GROW YOUR HAND

Buy new cards to increase your odds of hitting good hands. If you're rich enough, you can even break the rules and get over 5 cards.

GO ON EXPEDITIONS

Once unlocked, you can send your minions on expeditions to discover new otherworldy cards with powerful benefits. Upgrade these missions to provide even more powerful benefits as you progress. You can even unlock missions to destroy cards from your deck that you don't want, to ensure every hand is exactly how you want it.

GET UPGRADED

Buy powerful upgrades using your hard earned coins, enabling you to progress quicker, open up new avenues, and take on the evil Jester!

ESTABLISH DOMINANCE

Even though the Jester doesn't like it, you can buy new decks of cards in order to play more hands at once. Use this to your advantage to grow those numbers even faster!

ASCEND TO GREATNESS

Make a deal with Mary the Fairy to start over in exchange for Poker Chips (poker chips? ...but this ain't even poker...?), use those chips to buy even more powerful upgrades.

ESCAPE THE HOUSE OF CARDS

You're trapped in the Jester's domain, can you manage to defeat him and escape? Or will he keep you there, trapped forever in an endless cycle?

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The game is described as addictive, well-made, and worth its price, with many recommending it to others. The feedback highlights its strong execution as an idle game, with satisfying progression and a fresh concept.",{"_287":298,"_289":299,"_291":300,"_293":301,"_295":302},"Engaging ascension and progression mechanics",0.28421879560925895,0.9,18,"The ascension (rebirth) system is frequently mentioned as a key feature that enhances replayability and engagement. Players appreciate the sudden scale changes, multiplicative upgrades, and convenience boosts that make subsequent playthroughs faster and more enjoyable. The progression system is described as rewarding and well-paced.",{"_287":304,"_289":305,"_291":306,"_293":307,"_295":308},"Short, accessible, and replayable experience",0.19074571880217883,0.8,11,"The game is praised for its short, accessible playtime (4-6 hours to complete), making it easy to pick up and finish. Players appreciate the lack of excessive grinding and the ability to save progress easily, which suits short play sessions. The replayability is enhanced by the ascension system and achievements.",{"_287":310,"_289":311,"_291":312,"_293":149,"_295":313},"Constant engagement and guided objectives",0.15270648591040528,0.6,"Players highlight the game's ability to keep them engaged with frequent upgrades, new content, and guided objectives. The lack of idle downtime and the continuous stream of new mechanics prevent boredom and maintain interest.",{"_287":315,"_289":316,"_291":317,"_293":137,"_295":318},"Appealing visuals and audio design",0.11912873831443456,0.75,"The game's visuals, including pixel art, animations, and card designs, are described as appealing and well-crafted. 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The exponential scaling in later stages is also noted as reducing enjoyment due to meaningless large numbers.",{"_287":342,"_289":343,"_291":344,"_293":345,"_295":346},"Low challenge and stakes",0.25602432041753304,0.25,24,"The game is noted for its low difficulty, lack of meaningful decisions, and absence of fail states typical of poker or roguelike games. Bosses are also described as unchallenging, reducing the sense of accomplishment.",{"_287":348,"_289":349,"_291":350,"_293":157,"_295":351},"Poor audio design",0.18540199178839809,0.55,"The game's audio is criticized for being repetitive, with only one background song that becomes tedious. The lack of separate volume controls forces players to mute the game entirely, further detracting from the experience.",{"_287":353,"_289":354,"_291":355,"_293":157,"_295":356},"Abrupt and unsatisfying endings",0.18103653311591505,0.5,"The game's story and progression often end abruptly, leaving players feeling unsatisfied. This includes the talent tree not being fully unlocked, the final boss resetting, and the story concluding just as players achieve their ideal deck.",{"_287":358,"_289":359,"_291":327,"_293":149,"_295":360},"Bugs and technical issues",0.15870630505443176,"Numerous bugs are reported, including achievements failing to unlock, ascension unlocks disappearing, abnormal upgrade