Governor of Poker 3 is play money Texas Hold'em that has been free on Steam since 19 February 2016, now under Playtika. The store page states outright that it does not offer real money gambling and gives no opportunity to win real money or prizes, and that is the single most useful fact about it: chips flow in with purchases and never flow back out. Money moves one direction, and every stack you win is a score, not a balance.
Your choice of equipment defines your damage output and playstyle. This guide ranks every major option, explains what makes each one strong, and tells you which builds they pair best with.
Equipment Rankings
| Equipment | Tier | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium pocket pairs | S | Cash games against loose opponents who will not fold to a raise | Aces, kings and queens are the hands that pay for a tight strategy. |
| Suited connectors | A | Deep stacked cash tables in late position, not short stacked tournaments | Hands that miss most flops but win large pots when they hit. |
| Table position | A | Every format in the game, and the cheapest edge a new player can pick up | Acting last is the single largest structural advantage in Hold'em, and it is free. |
| The continuation bet | B | Heads up pots against thinking opponents | Betting the flop after raising preflop. |
| The three bet | B | Punishing habitual openers, especially heads up and at three handed tables | Re-raising an opener. |
S-Tier: Premium pocket pairs
Aces, kings and queens are the hands that pay for a tight strategy. In a play money field where opponents call too much, they are best played straightforwardly for value.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | S |
| Best For | Cash games against loose opponents who will not fold to a raise |
| Key Mechanic | Play money chips with no cash out |
| Recommended Build | Cash Game |
How to get it: Available from mid-game onward. See our walkthrough for the exact progression point.
Best builds using Premium pocket pairs: Pairs naturally with Cash Game thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
A-Tier: Suited connectors
Hands that miss most flops but win large pots when they hit. They need deep stacks and multiple opponents to be worth playing.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Best For | Deep stacked cash tables in late position, not short stacked tournaments |
| Key Mechanic | Player level gates towns and modes |
| Recommended Build | Sit and Go |
How to get it: Accessible in the early-to-mid game. Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Suited connectors: Pairs naturally with Sit and Go thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
A-Tier: Table position
Acting last is the single largest structural advantage in Hold'em, and it is free. Playing more hands on the button and fewer under the gun costs nothing and changes results.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Best For | Every format in the game, and the cheapest edge a new player can pick up |
| Key Mechanic | Cash games that take rake |
| Recommended Build | Spin and Play |
How to get it: Accessible in the early-to-mid game. Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Table position: Pairs naturally with Spin and Play thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
B-Tier: The continuation bet
Betting the flop after raising preflop. It wins pots outright against opponents who fold, and it should be abandoned entirely against the calling stations common at play money tables.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Best For | Heads up pots against thinking opponents |
| Key Mechanic | Sit and Go tournaments for five players |
| Recommended Build | Heads Up Challenge |
How to get it: Found in later areas. Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using The continuation bet: Pairs naturally with Heads Up Challenge thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
B-Tier: The three bet
Re-raising an opener. In a field that opens too many hands it is the strongest way to isolate a weak range and build a pot with the best hand.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Best For | Punishing habitual openers, especially heads up and at three handed tables |
| Key Mechanic | Gold as the premium currency |
| Recommended Build | Push or Fold |
How to get it: Found in later areas. Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using The three bet: Pairs naturally with Push or Fold thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
Equipment Progression Path
The order you should acquire equipment as you progress:
- Starting gear → Enough to clear Beginner cash tables
- Suited connectors → Your first real upgrade, available early
- Table position → Mid-game upgrade with good scaling
- Premium pocket pairs → Best-in-slot, aim for this by late game
- Upgrade to max → The power spike from max upgrades is enormous
Equipment Tips
- Always upgrade your primary equipment before diversifying. One strong option beats three mediocre ones.
- Match your equipment to your build's stat priorities for maximum scaling.
- Understand the economy before you spend a cent. The Steam listing states the game offers no real money gambling and no opportunity to win real money or prizes. Real money buys chips; chips never buy real money back.
- Check our tier list for how equipment rankings affect overall build effectiveness.
More Governor of Poker 3 Guides
- Governor of Poker 3 Governor of Poker 3 Overview
- Governor of Poker 3 Best Builds
- Governor of Poker 3 Tier List
- Governor of Poker 3 Walkthrough
- Governor of Poker 3 Beginner's Guide
- Governor of Poker 3 Tips & Tricks
- Governor of Poker 3 Combat Guide
- Governor of Poker 3 Boss Guide
- Governor of Poker 3 Maps & Locations
- Governor of Poker 3 Crafting Guide
- Governor of Poker 3 Classes & Characters
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