An alternative to Poker

[Darker45]

Alien worlds I have no experience with. But plan to try later when I can.

I have encountered this one and even tried it. Very far from an alternative to poker. Alien Worlds can hardly even be called a game of cards, hell, even a game. There is no interaction with other players whatsoever. But the game is still under development. More updates are still in store to be released in the near future. Alien Worlds is more of a unique way to mine its token (TLM) and some NFTs of different rarities, at least at its current stage.

There are a handful of rising digital card games which are more focused on NFT. None of which, personally, could replace the likes of Texas hold 'em poker, blackjack, Chinese poker, and other traditional card games.

[AicecreaME]

There is always blockchain based splinterlands and alien worlds.

https://splinterlands.com/
https://alienworlds.io/

Splinterlands is a PvP browser based card game similar to pokemon, yugioh or magic the gathering. Their site hosts tournaments where money and prizes can be won(like poker). Cards double as NFTs thanks to their limited production being certified and validated by blockchain. There are also a few different exchanges/markets where cards can be bought or sold. Which opens up very small (ARB) arbitrage opportunities for those interested in trading. The same card might sell at $0.05 in one market and $0.06 in another. Which could make it possible to buy a card at $0.05. Move it to the other market and sell for $0.06 to make a small profit.

I didn't expect much but splinterlands is actually a very good game IMO.

Alien worlds I have no experience with. But plan to try later when I can.

I didn't know that these games exist until you dropped it here. Can I ask how was your experience with splinterlands? Is it entertaining to play? How was the winning rate? I'm curious to try it too. I just want to read some feedbacks before diving into it to avoid expecting more.

Poker is a nice game to play according to my friends who have tried it already. Personally, I don't play that much. But at some point, I also want to try playing games that can keep me company especially now that I'm stuck at home due to pandemic. Boredom is one of the greatest enemies I have. It leads me to becoming unproductive and it makes me feel numb sometimes. It's great that there are many other alternatives to choose from. Thanks for your game suggestion.

[iTradeChips]

If I have to be honest, I really do not see any other card game or any game for that matter, that would serve as an alternative to poker. I will not try to find an alternative nor not play it anymore, because I am greatly entertained by the game and I was able to enjoy playing poker, whether real or play money is in the pot. Sure, there are many card games available that you can consider but not really as challenging and as elegant as poker. For me poker is the ultimate card game there is.

[acener]

I'm just regarding games that you can play PvP and not against a house-edge-casino..

This would be great but depending on what kind of game it would be and if it would also be fun to play.
I think it is a great idea to have those pvp gambling type nowadays because most of our crypto gambling is focus on house edge casino so it might be a good one to have something fun to play against another player.

[zanezane]

Maybe you can try Chinese Poker, Tong its or Indian Poker, they all need players and they require some luck and skill. Indian Poker is especially skill based because there is only have two cards and you don't know your other card so it basically is a mind games.

[iTradeChips]

Maybe you can try Chinese Poker, Tong its or Indian Poker, they all need players and they require some luck and skill. Indian Poker is especially skill based because there is only have two cards and you don't know your other card so it basically is a mind games.

I have heard of Tong its and though I have not tried it. It is a part of some gambling cultures in some provinces of the Philippines if not all. So it should be a surprise that I was not able to learn this when I was a kid or teen and I learned other card games like poker. Do you know if there may be some apps you can recommend or something that can help me learn the basics. I do know the game "pusoy" so it seems I should be able to learn or know playing it but no.

[imstillthebest]

Maybe you can try Chinese Poker, Tong its or Indian Poker, they all need players and they require some luck and skill.

do you have a hint on how chinese poker is played  and was it simillar to the original poker ? . tong its is an old card game but its recreated for online plays and gain lots of attention lately . op should try this game

Indian Poker is especially skill based because there is only have two cards and you don't know your other card so it basically is a mind games.

one card is open while the other card is closed and you need to predict if you will get a higher or a lower number in total ? is that how it works  but it looks like its luck based not skill .  

[goaldigger]

I am talking about some kind of new game, which needs to be more complex then poker. From a game theory of view HU in poker is already completely solved.

Then maybe all available card games around are not suited to your needs.

Maybe wait for a certain gambling site to offer another variant of a new poker game or something that is more complex and will heavily rely on skills. Heard of Chine Poker? Is that a card game that closes to what you are looking for?