prices, and progress-blocking token bugs. These issues significantly impact the player experience and enthusiasm for the game.",{"_287":362,"_289":363,"_291":364,"_293":145,"_295":365},"False idle game expectations",0.1525141049129124,0.85,"The game requires constant manual interaction, such as clicking and deck management, which contradicts the expectations of a traditional idle game. Players express frustration over the lack of automation, particularly in systems like card additions, removals, and joker purchases.",{"_287":367,"_289":316,"_291":317,"_293":137,"_295":368},"Confusing and non-intuitive card symbols","The card symbol system, particularly the changes to ranks and suits (e.g., ABCD for 34567), is widely criticized as confusing and user-unfriendly. Players struggle to recognize combinations like royal flushes or full houses due to these changes, especially in later stages.",{"_287":370,"_289":371,"_291":312,"_293":133,"_295":372},"Unbalanced and underutilized mechanics",0.098265960707142,"Players note that certain mechanics, such as legendary Jokers, runes, and prestige systems, are either unbalanced or underutilized. For example, legendary Jokers are often less useful than rare ones, and runes feel disconnected from the core poker gameplay.",{"_287":374,"_289":375,"_291":376,"_293":125,"_295":377},"Lack of clarity in mechanics",0.06234216181566694,0.45,"Several mechanics, such as merging, damage calculation, and quest requirements, are poorly explained. Players also report that some upgrade mechanics are unclear, leading to confusion and frustration.",{"_287":379,"_289":331,"_291":332,"_293":125,"_295":380},"Misleading marketing","Players express disappointment due to mismatched expectations, particularly regarding the game's depth, content volume, and similarity to other games like Balatro. Screenshots are also noted to misrepresent the final gameplay, particularly the upgrade tree.",{"_287":382,"_289":383,"_291":322,"_293":118,"_295":384},"Accessibility concerns",0.026555396263950447,"The game contains excessive flashing lights, which could be harmful to players with epilepsy. 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This core mechanic is central to progression and scoring.",{"_287":398,"_289":399,"_291":317,"_293":400,"_295":401},"Multiplicative upgrades and scaling",0.30483692738037005,21,"Upgrades (e.g., hand size, multipliers, deck count) use multiplicative scaling, enabling exponential progression. Players can manage up to 10 simultaneous decks, each with customizable card compositions.",{"_287":403,"_289":299,"_291":300,"_293":301,"_295":404},"Incremental idle gameplay with ascension","The game blends incremental/idle mechanics with a poker theme, featuring ascension systems that reset progress for long-term buffs and optimizations. This structure appeals to players who enjoy both active and passive progression.",{"_287":406,"_289":407,"_291":312,"_293":145,"_295":408},"Balatro-inspired design",0.13979546770656356,"The game draws clear inspiration from *Balatro*, particularly in its poker-based mechanics and incremental structure. 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This shifts gameplay from idle to active participation as expeditions become more frequent.",{"_287":418,"_289":419,"_291":355,"_293":85,"_295":420},"Active participation required",0.04722291440160762,"While the game includes idle elements, players report needing active involvement (e.g., managing expeditions, deck-building) for roughly half of the gameplay time, deviating from traditional idle expectations.",{"_287":422,"_289":423,"_291":388,"_293":85,"_295":424},"Niche objectives and tutorials",0.04156144121044463,"The game features unique objectives (e.g., defeating the Jester) and a tutorial-like premise (e.g., earning 1 billion coins to 'escape'). These elements add narrative flair but may not resonate with all players.","performanceSummary",[427,431],{"_287":428,"_289":429,"_291":327,"_293":85,"_295":430},"Performance and bug issues",0.05136707014799935,"Players report significant performance problems, including game-breaking bugs that hinder progress. However, some players also note that the game runs decently on lower-end hardware with no major bugs, indicating inconsistency in experiences.",{"_287":432,"_289":433,"_291":355,"_293":118,"_295":434},"Upgrade price display bug",0.028078912898778122,"A