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The following games are played using a Playing Card Set, so if a player has proficiency with playing cards, they may add their proficiency bonus.

The result of these games are still determined with dice rolls so no actual playing cards needed.

King’s Bluff

First popularized by the ruling class and then simplified by the common folk, this game has become one of the best well known, and immensely popular, which has led to it being enjoyed throughout the land.

Players - Minimum of 2                                                                            Betting - Players throw coins into the pot before drawing any cards. Every round after they have the choice to raise, call/match, or fold, after drawing cards, betting continues until all bets are equal. Winner takes the pot.

This game has three rounds, in the first round the characters draw three cards - roll 3d6s, which they keep hidden. In the first or second round, a player may reroll one of their hidden dice, they can only do this once per game and they must take the new roll. In the second round they draw a card - roll a d6, the result of this roll is shown. the third round is the same as the second, a 5th d6 is rolled, i.e. drawing a card, and its result is shown along with the the result of the second round.

At the end of the three rounds everyone shows their hands, they player with the highest hand wins.

Winning Hands (lowest to highest): A pair, two pair, three of a kind, low straight (1-5), high straight (2-6), full house (a pair and three of a kind), four of a kind, five of a kind.

Traveler’s Triad

A game common amongst caravans, and with it’s popularity amongst merchants and mercenaries alike, has led to a group of players to be found in almost every bar and inn.

Players - Minimum of 2                                                                                    Betting -  Players throw coins into the pot before drawing any cards. Every round after they have the choice to raise, call/match, or fold, after drawing cards, betting continues until all bets are equal. Winner takes the pot.

This game is played in three rounds, in the first round each player draws a card - rolls a d12, the result is hidden. Then in the second they draw again, this time rolling a d8, and again hiding the result. Finally in the third round, they draw their final card, each rolling a d6, and keeping their hand hidden until all betting is finished.

Once finished all players show their hand with the highest total winning, the highest score one can get is a 26, but the best hand one can get is the Traveler’s Triad, which is a one on each dice (1, 1, and 1).

12 Riders

Its origins have been long lost to time but yet this popular game has stood through it all, still hosting popularity by players in bars throughout the land.

Players - Minimum of 1 (against a dealer)                                                        Betting - This game is played against the house, with each establishment/dealer, setting the buy-in bet.

The overall objective of the game is to get a score of 12. Each player starts with two cards - 2d6s, which are ruled when all bets have been placed, the result of which they keep hidden. 

1s can be worth either one or ten points, otherwise points are equal to the number rolled on the dice. After the results are rolled, a player can hit - draw another card (roll a 3rd d6), or stay. The player may also chose to fold which result in them getting half their bet back. 

A simple handful of brews to add a bit a spice to your character’s life.

But first some intoxication rules free of charge...

Intoxication - An intoxicated creature has begun to lose control of their mental and physical faculties.

Level Effect

1. Gain disadvantage on deception (cha) and performance (cha) checks.

2. Gain disadvantage on Dexterity, Wisdom and Intelligence checks.

3. -5 to movement speed and disadvantage on Dexterity and Charisma skills.

4. -5 to movement speed and disadvantage on Strength checks.

5. -5 to movement speed and disadvantage on all skills.

6. Hit points cut in half and lose all proficiency.

7. Any sudden movement could result in being knocked prone, unless passed a DC 10 dexterity saving throw.  

8.  Unconscious.

An intoxication saving throw is a constitution saving throw, a character looses on level a level of intoxication every hour, any spells, items, and/or effects which affect poison, also affect intoxication. 

Goblin piss -

A dark golden drink that bubbles oddly once poured into a glass, its look and foul smell has earned its common moniker. The drink itself is heavy on the senses, and many people comment that its taste is far worse then its smell. Yet for many its worth it, as it is guaranteed to get you drunk.

DC 12 Intoxication saving throw.

Drab Brew -

A dark ale, that has a almost rancid smell, it is often the most common drink found in all taverns across the land and quiet popular as well being the cheapest drink available that wont poison you... most of the time.

