Manual
Introduction
Pazaak Rules
Sidedeck selection
Multiplayer
Singleplayer
Campaign
Pazaak Cantina is a standalone Pazaak game which is based on the minigame in Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. The online version of Pazaak Cantina allows multiplayer games without downloading any software, as it runs directly in the browser. The downloadable versions offer a rich singleplayer experience.
The main deck consists of cards with values in the range of 1 to 10. There are four cards of every value and therefore the main deck is composed of 40 cards.
The sidedeck holds 10 cards. Every player can create a personal sidedeck (See Sidedeck selection). Four of these cards are randomly chosen when the game starts. These four cards are making up the player's hand cards. The hand cards are available in the entire match. Every hand card can be played only once.
The player who starts is randomly chosen at the beginning of every set. In the network mode of Pazaak Cantina v1, the player who starts is randomly chosen at the beginning of the match and doesn't change when a new set begins.
Gameplay:
The cards have the following characteristics:
Online games are supported in Pazaak Cantina Online and playing over a LAN is supported in Pazaak Cantina v1.
Online games in Pazaak Cantina Online:
You can play Pazaak as a registered user or as a guest. When playing as a registered user, you can login with your existing Pazaak Cantina account. This is the same account which you use to log in at the Pazaak Cantina website.
As a registered user you can increase your level by winning games with other registered users. Please note that playing games with guests won't affect your statistics or your level.
When you rise to a new level more cards will be available for your sidedeck:
You can also login as a guest. Guests don't have the ability to change their names and they cannot reach higher levels. Therefore the sidedeck of guests is permanently limited to the basic cards. As a guest you can play both with registered users and with other guests.
Multiplayer games via LAN in Pazaak Cantina v1:
While online games are pretty self explanatory, LAN games need a little setup. First of all, a server needs to be hosted by going to the multiplayer menu in Pazaak Cantina v1 and clicking 'Host'. Then, the other player enters the IP address of the host and clicks 'Join'. If you have multiple network interfaces, you can choose the right one in the dropdown field next to the 'Host' button.
If you encounter problems, please check the following:
In the MiniQuest mode, which only exists in Pazaak Cantina v2, you are playing a single match. The goal is not only to win this match, but also to master the given challenge. When having success, you will gain a medal. You can gain up to five medals per challenge. Not always all cards are available for the sidedeck. In some challenges you are entering an ongoing match.
In the campaign there are only Pazaak players from KotOR 1 and KotOR 2. These players have exactly the same cards as seen in the original games. However some Pazaak players from KotOR 1 have got cards, which are available in KotOR 2.
To get to the next level, you have to beat your opponent by winning all his credits. With every new level, you play with a harder opponent.
You start with a standard sidedeck consisting of the cards +1 to +6 and -1 to -4. You can upgrade this sidedeck by buying new cards. You should watch your credits when buying cards, so that you have always enough credits for the next match. Some cards can only be bought when reaching a certain level. You can also sell cards, e.g. if you don't have too little credits left for the next match, but you only get 60% of the price. If you have only 10 cards, you can't sell these cards, because you would not be able to start a new match.
Pazaak Rules
Sidedeck selection
Multiplayer
Singleplayer
Campaign
Introduction
In the era of the Old Republic, Pazaak was the most popular card game of an enormous number of sentiently creatures.Pazaak Cantina is a standalone Pazaak game which is based on the minigame in Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. The online version of Pazaak Cantina allows multiplayer games without downloading any software, as it runs directly in the browser. The downloadable versions offer a rich singleplayer experience.
Pazaak Rules
The goal of Pazaak is to have the face up cards total higher than the opponent's cards without exceeding a total of 20.The main deck consists of cards with values in the range of 1 to 10. There are four cards of every value and therefore the main deck is composed of 40 cards.
The sidedeck holds 10 cards. Every player can create a personal sidedeck (See Sidedeck selection). Four of these cards are randomly chosen when the game starts. These four cards are making up the player's hand cards. The hand cards are available in the entire match. Every hand card can be played only once.
The player who starts is randomly chosen at the beginning of every set. In the network mode of Pazaak Cantina v1, the player who starts is randomly chosen at the beginning of the match and doesn't change when a new set begins.
Gameplay:
- The first player draws a card from the main deck and plays it to open up the set.
- After drawing a card from the main deck, the player might play one of his hand cards.
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The player holds or ends the turn.
