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Game that explores the fantasy of dominating poker tournaments

Game that explores the fantasy of dominating poker tournaments

Vote: (135 votes)

Program license: Trial version

Developer: Youdagames

Version: 2

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(135 votes)

Trial version

Developer

Version

Youdagames

2

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Simple - As long as the player knows how to play Texas Hold 'Em, they should have very little difficulty catching on to the nuances of the game.
  • Funny - The reality is that each of the characters is funny in their own way. It helps to make the game fun and more enjoyable.
  • Monopoly - The addition of the buying of property gives an otherwise basic poker program something a little different to enjoy.

Cons

  • No Multi-Player Mode - It would have been really nice if the game was open online creating the opportunity for multi-player games.

Gaming software developer Youda Games came to the market with a new twist on an old game. The result was a game called "Governor of Poker". The best way to describe this game is, Texas Hold 'Em meets Monopoly. That is right, a game that combines poker with the buying and selling of property.

A player starts out with a little money in a small western town. The only way to make money is to take the small stake and head to a poker game. As the player begins to accumulate wealth through winning poker games, they can begin buying up property in the town. As they built up wealth, they get invited to play in high stakes poker games, which provides them the opportunity to build more wealth and buy more houses and property. The ultimate object of the game is to buy up everything in sight. There is thirteen levels (towns to conquer) to become the Governor of Texas.

Of course, it is not quite that easy. The computer controlled poker players do have some skill. The hands being played are real, and that means the player has as much of a chance to lose as they do to win. As the player gets used to playing against some of the characters, they will begin to realize that each character has some type of quirky habit that provides a hint as to the power of their hand. By learning these habits, it becomes a little easier for the player to take down hands. When the other players start losing, they get mad and steam comes out of their ears. It's quite funny. If the player ever losses all their cash, they will have the option to start selling off property until they can get back in the game. For a little twist, players can even bet the keys to the house.

The 3-D graphics are cute. You do not see any faces, but each poker player is represented by a different 10-gallon hat. There are a few characteristics, such as hand movements, that bring those hats to life. The real rules of poker apply all the way around. The rest of the game is easy to understand. It is compatible with Apple, Microsoft, and it can be played in flash mode.

Pros

  • Simple - As long as the player knows how to play Texas Hold 'Em, they should have very little difficulty catching on to the nuances of the game.
  • Funny - The reality is that each of the characters is funny in their own way. It helps to make the game fun and more enjoyable.
  • Monopoly - The addition of the buying of property gives an otherwise basic poker program something a little different to enjoy.

Cons

  • No Multi-Player Mode - It would have been really nice if the game was open online creating the opportunity for multi-player games.