Abstract: A House Game of chance using both tangible and electronic Gaming Media having a plurality of Gaming Pieces displaying one of at least two recognizable Characteristics and a single Ranking Element such that at least two Game Pieces can be ranked one in respect to the other. In accordance with the play, a Dealer and at least one Player receive Game Piece(s) in a manner such that at least the Ranking Element of the Dealer's Game Piece is initially not perceivable by any Player. Each Player may Wager prior to receiving his Game Piece or after receiving his Game Piece, but prior to seeing at least the Ranking Element of the Dealer's Game Piece against which the Wager is made. A winning Hand is defined by the Player having a Game Piece of the same Characteristic(s) as that of the Dealer and having a Ranking Element either greater or less than the Ranking Element of that of the Dealer depending on the Rules for that Hand.