uncommon words related to the game of poker.
- The letters are not in order because some of the definitions matched up with the theme of a particular hide.
- There is a variety of sizes and hide styles. There is something for everybody to enjoy.
- Don't expect this to be a "power" trail. Some caches may be up to a couple hundred feet from parking, over a variety of forest terrain.
- Some caches may take you out of your comfort zone.
- You may need special tools to retrieve some of them.
- This is a dirt road. Four wheel drive isn't required, but you will need high clearance.
- The road is narrow and overgrown in some places, so expect to get some pin-striping.
- You may not have cell signal out here.
- Always make sure someone knows where you are going.
Above all, have fun!