Alpha Bet is the game of poker put to words. It incorporates all the strategy and luck of poker with the skill and verbal agility of scrabble. A game for wordsmiths of all ages. OBJECT: To obtain the highest number of points by combining the cards in your hand into a single word. The word must use two or more cards. THE DECK: The game consists of a 102 card deck (two of which are wild cards). It contains cards from A to Z. Each card has a point value, except wild cards. (Most games do not use the wild cards but it is an option if you wish to play with wild cards). MANNER OF PLAY: Alpha Bet may be played in any style of poker, Texas Hold-em, five card draw, seven card stud, etc.