About game
You empty your hand as fast as possible to avoid being the fool in Durak: The Journey. This fresh spin on the classic podkidnoy durak card game blends traditional strategy with rogue-like progression elements. You face off against clever AI opponents who adapt to your playstyle while you navigate a campaign filled with strange artifacts. Each victory earns you items that tweak the rules, like turning low cards into high-value trumps or peeking at the deck. You must master the art of defending with the right suit to outsmart the computer. Helpful hints are always available if you need a nudge toward the most efficient move. Lush folk-art visuals keep the atmosphere light during your climb through the ranks. Experience this clever take on карточные игры right in your browser with no download required.
How to play
Goal: get rid of all your cards and don't be left the fool.
• When attacking - tap a card to play it against your opponent.
• When defending - tap your card to beat the one on the table (higher card of the same suit, or a trump). Tapping the attacking card auto-covers it with your cheapest option.
• Nothing to beat it with - tap Take. All cards beaten - tap Done.
• The trump is shown under the deck on the left - it beats any non-trump suit.
Controls: single tap plays a card, double-tap on the table triggers the action button. Same with the mouse on desktop. The mentor button turns on hints.
The Journey mode unlocks after a couple of matches.
Features
- Artifact Shop: Spend your winnings on game-changing modifiers that let you manipulate deck rules between matches.
- Dynamic AI: Choose your challenge level by picking opponents like Petya or the cunning Sly Arkady.
- Mentor System: Toggle real-time guidance to see which moves offer the best odds of winning.
- Campaign Progression: Unlock the unique journey mode after proving your skills in several classic matches.
- Achievement Tracking: Earn rewards for completing specific milestones and mastering complex table scenarios.
Who is it for
Card enthusiasts who enjoy traditional Russian games and rogue-like strategy will find plenty to love here. Casual players wanting a quick session or competitive gamers aiming to clear the full campaign will appreciate the balanced difficulty and the helpful mentor system that assists with learning complex defensive maneuvers.
Controls
Play card
Single tap on a card to select it for an attack or defense.
Action button
Double tap on the table area to trigger Take or Done actions.
Get hint
Tap the Mentor button to highlight the most effective move.
FAQ
How do I unlock the campaign in Durak: The Journey?
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You simply need to play a few classic matches against the AI to gain access to the rogue-like journey mode.
Can I play Durak: The Journey on my mobile phone?
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Yes, the game is fully optimized for mobile browsers using simple tap controls for all card actions.
Does Durak: The Journey include a tutorial?
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The game features a built-in mentor that provides hints and explains the logic behind the best moves during your matches.
