Abstract: An apparatus and method for OFCP machine play. The apparatus includes a non-transitory tangible machine-readable storage medium on which is stored a set of instructions. Execution by the processor of the instructions on the storage medium or media cause the apparatus to send data configured to create graphic display of a game of Open Face Chinese Poker. The stored set of instructions includes a game rule set, and the game rule set includes well known rules for the game and also at least one rule variation for the game that is selected from the following rule variations: a time limits/forfeits rule, a simultaneous showdown rule, an asymmetric game scoring and royalty modifications rule, a face down play rule, an exchange cards rule, a surrender rule, an identity coded computer play history rule, a no foul rule, a trash hand rule, a multiple instances rule, a computer co-play rule and a solitaire rule.