Pai Gow is a game of Chinese origin that is widely popular in Guinea. It is a game of strategy and luck that is typically played with a set of 32 Chinese dominoes, though in some areas, playing cards are used instead. The game starts with each player being dealt four dominoes, and each player then has to create two hands with each being composed of two tiles. The players then compare their hands to that of the dealer's, and whoever has the highest ranking hand wins the game.
Each of the four dominoes has a certain rank and value, including one with a rank of nine. The ranking system includes nine, four, three, two, and one. The highest ranking hand is the one that has a nine, followed by four, three, two, and one. If both the player and the dealer have the same rank, then the game is considered a draw and no one gets a payout.