The answer depends on the declared order
| Setting | Highest run | Second-highest run |
|---|---|---|
| A–2–3 high | A–2–3 | A–K–Q |
| A–K–Q high | A–K–Q | A–2–3 |
Pagat documents the A–2–3-high convention. A named app may use a different order; this guide does not establish the rule implemented in an uninspected APK.
When the answer changes
WORKED EXAMPLE
Two ordinary sequences
Compare A♠ 2♥ 3♦ with A♣ K♥ Q♠. Both hands are ordinary sequences. The first wins under A–2–3-high rules; the second wins under A–K–Q-high rules.
When category decides first
WORKED EXAMPLE
Pure sequence versus ordinary sequence
A♠ 2♠ 3♠ beats A♥ K♣ Q♦ in both settings because pure sequence outranks ordinary sequence. The relative ace-run order is unnecessary for this comparison.
No wraparound sequence
K–A–2 is not a run in either supported setting. If those cards share a suit, classify the hand as a colour; if they have mixed suits and no repeated rank, classify it as high card.
Try the rule switch
Use the fixed A–2–3 versus A–K–Q example in the hand lab. Change only the ace setting and observe the result. The tool states the convention and rejects duplicate physical cards.
Sources and observation limits
Source observation edition: 22 October 2026. A listing observation is separate from an APK measurement. Review the exact file record for any offered release; availability and descriptions may change.