specific bug causes upgrade option prices to display abnormally, which could mislead players or disrupt gameplay flow. This issue appears to be isolated but may impact player trust in in-game systems.","recommendationSummary",[437,441,446,451],{"_287":438,"_289":439,"_291":312,"_293":97,"_295":440},"General recommendation with caveats",0.30865369341523957,"The game receives broad but qualified recommendations, often with warnings about its niche appeal (e.g., not for those seeking depth or poker-like strategy). Some reviewers refunded it due to mismatched expectations, while others strongly endorse it despite its flaws.",{"_287":442,"_289":443,"_291":364,"_293":444,"_295":445},"Casual, short-term enjoyment",0.25649712819379394,16,"Reviewers consistently describe the game as a fun, light experience ideal for short play sessions or a casual afternoon. It is praised as a good time sink (5–10 hours) with a fair price, though some note its shallowness or lack of long-term content.",{"_287":447,"_289":448,"_291":300,"_293":449,"_295":450},"Strong recommendation for idle game fans",0.23539348718131348,14,"The game is highly recommended for players who enjoy idle, incremental, or clicker games, particularly those with a poker or escalating numbers theme. Many reviewers explicitly endorse it as a standout in the genre, though some note it lacks depth for long-term engagement.",{"_287":452,"_289":419,"_291":355,"_293":85,"_295":453},"Positive outlook for future updates","Reviewers express optimism about the game's potential, anticipating improvements or additional content in future updates. Some even look forward to sequels, indicating satisfaction with the core experience despite current limitations.","miscSummary",[456,460,464,468,471,474,477],{"_287":457,"_289":458,"_291":312,"_293":85,"_295":459},"Request for automation features",0.049425161597228054,"Players are requesting quality-of-life improvements such as auto-click for leveling up and auto-expedition features to reduce repetitive tasks and enhance convenience.",{"_287":461,"_289":462,"_291":322,"_293":85,"_295":463},"Unmet genre expectations",0.04466067504799563,"Some players expected the game to include poker-like stakes or roguelike elements, indicating a mismatch between marketing or genre assumptions and the actual gameplay experience.",{"_287":465,"_289":466,"_291":306,"_293":118,"_295":467},"Loop option resets progress prematurely",0.03157986617880655,"Players report that selecting the 'loop' option at the end of the game resets progress before achievements are unlocked, forcing unnecessary replay of sections. 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This indicates areas where the game may feel grindy or unclear.",{"_287":475,"_289":387,"_291":388,"_293":118,"_295":476},"Risk of repetitive strain injury","A player warns about the potential for developing tendonitis due to excessive gameplay, suggesting the game may require repetitive actions that could lead to physical strain.",{"_287":478,"_289":387,"_291":388,"_293":118,"_295":479},"Unique thematic experience","The game is described as evoking the feeling of gambling one's soul to a casino demon, suggesting a strong and unique thematic or atmospheric experience that resonates with players.","emotionsSummary",[482,487,492,496,499,503,507,511,515],{"_287":483,"_289":484,"_291":484,"_293":485,"_295":486},"Satisfaction",0.21476510067114093,32,"Players frequently cited the game's polished execution, engaging gameplay mechanics, and value for money as key sources of satisfaction. The quick progression, lack of frustrating waits, and high-quality presentation (e.g., art style, translation) further contributed to this emotion. Many also appreciated the game's ability to fulfill niche desires like deck-building and optimization without excessive grinding.",{"_287":488,"_289":489,"_291":489,"_293":490,"_295":491},"Excitement",0.19463087248322147,29,"Excitement stemmed from the game's evolving mechanics, flashy effects, and addictive progression loops, particularly after unlocking ascension systems or rare rewards. Players highlighted the thrill of large payouts, rapid progression, and the depth of post-prestige content. The blend of unique concepts (e.g., poker-clicker hybrid) and continuous dopamine-driven features also amplified this