Chinese Poker is very popular in my place and we called it "PUSOY", this is both a game that requires skills and decisions and of course along with luck. If OP is not looking for another card games, then Chinese poker might not be the option as well. Poker is one of the best gambling games that I've play, I don't know why you're looking for alternative and maybe you can try to play Mahjhong?

[Mauser]

Maybe you can try Chinese Poker, Tong its or Indian Poker, they all need players and they require some luck and skill. Indian Poker is especially skill based because there is only have two cards and you don't know your other card so it basically is a mind games.

I heard that short deck poker is the biggest new trend of poker variant in Asia. It is quite similar to usual no limit holdem but the strategies are different. In Western casino not many people play it. It is probably just a matter of time until it comes to all casinos around the world. If we start to get familiar with such new variants directly at the start of the hype we should be able to get an edge on other players and make decent profit.

[zanezane]

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I have heard of Tong its and though I have not tried it. It is a part of some gambling cultures in some provinces of the Philippines if not all. So it should be a surprise that I was not able to learn this when I was a kid or teen and I learned other card games like poker. Do you know if there may be some apps you can recommend or something that can help me learn the basics. I do know the game "pusoy" so it seems I should be able to learn or know playing it but no.

Just search the word Tong Its on your Appstore, there are a lot of them in it. I think Chinese Poker is called Pusoy Dos in the Philippines. The first thing that I learned is Poker instead of Tong Its and then Chinese Poker/Pusoy Dos.

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I heard that short deck poker is the biggest new trend of poker variant in Asia. It is quite similar to usual no limit holdem but the strategies are different. In Western casino not many people play it. It is probably just a matter of time until it comes to all casinos around the world. If we start to get familiar with such new variants directly at the start of the hype we should be able to get an edge on other players and make decent profit.

It's not familiar to Westerners in my opinion that's why you can't see them played, plus Asians have a far more variety of games compared to West and it's not like everything is adaptable.

[Cling18]

not a new game but here in the Philippines we have a game called tong its(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tong-its ) and it is a PVP game. in my opinion and experience playing this game require strategy, skill on how to read your enemy and their cards, and how to efficiently discard cards that you don't need but one wrong move can cause you to lose the game.

Yes, tong-its would work well for a player who has both skills and luck. This game, just like poker, also needs a smart strategy. Lots of gamblers in our country are used to playing it, especially during our free time. It's entertaining and fun at the same time. It needs focus and a bit of mind-reading.

[aysg76]

Hey guys,

what do yout think about a new game, which involves both luck and skill like poker? Is there already such an alternative on the market? The problem with poker is that it is already solved by algorithms. Sure, there are still some players, but not as much as in the old glory times...

Edit: I'm just regarding games that you can play PvP and not against a house-edge-casino..

In this Gambling industry we always have alternative to one game based on your taste and preferences.Like there are casino offering thousand of games on single platform but most of them are house edge based and PvP games option is limited and poker is one of the best choice for many.It is purely based on your strategies as bad cards could also be turn into a winning move with your skills.Some games like Blackjack are partial luck based and partial based on your skills.Just look for other games if anything bothers you because now gambling industry has grown vast and we have different options for each and every game.

[molsewid]

Maybe you can try Chinese Poker, Tong its or Indian Poker, they all need players and they require some luck and skill. Indian Poker is especially skill based because there is only have two cards and you don't know your other card so it basically is a mind games.

I think there's a lot of card games that can be alternative to poker. I'm not familiar to Chinese or Indian Poker, but I'm very much familiar with Tong Its and I can say I'm kinda excellent gamer of it. My technique in Tong Its is I observed my opponents cards. You just need to focus on game and memorize what he/she already put down cards and what do you think he/she still holding or left cards. By this you can predict what's their next card and you will have a big chance winning over them. And second and my final tip that I can give is always put down first the cards with big numbers.

[Stedsm]

I don't think there may be an alternative to poker but you can try Indian Rummy which involves your skills as well as luck where you need to play yourself and make the other end lose. But it's like a PvP game and doesn't need a dealer (or maybe you can call the other person a dealer if he shuffles and splits up the cards.

[dunfida]

Maybe you can try Chinese Poker, Tong its or Indian Poker, they all need players and they require some luck and skill. Indian Poker is especially skill based because there is only have two cards and you don't know your other card so it basically is a mind games.

