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Pine Tar Poker

Sinister Poker

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About the Game

Welcome partner. We don't have much around here, but we still like a lil entertainment every now and then.

Grab that deck a cards and the paper there, let me teach ya a game. Now this here game ain't gonna get ya in touch with the rhythm of the universe, but it might just put a smile on yer face.


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Pine Tar Poker is a yahtzee-inspired poker game with just a hint of cosmic horror.

Use a few deals to make hand types like a 2 Pair, 3 of a Kind, or the hyper rare Royal Flush. Can't make a hand? Use Pine Tar as a one-time safety net. If you can't score any hands, the game is over. Don't worry though, you can spend your hard-earned coins on items to help you transition from pure luck to pure skill so the next game goes even longer.

Along your way, you'll have the chance to use magick to manipulate your cards while completing challenges from a friendly barkeep.