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Durak: The Journey

Throw-in Durak against bots plus an adventure mode: a chain of matches with a shop between them, full of artifacts that change the rules. A mentor suggests a move and explains why.

Durak: The Journey, key art

What it looks like

Main menu: a single match, the journey and playing with people
Main menu: a single match, the journey and playing with people

What's inside

Classic match

Durak (podkidnoy, the throw-in version) by the familiar rules: a 36-card deck, the trump card lies under the deck, “Take” and “Done”. Three opponents to choose from, from easygoing to nasty. We didn't rewrite the rules, there is nothing in them to fix.

The Journey mode

A chain of matches in a row, with the Wanderer's Shop in between. The shop sells artifacts that change the rules in your favor: sixes start counting as trumps, the top card of the deck becomes visible, you get to transfer an attack without a card. Artifacts stack with each other, so no two journeys are the same. The mode unlocks after a couple of regular matches.

The Mentor

The light bulb button suggests the best move and briefly explains why. For example, that you should lead with a low card and save your trump because your opponent is short on cards. Turn it on or off at any time, it doesn't affect rewards.

Purchases, all optional

The Rules pack for 99 rubles unlocks tables for three and four players, transfer durak (perevodnoy) and a mode where only the attacker can throw in. Table rules for 149 rubles add several more modes. Card backs for 129 rubles are six card back designs, and Tables for 99 rubles are six cloth colors. The Full chest for 399 rubles includes all four at once, and Everything in both games for 649 rubles unlocks the same in Thousand as well.

Every purchase is one-time and yours forever, with no automatic charges. Everything that was free stays free, and nothing in the game is locked behind a purchase. Terms are on the Purchases page.

Also in the game

  • a daily challenge with the same deal of the day for everyone;
  • achievements and player levels;
  • two card backs and three table colors for free, six more of each in the paid packs;
  • calm background music you can turn off with one button.

How to play

The goal is simple: get rid of all your cards and don't be left as the durak, the fool, that is, the last player still holding cards.

  • Attack by tapping your card, and it goes onto the table.
  • Defend by tapping your card, or by tapping your opponent's card: then it gets covered with the best card from your hand.
  • Nothing to beat it with? Tap “Take”.
  • All cards beaten? Tap “Done”, and the round goes to the discard pile.
  • The trump is shown on the left under the deck. The trump suit beats any other suit.

Controls are the same on phone and computer: a single tap or a mouse click.

FAQ

Do I need to install the game?

No. It opens in the browser on a phone, tablet or computer.

Does the game cost money?

You can play for free, and there are no ads on the studio site. Purchases exist, but they are all optional: the Rules pack for 99 rubles, Table rules for 149, Card backs for 129, Tables for 99, and the Full chest with all of these for 399. We have no subscriptions and no paid random chests. Details are on the Purchases page.

Do the bots peek at my cards?

No. An opponent gets the same information as a human player: their own cards, the table and how many cards the others hold. It can't look into your hand: the game is built so that this is impossible.

Will my progress be saved?

On the site your progress is stored in the browser, so you can close the tab and come back later. If you sign in with Yandex ID or VK ID, your progress is also saved on our side and opens on your other devices. On a gaming platform, that platform's own cloud saves are used.

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