🃏 STARTING POINT — THE CARD GAME THAT BRINGS EVERYTHING TOGETHER
Starting Point is a card game for Android with virtual currency (chips and gems). Form sets, runs, and strategies in classic Starring Point, compete in online multiplayer matches, try your luck in arcade-style Video Poker, or play Texas Hold'em against AI opponents.
⚠️ IMPORTANT: Starring Point uses simulated betting with virtual chips. It is NOT a real money casino: you cannot withdraw cash or exchange chips for monetary prizes. 18+ only.
🎮 GAME MODES
• STARTING POINT 51 — The traditional mode: sets of three, four of a kind, runs, and wild cards. First move starts at 51 points. Play solo against the AI or in online matches with up to 6 players.
• CLASSIC START — An 11-card variant with its own rules: close out with three valid sets, make a partial draw, hit the middle, and use the option to return your hand when the game allows it.
• VIDEO POKER (10 OR BETTER) — An arcade machine with a full paytable: pair of 10s or better, two pair, three of a kind, straight, flush, full house, four of a kind, straight flush, and royal flush. Choose your bet, press HOLD, exchange cards, and try the multiplier to multiply your chip winnings.
• TEXAS HOLD'EM POKER — 2 to 4 players at a local table against AI. Blinds, flop, turn, river, raises, all-in, and optional multiplier when you win the pot.
🌐 ONLINE MULTIPLAYER
• Create a room and share the code with your friends.
• Join existing games or explore open rooms in the list.
• Choose the bet amount in chips per player or play with no bet.
• Chat with emojis and voice messages during the game (microphone optional).
👥 FRIENDS AND CHALLENGES
• Sign in with Google and get your unique friend code.
• Add players by searching for their code in the cloud.
• Challenge a friend: the app creates an online room and copies the code to your clipboard so you can join instantly.
• Sync wins, chips, gems, and progress across devices.
💎 CHIPS, GEMS, AND SHOP
• Earn chips by winning games and use them for bets or Video Poker.
• Get gems in the shop (in-app purchases via Google Play) or exchange them for chip packs.
• Unlock tables and deck styles: Classic Felt, Fine Wood, VIP Table, French Deck, Gold, Minimal, and more.
• Pro Plan (annual subscription): Ad-free Video Poker while active.
🏠 YOUR PLAYER HUB
From the home screen, access:
• Home — quick access to Classic Smash, Smash 51, and Video Poker.
• Shop — chips, gems, and Pro subscription.
• Collection — review your decks, tables, and unlocked achievements.
• Events — news and special challenges (expanding).
• Friends — list, codes, and challenges.
🔐 ACCOUNT & PROGRESS
• Play as a guest or link your Google account.
• Your profile (chips, gems, wins, cosmetics) is saved to the cloud with Firebase.
• Customize your avatar and display name.
📋 REQUIREMENTS & NOTICES
• Internet connection recommended for multiplayer, syncing, and purchases.
• Gem purchases and Pro subscriptions are processed exclusively through Google Play.
• Arrancón includes simulated betting and Video Poker; it is intended for users over 18 years of age.
• Online multiplayer poker is planned for future updates; currently, Hold'em is played at a local table against AI.
📩 SUPPORT
Questions, suggestions, or issues? Write to us at support@valkodia.com
Download Arrancón, gather your friends, and show who's boss at the table. See you at the draw!
Card games, poker, and video poker. Play solo, online, or with friends. No real money involved.