Abstract: Novel wagering-card gaming methods are provided by a specifically composed master pack having an equal four ranks to four suits constitution ratio of conventional playing cards. This only eight symbol apparatus is symmetrically formulated to provide lowest common denominated interfacing, aggregating, and provision of games having base numbering systems of, two, four, eight, sixteen, thirty-two, and sixty-four. Foremost provided, is a hybrid baccarat-poker variant method that plays with only two common two-card poker-like hands (16 & 17) that are class and type rated by ranks, suits, and color. A winning tie (25) wager pays 25:1, an eight-symbol bonus (24) wager pays 88:1 and an optional closing call (28) wager and pay-out schedule may be selected by the house associated with the combined outcome of all four cards dealt in the round. This hybrid-variant method further substantially enhances baccarat play by eliminating the complicated third card draw rules and the administrative burden of commission.