Quick Play Card Games

Games of Chance: Playing the Tables

Step into the saloons, casinos, and gambling halls of Dust & Glory—where fortunes can change with the turn of a card!
To bring the world to life, players may choose to play real games of chance in-character, such as Faro, Blackjack, Brag, or Poker. This lets you experience the tension, excitement, and drama of the frontier firsthand.
 
How It Works
  • In-Character Play: When your characters find themselves at the gaming tables, you and your fellow players can play actual card games at the table, staying in-character as you bluff, boast, and bet.
  • Quick Rules Provided: For each classic game, you’ll find a summary of rules below, along with suggestions for quick play if you don’t want to use the full version.
  • Roleplaying & Stakes: Winning or losing has real in-game consequences. You might gain or lose money, win information, make an enemy, or even attract the attention of powerful NPCs.
  • The Game Master (GM) may offer plot hooks based on the outcome: perhaps a high-stakes hand wins you a deed to land, or a bad loss leaves you indebted to a local tough.
  • Chips: Chips come in the following denominations – $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100.
 
Mixing Skills and Luck
Cheating & Reading Opponents: Want to cheat at cards? Use skills like Deception, Sleight of Hand, or Observation to stack the odds or spot a cheat. The GM can call for rolls at tense moments.
Roleplay Prompts: Stay in character! Bluff, boast, or try to read your opponents. The GM can reward clever in-character play with bonuses or insights.
 
Keeping It Fun
Keep It Moving: Use the quick play rules for a faster experience, or play a few hands before returning to the main story.
All Are Welcome: If some players don’t wish to gamble, let them mingle, gather rumors, or pursue side activities while the card game plays out.
 
Games of chance bring the world of Dust & Glory to life! Whether you’re aiming to win big, settle a score, or just pass the time, the cards are always ready to be dealt. Fortune favors the bold!

Faro

  • Each player places a bet on a card rank (Ace–King). Suits don’t matter.
  • The dealer reveals two cards per round: one is the “winner,” the other is the “loser.”
  • If your chosen rank matches the winner, you win your bet (take winnings).
  • If your chosen rank matches the loser, you lose your bet (dealer takes your stake).
  • If your rank matches neither, your bet stays on the table for the next round.
  • Play continues until you choose to cash out or run out of chips.
  • Click on the Faro Board below for a PDF to print out for your adventure.
Click on the Faro Board to print.

Poker

Coming Soon.