Cards: the high tables

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From: The games tent


Much like the low tables, but the jade chips are fatter. The players are sharper, too.

Unlocked with 1 x Carnival Ticket, 40 x Jade Fragment


Challenge information

Broad, Persuasive 50

  • 35 - very chancy (42%)
  • 43 - chancy (51%)
  • 51 - modest (61%)
  • 60 - very modest (72%)
  • 68 - low-risk (81%)
  • 76 - straightforward (91%)
  • 84 - straightforward (100%)

Success

'I won again? Fancy that...'

These games are serious. The banter is calculated, even formal. Over the course of the evening, the pile of jade chips in front of you accrues pleasantly. When the table closes, the other players […]congratulate you. They recognise one of their own.

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Rare Success

'Think I'm bluffing? Yes, you're probably right...'

You spend all evening establishing a pattern […] On the last turn of the cards, you go against all precedent. And it works! They were all expecting you to be bluffing […] Eyes narrow at you as you collect your impressive winnings.

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Failure

'And I'm out, ladies and gentlemen...'

These high table players are indeed a sharp crowd. They barely look up as you leave the table. The dealer expresses well-rehearsed sympathy.