DC 4 Intoxication saving throw.

Knee Jerker Cider -

A deep brown cider which is gritty in texture, and its flavor is often inconsistent even though its offered throughout, many claim the best is batches are made in the south.

 DC 10 Intoxication saving throw.

Abbey Red -

The most common and often called the standard wine, the drink is made from whatever is available to each church, and the flavor greatly differs amongst them, the only consistent is its deep red color. Each town claims that theirs’ is the best and many swear by the variation sold from their town church. It’s popularity is only strengthened  by the drinks fair price and its alcohol level, which is often not something to laugh at. It’s popularity has also won its position on the menu of taverns and the like, each offering the local favorite.

The following games are played using a Dice Set, so if a character has proficiency with a dice set hey may be able to use their proficiency bonus.

Pauper’s Dice

The first recorded mention of Pauper’s Dice was in a fair directory, the game was formed when the event coordinators took several popular festival dice games, many of which were already similar to each other, and simplified them into a standardized rule set. Giving rise to Pauper’s Dice. A game of Pauper’s Dice can take a while to finish, and is a common past-time among tavern goers or merchants waiting for their carts to be inspected by the city watch, along with still being a staple of festivals and fairs alike. 

Players - Minimum of 2 Betting - The players throw a set amount of coins into a pot before rolling any dice. The winner takes the pot. The objective of Pauper’s Dice is to be the first one to reach 10,000 points. One player begins by rolling their six dice and checks to see if they have rolled a scoring combination. Any dice that make up a scoring combination can be set aside and the player may then choose to roll all the remaining dice. Each time they roll, the player must set aside at least one scoring dice, but they don’t have to set aside all scoring dice. If all dice are set aside for scoring, the player can roll all six dice again and continue to add onto their accumulated score. A player’s turn continues until they fail to roll any scoring dice or they decide to bank their scored points, writing them down and adding them to any points granted by previous rounds. The dice are then forwarded to the next player. First one to reach 10,000 points wins. Scoring combinations only count if they are made on the same roll. So if you roll a 1 on one turn, and then roll two 1s on the next turn, you have 300 points, not 1000.

Scoring: • 1. 100 points. • 5. 50 points. • Three 1’s. 1000 points. • Three 2’s. 200 points. • Three 3’s. 300 points. • Three 4’s. 400 points. • Three 5’s. 500 points. • Three 6’s. 600 points. • Series (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 together). 3000 points. • Three Pairs. 1000 points. (4 of a kind and a pair is 1500 points).

Pig

Pig is a simple game that is very popular among the common people. Pig is especially popular among the poorer classes, as the need for materials is low as Pig only needs a single die to play.

Players - Minimum of 2 Betting - The players throw a set amount of coins into a pot before rolling any dice. The winner takes the pot.

Each turn, the player rolls 1d6 again and again, tallying up the numbers as they roll them as their score. The player must roll a total of 7 before they can write down their score and pass the die to the next player, but they do not have to stop at 7 and can keep going as long as they like. If the player rolls a 1, they score nothing on that turn and it becomes the next player’s turn. The first player to reach a set amount of points, usually between 50 and 100, wins.

Middle’s 7

A simple and quick game that is a common sight in many taverns and gambling dens.

Players - Minimum of 1 (against the dealer)                                              Betting - This game is most often played against the house/dealer. The dealer sets a minimum buy-in, which varies depending on the establishment.

Bear’s Endurance - Casting time: 1 Action, Range: Touch, Component: V, S, Duration: Concentration up to 1 minute (Transmutation)

You enhance the stamina of a willing creature you touch. For the duration, the target has advantage on Constitution checks.

Boar’s Might - Casting Time: 1 action Range: Touch Components: V, S Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute (Transmutation)

You enhance the might of a willing creature you touch. For the duration, the target has advantage on Strength checks made to push, pull, lift, or break objects.

Cat’s Grace - Casting Time: 1 action Range: Touch Components: V, S Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute (Transmutation)