emotion.",{"_287":493,"_289":494,"_291":494,"_293":345,"_295":495},"Disappointment",0.1610738255033557,"Disappointment arose from unmet expectations regarding depth, content volume, and replayability. Players criticized the short length, abrupt endings, and shallow prestige systems, which often left them wanting more after achieving key milestones (e.g., ideal decks). False advertising about skill trees and misaligned expectations (e.g., comparisons to *Balatro*) further fueled this sentiment.",{"_287":497,"_289":494,"_291":494,"_293":345,"_295":498},"Joy","Joy was primarily driven by the game's core incremental gameplay, satisfying combo crafting, and long-lasting fun. Players enjoyed the blend of mechanics, fast-paced progression, and the ability to engage in extended play sessions (e.g., 8+ hours). The overall presentation and nostalgic appeal (e.g., similarities to *Balatro*) also contributed to this positive emotion.",{"_287":500,"_289":501,"_291":501,"_293":97,"_295":502},"Frustration",0.15436241610738255,"Frustration was tied to technical issues (e.g., bugs, UI problems), unclear mechanics, and repetitive or tedious gameplay elements. Players struggled with escalating costs, randomness in deck-building, and difficulty spikes post-ascension. Poor design choices (e.g., incomprehensible symbols, excessive clicking) and accessibility oversights (e.g., ultrawide display settings) exacerbated this emotion.",{"_287":504,"_289":505,"_291":505,"_293":141,"_295":506},"Relief",0.04697986577181208,"Relief emerged when players found workarounds for flaws (e.g., muting repetitive music) or recognized the game's strengths despite shortcomings. The stress-free, quick-entertainment value and hope for future improvements (e.g., bug fixes) also provided relief, allowing players to overlook minor frustrations.",{"_287":508,"_289":509,"_291":509,"_293":137,"_295":510},"Boredom",0.040268456375838924,"Boredom resulted from repetitive mechanics (e.g., manual clicking, slow early-game progression) and the game's short duration. Players noted a lack of depth after initial content was exhausted, with tedious waiting mechanics and poor-quality music further diminishing engagement.",{"_287":512,"_289":513,"_291":513,"_293":125,"_295":514},"Confusion",0.020134228187919462,"Confusion stemmed from incoherent progression systems, unclear card-naming conventions, and bugs (e.g., ascension unlocks not applying). Players struggled to identify traditional card combinations or understand how certain mechanics (e.g., talent trees) functioned, leading to disorientation.",{"_287":516,"_289":517,"_291":517,"_293":118,"_295":518},"Anxiety",0.006711409395973154,"Anxiety was limited but centered on concerns about future updates potentially disrupting the game's balance or enjoyment. 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Expanding the skill tree, upgrade systems, and overall content volume is highly requested.",{"_287":600,"_291":327,"_295":601},"Improved audio design with separate volume controls","The repetitive background music and lack of separate volume controls frustrate players, leading to requests for better audio customization.",{"_287":603,"_291":604,"_295":605},"More satisfying and extended endings",0.65,"Players express dissatisfaction with abrupt and unsatisfying endings, including incomplete talent trees and resetting final bosses. A more fulfilling conclusion is desired.",{"_287":607,"_291":364,"_295":608},"Bug fixes for achievements, ascension unlocks, and upgrade prices","Numerous bugs, such as achievements not unlocking, ascension unlocks disappearing, and abnormal upgrade prices, disrupt gameplay and need addressing.",{"_287":610,"_291":327,"_295":611},"Clearer explanations for mechanics and upgrades","Players struggle with unclear mechanics, such as merging, damage calculation, and quest requirements. Better in-game explanations are needed.",{"_287":613,"_291":312,"_295":614},"Balanced and better-utilized mechanics","Certain mechanics, like legendary Jokers and runes, feel unbalanced or underutilized. Players want these systems to be more impactful and integrated into core gameplay.",{"_287":616,"_291":317,"_295":617},"More intuitive card symbol system","The current card symbol system (e.g., ABCD for 34567) is confusing and makes recognizing combinations like royal flushes difficult. 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This Ain’t Even Poker, Ya Joker