Holding means, the player isn't allowed to draw or play any card in the current set. The opponent however is still allowed to draw and play cards. - It's the other player's turn.
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This goes on until both players hold or one of the players ends the turn with
having a score of more than 20 ('Bust').
The player who doesn't exceed a total of 20 and has got the highest score wins the set.
If in one set the scores of the two players are equal, the set isn't counted at all. - The player who wins three sets wins the match.
- If all 9 card slots are filled with cards and the score is below or equal to 20, the player wins the set.
- The Tie-Breaker (±1T) card. See Sidedeck selection.
Sidedeck selection
In the sidedeck selection panel you can see every card that is available to your sidedeck. The figure in the lower right corner specifies the quantity of the card.The cards have the following characteristics:
| +1 bis +6: | This card adds its value to the current score. |
| -1 bis -6: | This card subtracts its value from the current score. |
| ±1 bis ±6: | This card adds or subtracts its value to / from the current score. |
| ±1T: | If a set is tied, the player will win, in case he plays the card as last. Otherwise it acts like a ±1 card. |
| D: | This card doubles the value of the last card. |
| 2&4: | This card changes the sign (positive or negative) of all cards in the game with the value 2 or 4. |
| 3&6: | The same card as 2&4, but it acts on cards with the value 3 or 6. |
| 1±2: | This Pazaak sidecard adds or subtracts selectively one or two to / from the current score. |
Multiplayer
You can play Pazaak with your friends online or via LAN.Online games are supported in Pazaak Cantina Online and playing over a LAN is supported in Pazaak Cantina v1.
Online games in Pazaak Cantina Online:
You can play Pazaak as a registered user or as a guest. When playing as a registered user, you can login with your existing Pazaak Cantina account. This is the same account which you use to log in at the Pazaak Cantina website.
As a registered user you can increase your level by winning games with other registered users. Please note that playing games with guests won't affect your statistics or your level.
When you rise to a new level more cards will be available for your sidedeck:
| Card: | 1 to 6 | -1 to -6 | D | 2&4 | 3&6 | ±6 | ±5 | ±4 | ±3 | ±2 | ±1 | ±1T | 1±2 |
| Minimum Level: | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 17 |
You can also login as a guest. Guests don't have the ability to change their names and they cannot reach higher levels. Therefore the sidedeck of guests is permanently limited to the basic cards. As a guest you can play both with registered users and with other guests.
Multiplayer games via LAN in Pazaak Cantina v1:
While online games are pretty self explanatory, LAN games need a little setup. First of all, a server needs to be hosted by going to the multiplayer menu in Pazaak Cantina v1 and clicking 'Host'. Then, the other player enters the IP address of the host and clicks 'Join'. If you have multiple network interfaces, you can choose the right one in the dropdown field next to the 'Host' button.
If you encounter problems, please check the following:
- Did both players choose the same port in the options menu?
- Are there firewalls or virus scanners that block Pazaak Cantina?
- Did both players choose the right network interface?
Singleplayer
In the Highscore mode, you can wager credits. You will have 25 credits at the beginning. All cards are available for the sidedeck. After you won a match, you can wager your recently earned credits. The more credits you wager in a match, the better will be your opponent. Additionally you can re-choose your sidedeck before a new match begins. The Highscore mode ends, if you have no credits left.In the MiniQuest mode, which only exists in Pazaak Cantina v2, you are playing a single match. The goal is not only to win this match, but also to master the given challenge. When having success, you will gain a medal. You can gain up to five medals per challenge. Not always all cards are available for the sidedeck. In some challenges you are entering an ongoing match.
Campaign
The following is specific to the campaign in Pazaak Cantina v1.In the campaign there are only Pazaak players from KotOR 1 and KotOR 2. These players have exactly the same cards as seen in the original games. However some Pazaak players from KotOR 1 have got cards, which are available in KotOR 2.
To get to the next level, you have to beat your opponent by winning all his credits. With every new level, you play with a harder opponent.
You start with a standard sidedeck consisting of the cards +1 to +6 and -1 to -4. You can upgrade this sidedeck by buying new cards. You should watch your credits when buying cards, so that you have always enough credits for the next match. Some cards can only be bought when reaching a certain level. You can also sell cards, e.g. if you don't have too little credits left for the next match, but you only get 60% of the price. If you have only 10 cards, you can't sell these cards, because you would not be able to start a new match.