16TH- AND 17TH-CENTURY CARD GAME Crossword Clue
16TH- AND 17TH-CENTURY CARD GAME Crossword Clue
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The 16th and 17th century card game Primero was a popular game of chance that originated in Spain. It was played with a 40-card deck and was the precursor to modern poker. Players would bet on their hands and the winner was determined by the highest ranking card. The game was also known as 'One and Thirty' because players had to reach a score of 31 to win.