I think there's a lot of card games that can be alternative to poker. I'm not familiar to Chinese or Indian Poker, but I'm very much familiar with Tong Its and I can say I'm kinda excellent gamer of it. My technique in Tong Its is I observed my opponents cards. You just need to focus on game and memorize what he/she already put down cards and what do you think he/she still holding or left cards. By this you can predict what's their next card and you will have a big chance winning over them. And second and my final tip that I can give is always put down first the cards with big numbers.

Heard off about Tong its and this just some local game and i dont know on whats the name called in other places or just be good on that particular country or local.
So it cant really be played for everyone but im bit aware with this game.When it comes to card games then there are indeed lots are existing and if you do find
out for another variety or type of game then you can choose what you want.I dont have much idea on what he particularly talks about another alternative to
poker as if each games is unique on their own or does have specific rules.

[johhnyUA]

There is always blockchain based splinterlands and alien worlds.

https://splinterlands.com/
https://alienworlds.io/

Splinterlands is a PvP browser based card game similar to pokemon, yugioh or magic the gathering. Their site hosts tournaments where money and prizes can be won(like poker). Cards double as NFTs thanks to their limited production being certified and validated by blockchain. There are also a few different exchanges/markets where cards can be bought or sold. Which opens up very small (ARB) arbitrage opportunities for those interested in trading. The same card might sell at $0.05 in one market and $0.06 in another. Which could make it possible to buy a card at $0.05. Move it to the other market and sell for $0.06 to make a small profit.

Lol, this is just ordinary games with some kind of monetization. This is not even close to such strong (in terms of how luck and strategy fused in it) game as poker. As i said before, only card games with a long history, like Go or Bridge can be an alternative in some kind. Poker has existed for 200 years. And such games will be forgotten tomorrow. Pitty.

[Ryker1]

Maybe you can try Chinese Poker, Tong its or Indian Poker, they all need players and they require some luck and skill. Indian Poker is especially skill based because there is only have two cards and you don't know your other card so it basically is a mind games.

I have heard of Tong its and though I have not tried it. It is a part of some gambling cultures in some provinces of the Philippines if not all. So it should be a surprise that I was not able to learn this when I was a kid or teen and I learned other card games like poker. Do you know if there may be some apps you can recommend or something that can help me learn the basics. I do know the game "pusoy" so it seems I should be able to learn or know playing it but no.

Well, have you heard of Tong-its? It is a Filipino card game that is somehow related to poker. But on this one, the server is not needed. In a standard game, there will be three players that can participate. Every turn, you had to show a card and the next player has to connect that card to his/her cards.
The principles of the game are easy to follow, you will know that strategy is still needed.
Here is a link to it, you may try to play it. Unfortunately, --we don’t have a cryptocurrency-based Tong-its yet. But it would be a good idea to be included within a casino/gambling platform.
^{[ https://apps.apple.com/ph/app/tongits-go/id1443568670 ]}

[South Park]

Hey guys,

what do yout think about a new game, which involves both luck and skill like poker? Is there already such an alternative on the market? The problem with poker is that it is already solved by algorithms. Sure, there are still some players, but not as much as in the old glory times...

Edit: I'm just regarding games that you can play PvP and not against a house-edge-casino..

Are you thinking into developing your own game? If you have one then do it, just remember that poker and card games in general have been around a long time so you cannot expect that whatever you have planned is going to become popular overnight, now I will have to disagree with your asseveration that poker has already being solved by algorithms, this is true for games in which chance plays no factor, like checkers that has been completely solved already by computer algorithms, while poker is nowhere near that because it includes other factors like bluffing and deceiving your opponent that are hard to quantify and to code.

[rhomelmabini]

Heard off about Tong its and this just some local game and i dont know on whats the name called in other places or just be good on that particular country or local.
So it cant really be played for everyone but im bit aware with this game.When it comes to card games then there are indeed lots are existing and if you do find
out for another variety or type of game then you can choose what you want.I dont have much idea on what he particularly talks about another alternative to
poker as if each games is unique on their own or does have specific rules.

I think it's called three-player rummy and everyone could visit this site to know more about the game: https://www.wikihow.com/Play-Tongits. It involves luck and skill and I think it's par to poker in terms on how you play it. This game more often involves the decision making of the players.

[STT]

The best alternative to gambling poker is playing practice games beforehand, ideal for getting anyone upto speed all the possible strategies to be aware of before playing for cash.   You can always play a low amount on the actual game but I know quite a few would be hesitant to do even that hence I recommend just a fun poker for matchsticks type play through.  I found it helped me anyhow and Im pretty new as a player in any Poker of any type.