Archive for August, 2011

17 Aug

Illuminati Card Game

Below is a variety of different illuminati card games that are in print.

Illuminati: Deluxe

Illuminati Deluxe is the classic card game brought to you by Steve Jackson. The object of the game is to take over the world by controlling illuminati societies such as, but not limited to: The Bavarian Illuminati, The Discordian Society, The UFOs, The Servants of Cthulu, The Bermuda Triangle, The Society of Assassins, The Network and The Gnomes of Zurich; keep in mind, some societies will only be available by purchasing separate expansion packs or stand-alone games.

As for gameplay, in Illuminati Deluxe players will trade, form alliances, and backstab each other in order to gain control of a world represented a group of cards such as: Secret Masters of Fandom, CIA, International Communist, etc. In order to win, players must complete the aim of the game; for example, building a power structure consisting of a given number of cards, or controlling at one card of each alignment; though, there are many other ways to win.

Illuminati: Crime Lords

Illuminati: Crime Lords is a stand-alone expansion brought to by Steve Jackson; in it, rival mobs compete with each other over control of the city in ruin. When starting out, you’ll control a few gangsters; however, with ambition you’ll be able to take over the entire world.

To do this, take control over bordellos, chop shops, and racketeering schemes to earn income. But don’t let the Feds or the police stop you. The game supports a total of 2-8 players that directly compete with each other in order to take control of the world.

As for the rules, there are none: players can cheat, steal, and do whatever it takes to the win the game. Think you have what it takes? Form alliances, break them, and win.

Illuminati: Mutual Assured Distraction

Illuminati: Mutual Assured Distraction is an expansion pack brought to you by Steve Jackson. In this version, you’re given a set of cards to help you, once again, take control over the world. (more…)

17 Aug

Taking the Mystery Out of Baccarat

Baccarat has a mystique about it because it’s associated with the high rollers. But learning how to play baccarat is actually very easy, does not involve skill (only luck of the draw), and the croupier explains it all as you go along. Basically, if you can count to 9, you can play baccarat. Actually, even if you can’t, you can play, because the croupier adds up the hands.

There are two important things you should remember about baccarat:
1. The house edge is very low except for on “tie” bets.
2. Avoid tie bets.

Baccarat has three possible outcomes: banker wins, player wins, or tie. The cards that are drawn dictate the outcome. Here is how to play baccarat at a regular land casino.

You’ll play at either a baccarat table that accommodates up to 13 players, or a mini baccarat table that accommodates fewer. Buy-ins may be as low as $25. The tables for the big spenders are usually off in another room, and buy-ins at them may be as high as $500.

On the table are boxes where you place bets. The box closest to you is for betting on the “player” winning, and the box farther away is for betting on the “banker” winning. There is also a place to bet on ties. Tie bets have a house edge of over 14%, so even though tie bets may pay out at 8:1, they’re not advisable due to the big house edge. With baccarat, “player” and “banker” don’t refer to the actual dealer and you, but to a theoretical banker and player, and you bet on one or the other (or a tie).

Both dealer and player are dealt two cards. Usually after two cards are dealt, there is a winner, and the winner is the hand that adds up closest to nine. Cards from 2-9 are scored based on face value, 10s and face cards are allotted zero, and aces get one point. If a hand adds up to more than ten, you only count the last digit. That’s why you only have to know how to count to 9.

Two cards are dealt face-down for the “player” and “banker,” then the player’s cards are revealed, then the banker’s. The hands are added up by the croupier. The player is dealt a third card if the player’s hand adds up to 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. The banker may be dealt a third card depending on the player’s third card. The rules for the banker getting a third card go according to the table: (more…)

17 Aug

Playing No Deposit Bingo

Bingo gaming has been a favorite past time of people in the world over. The game does not require any special skills and talents, thus making it all the more fun. Bingo is a game that is being enjoyed by people of all ages all over the world. It does not matter whether you are too old or too young, as long as you can recognize numbers, letters and know how to mark them, you are good to go. Bingo games can now be played online and you have the option to play it for free as an excellent way to pass the time, or you could even deposit some money and play for real cash.

There are some bingo players who would like to try out a certain site prior to depositing money into them. For these types of people, a no deposit bingo game would be the excellent answer for them. There are sites out there that do not require you to deposit a specific amount before you can play. Even better, they give you bonus money just for signing in. However, if you run out of cash, you would need to deposit a certain amount to continue playing.

In the case of Caesars Bingo, on you initial deposit they would give you a 200% bonus. Meaning, your money has been tripled. Depositing £50 would give you £150 all in all. That is a lot on money when it comes to online gaming. On you succeeding deposits, they would also have corresponding bonuses, in this case, a 50% cash match. They also have 75 and 90 ball bingo as well as many other online casino games.

Another great online bingo site would be Polo Bingo. The new player’s sign up bonus would be 300% and they will also give you a 75% cash match on your next four deposits. In Polo Bingo, you could win up to £2,000 in their daily free rooms and up to £1,000,000 in their Self made Millionaire game. On top of all that, you could recoup 5% of your losing bets every Sunday.

Playing online bingo is a great way to participate in this very entertaining activity without getting out of your house. You can play in your pyjamas. You can play while brushing your teeth. You could play any time you want. And the best part if that is, you get bigger chances of winning as compared to you old-fashioned game hall bingo. (more…)