Parlay

Parlay is an entertaining card game for those who enjoy the challenge of word games and the excitement of poker!

The cards come as a standard, 52 count, poker-sized deck which are unique and artistically stylized. Each card contains a letter and number value (for the letter only - much like the concept in Scrabble) inscribed on the sides of the card, below the number value of the card itself. The number values for the letters are determined by how arduous they are for use in words (for example, X is worth more points than an A).

Players can play a variety of poker games, such as Quick Draw, Wild I's, Omaha Hold' Em, or Texas Hold' Em, and although players do not place bets, they must decide wether to fold or stay with each hand. The challenge in this game is to gather as many points as possible by using a combination of word points and poker hand points. The first player to score 500 points wins the game.

Parlay also introduces the concept of "Wordbluffing", where players are invited to play oddly-spelled words to trick their opponents into calling their bluff to knock them out of the hand. Players can also try to get away with fake or misspelled words, hoping their bluff won't be called. Wordbluffing adds a whole new element of strategy to the game.

Parlay combines the creative challenge of a word game with the fast pace, suspense, and variety of poker. Game play includes an element of risk and bluff, but no wagering is required and no players are eliminated, which makes Parlay a very family-friendly way to play poker.

Parlay won Games Magazine's Best Word Game award in 2007, and About Board Game's #1 Card Game award in 2006, and has been well-reviewed by respected publications such as BoardGameNews, RPG.net, Family Review Center, and Knucklebones Magazine.

Number Of Players: 2 to 6
Recommended Ages: 9 and up
Price: $20.00

About Real Deal Games

Parlay was designed by husband-and-wife team Paul and Jennifer Sturgis, who created their own company to share the new game with the world. Real Deal Games stand out for their stylish look, high production values, and fair pricing. Parlay is their first product.