High Stakes: Pirate's Gambit
By @HaRooo
Play against five pirate dealers in races to four wins by drawing cards to beat their hand without going over the limit.
How to play
- Tap Hit to draw a card and increase your hand's total value.
- Tap Stand to challenge the dealer's hand when you are satisfied with your cards.
- Beat the dealer's hand without busting by going over 21.
- Win four rounds to defeat the dealer and advance to the next pirate.
Controls
- Touch
- Tap Hit to draw a card or Stand to challenge the dealer.
- Keyboard
- Not supported.
- Mouse
- Click Hit to draw a card or Stand to challenge the dealer.
More about this game
High Stakes: Pirate's Gambit is a card game where you face five pirate dealers in races to four wins. The goal is to beat the dealer's hand without going over 21. Each dealer has unique rules, like Brine Bess standing on 15, Iron Jack standing on 16, or Blacktooth Barn hitting on soft 17. A round ends when a player busts or both stand, and the battle ends when someone reaches four wins. If you win, you advance to the next dealer. If you lose, you can rematch the current dealer.
Tips
- Pay attention to the dealer's trait, like Brine Bess standing on 15, to know when they will stop drawing cards.
- Aces count as 1 or 11, giving you flexibility when trying to reach 21 without busting.
- Pushes award no points, so aim to beat the dealer's hand rather than just matching it.
Questions
How do I win?
Win four rounds against a dealer to advance to the next one. Defeat all five dealers to claim the treasure.
What happens if I bust?
If your hand goes over 21, you bust and the dealer wins the round, earning a point towards their goal of four wins.
Can I restart a battle?
Yes, tap the restart button to begin the battle against the current dealer again. Your score against them will return to zero.