Durak, the Russian card game, offers a compelling offline experience with its robust AI opponent. This AI is praised for its challenging gameplay, often compared to playing against a human opponent. Its strategic prowess is particularly evident at the game's conclusion, as it cleverly remembers played cards and adjusts its strategy accordingly.
Importantly, the AI plays fairly; it doesn't cheat, peek at your cards, or manipulate the deck. The game adheres strictly to Durak rules, including accurate handling of card distribution and rebounds. For detailed rules, refer to Wikipedia.
The game boasts high-quality graphics and smooth animations optimized for HD, FullHD, and higher resolutions. Four photorealistic card decks with distinct backs are included, ensuring visual appeal even on lower-resolution screens. Both 36-card and 52-card decks are supported, catering to different preferences. Players can customize the game's appearance by mixing and matching deck designs and table backgrounds.
Intuitive swipe controls allow for easy card management. Swiping right clears the playing area, swiping down selects cards, and swiping toward the opponent allows them to take cards. This facilitates strategic play and memory of discarded cards. Further gameplay details are available on YouTube.
Key Features:
- Fair AI opponent; no cheating.
- Card placement options above and below the playing area.
- Up to six players (including the AI).
- Four photorealistic card decks.
- Five photorealistic table backgrounds.
- Offline play (no internet required).
- Save and resume game functionality.
- Continued gameplay after phone calls.
- Large, clear cards optimized for smartphones and tablets.
- English and Russian language support.
- Support for 36-card and 52-card decks.
- HD, FullHD, and higher resolution support.
What's New in Version 6.70 (July 15, 2024):
- Library updates.
- Bug fixes.
Previous Version Updates:
- Three new card decks and backs added (accessible via Settings > Choosing cards).
- Option to place the card deck on the right.
- Swipe controls added for discarding cards (left-to-right and right-to-left).
