š STARTING POINT ā 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.
ā ļø 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.
š® GAME MODES
⢠STARTING POINT 51 ā 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 āāor in online matches with up to 6 players.
⢠CLASSIC START ā 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) ā 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 ā 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.
š 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).
š„ 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.
š 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.
š YOUR PLAYER HUB
From the home screen, access:
⢠Home ā quick access to Classic Smash, Smash 51, and Video Poker.
⢠Shop ā chips, gems, and Pro subscription.
⢠Collection ā review your decks, tables, and unlocked achievements.
⢠Events ā news and special challenges (expanding).
⢠Friends ā list, codes, and challenges.
š 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.
š 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.
š© SUPPORT
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Download Arrancón, gather your friends, and show who's boss at the table. See you at the draw!