Durak (Fool) is a Russian card game offering a challenging offline experience with a robust AI opponent. This AI is remarkably sophisticated, providing a gameplay experience often compared to playing against a human. The AI's strategic prowess is particularly evident at the game's conclusion, as it cleverly remembers discarded trumps and remaining cards, adding an extra layer of complexity.
Importantly, the AI plays fairly; it doesn't cheat by peeking at your cards or manipulating the deck. The game adheres strictly to Durak rules, including nuances like the initial five-card discard, automatic re-deals of same-suit hands, and the option to discard further cards after taking. (Detailed rules are readily available on Wikipedia).
Durak boasts high-quality graphics and smooth animations optimized for HD, Full HD, and higher resolutions. Four photorealistic card decks with corresponding back designs are included, ensuring visual appeal even on lower-resolution screens. The game supports both 36-card and 52-card decks. Players can customize the game's appearance by mixing and matching card decks and table backgrounds.
Intuitive swipe controls facilitate gameplay. Swiping right clears the playing area, swiping down picks up cards, and swiping towards an opponent allows them to take cards. This intuitive design encourages strategic play and remembering discarded cards. Further gameplay details can be found on YouTube.
Key Features:
- Fair AI opponent – no cheating!
- Flexible card placement (above or below the playing area).
- Up to 6 players (AI opponents).
- 4 photorealistic card decks.
- 5 photorealistic table backgrounds.
- Offline play (no internet required).
- Save and resume game functionality.
- Seamless continuation after phone calls.
- Large, visually appealing cards suitable for smartphones and tablets.
- English and Russian language support.
- Support for 36-card and 52-card decks.
- HD, Full HD, and higher resolution support.
What's New in Version 6.70 (Jul 15, 2024):
- Library updates.
- Bug fixes.
Previous Version Updates:
- Added 3 new card decks and backs (accessible via Settings -> Choosing cards).
- Added the ability to place the card deck on the right.
- Implemented swipe/slide controls for discarding cards to the bito (discard pile).
