Aces and Faces rewards the two most recognizable card ranks in poker — Aces and Face cards (Jacks, Queens, Kings). Four Aces pays 80-for-1 and Four Face cards pays 40-for-1, while keeping the 2-for-1 Two Pair payout from Jacks or Better. This makes it a moderate-volatility bonus game that's easy to learn if you already know JoB strategy.
The Bonus Structure
| Four of a Kind | Aces and Faces | Jacks or Better |
|---|---|---|
| Four Aces | 80-for-1 | 25-for-1 |
| Four Jacks/Queens/Kings | 40-for-1 | 25-for-1 |
| Four 2s through 10s | 25-for-1 | 25-for-1 |
Unlike Aces and Eights (which bonuses 8s and 7s) or Bonus Poker (which bonuses low cards 2-4), Aces and Faces focuses entirely on high-rank quads. This creates a natural alignment with basic strategy — you're already inclined to hold high cards in JoB-derived games, and now those holds have additional upside.
Pay Table Comparison
| Hand | Full Pay 8/5 | 8/5 v2 | 7/6 | 7/5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Flush | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 |
| Straight Flush | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Four Aces | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Four J/Q/K | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Four 2s-10s | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Full House | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| Flush | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Straight | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Three of a Kind | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Two Pair | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Jacks or Better | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| RTP | 99.26% | 99.26% | 98.71% | 98.10% |
Hourly Cost Comparison
At $0.25 denomination, 600 hands per hour:
| Pay Table | RTP | House Edge | Hourly Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/5 | 99.26% | 0.74% | $5.55 |
| 7/6 | 98.71% | 1.29% | $9.68 |
| 7/5 | 98.10% | 1.90% | $14.25 |
Strategy Adjustments
Aces and Faces strategy is very close to Jacks or Better, with minor adjustments:
- Face card pairs (J/Q/K) are slightly more valuable than in JoB because Four Face cards pays 40-for-1 instead of 25-for-1.
- Ace retention increases — a lone Ace is worth more because of the 80-for-1 quad bonus.
- Low card quads (2s-10s) still pay the standard 25-for-1, so strategy for low pairs is essentially unchanged from JoB.
The practical impact is small — JoB strategy on an Aces and Faces machine costs you less than 0.1% compared to perfect play. If you know JoB strategy, you can sit down at Aces and Faces and play well immediately.
Comparison to Similar Games
| Game | Four Aces | Four Face | Two Pair | RTP (Full Pay) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aces and Faces | 80 | 40 | 2 | 99.26% |
| Bonus Poker | 80 | 25 | 2 | 99.17% |
| Aces and Eights | 80 | 25 | 2 | 99.78% |
| Jacks or Better | 25 | 25 | 2 | 99.54% |
Aces and Faces returns slightly more than Bonus Poker because the 40-for-1 Face card bonus adds value, but less than Aces and Eights because it lacks the 8s and 7s bonuses.
Bottom Line
Aces and Faces is a straightforward bonus game that's especially appealing if you like JoB but want bigger payouts on quad Aces and Face cards. The strategy transfers almost directly from JoB, making it an easy game to add to your repertoire. Look for the 8/5 pay table at 99.26%.