- Publication date
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1998
- Topics
- Windows games, Vintage computer games, Board games
- Item Size
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442.7K
The card game, Tonk, is played with a standard 52 card deck. The game of Tonk can be played with any number of players. This is a two handed version with a human player playing against a computer opponent.
The game starts with each player being dealt five cards. Before any cards are played, a player has the option of ‘Tonking’ by clicking on the ‘Tonk’ button. Otherwise the player can take a card from the deck, or take the top card from the heap by clicking on it.
If a player clicks the ‘Tonk’ button, the scores of all the players are totaled. The player with the lowest hand wins the bet. The amount of the bet is automatically added to the winning player and subtracted from all other players. A player can click on ‘Tonk’ only at the beginning of their turn.
Tonk is very similar in play to Gin Rummy. If you have three or more cards of the same rank, or the same suite and sequence, you can opt to ‘Spread’ the cards. To ‘Spread’ cards you simply click on three or more cards you wish to spread, and then click the ‘Spread’ button. The cards are sent to the ‘Player Spread’ area. A player can only spread cards at the beginning of their turn.
If a player clicks on either the Card Deck or the Heap card, a card from the deck, or heap will be added to their hand. The player must then discard a card from their hand. A player can not discard a card chosen from the Heap.
The goal of Tonk is to obtain the lowest scoring possible hand by either spreading cards, or by keeping only low valued cards. The King, Queen and Jack are worth 10 points, the Ace is worth 1 point, and all other cards are worth their face value.
- Addeddate
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2017-01-19 22:56:57
- Identifier
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swizzle_demu_TONK
- License
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shareware
- Scanner
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Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.6.3
- Year
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1998
Another thing that really makes Tonk enjoyable for me is how it manages to stay interesting even after playing it multiple times. Many games feel repetitive after a while, but here, the experience still feels fresh because of the small details and different ways you can approach the gameplay. As you continue playing, you naturally start improving and understanding the mechanics better, which makes everything feel more rewarding. I also appreciate the balance the game maintains—it’s not too difficult, but it’s not too easy either. You can play it casually for a short break or spend longer sessions without getting bored. That flexibility is one of the biggest reasons why I keep coming back to Tonk. Overall, it’s the kind of game that doesn’t just entertain you for a moment, but actually gives you a consistently enjoyable experience every time you play.
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