Jack (The Governor) Bullsworth is the Governor of Texas in Governor of Poker 2. His starting location is in Dallas. Just like the previous governor in the first game, he bans poker in the second game.
Poker. You're either hopelessly addicted to it, or you can't tell a flush from a straight. The word itself conjures up high-stakes games in Vegas, dusty saloon matches between cowboys, and crummy online games played with real money. Fortunately for us, Youda Games has brought back its casual poker-meets-simulation game in the delightfully accessible Governor of Poker 2. No matter if poker scares you or excites you, this game's got something great in store for you.
More than just a simple card game, Governor of Poker 2 strings together a light storyline that gives you an excuse to leave the table and explore the land, spending your cash on buying buildings or at the general store. The governor of Texas has declared poker illegal because it's a game of chance. It's your job to show him it takes skill to win at this game, not luck, sending you on a romp through the state, visiting towns and flaunting your skills in a number of saloons.
The story doesn't matter all that much, though, as you'll be spending most of your time at the table staring at cards. Governor of Poker 2 presents a solid game of Texas Hold 'em against a table of computer-controlled opponents. For the uninitiated, Texas Hold 'em deals each player two cards with a set of community cards in the middle. Anyone and everyone can use these cards to complete hands, making the real strategy of the game watching the other players and trying to determine if they're bluffing or are holding a valuable pair of cards.
Before and after each game, you'll get a chance to wander around each town, talking to townsfolk, visiting stores, and purchasing real estate using your earnings. Each building you buy nets you a certain amount of income each day, allowing you to keep a little cash coming in even if you're unlucky in cards. The meat of the game is in poker tournaments, though, so be sure to enroll (and win!) at the saloon each day of gameplay.
Analysis: Youda Games has a reputation for cranking out simple but well-implemented casual games that are just slightly to the side of the norm. Games such as Youda Safari, Youda Camper, and Youda Farmer utilize a different perspective on seasoned game styles. The result is an experience that's familiar enough to be attractive, but different enough to keep you reeled in.
The Governor of Poker series is no different than other Youda releases in this respect. Even if poker scares you with its intricate rules, this game manages to tear down part of that barrier to allow casual players to come inside and play. A lengthy (and optional) tutorial will introduce you to Texas Hold 'em basics, walking you through each step as many times as you like. You can even peek at a cheat sheet to see the highest value hand you can make, allowing you to learn which cards form which hands.
Of course, the most difficult part of translating Texas Hold 'em to the non-meatspace is getting opponent tells onto the screen. Even though you can't see the faces of people in Governor of Poker 2, players often give clues if they're bluffing, if they're frazzled, or if they're about to be in trouble. You can start to pick up on their personalities after some time, allowing you to call opponents out when you know they have a habit of bluffing. The subtle tells aren't a huge part of the game, but they're there, and poker fans will definitely appreciate it.
Adding the light simulation aspects was a good choice by Youda, taking the game out of the saloon and into the dusty streets of Texas. It breaks the action up at just the right times, creating that more casual atmosphere we love to experience. You can, of course, just play poker (even doing a quick round from the main menu), so don't worry about getting your fix!
Governor of Poker 2 is well-made, highly accessible, and surprisingly addictive for all kinds of players. It doesn't offer a world of difference when compared to the original game, but for poker fans and casual gamers alike, you'll find something to love in this game.
Tips...
Know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em. Don't get pulled into a hand with weak pocket cards. Fold immediately! Anything decent, check or call if you're the small blind or player. A good hand, raise.
The AI could use a bit of work. I'm not playing on pro, but still... They raise it by 221 and then I raise it by only 30 more, yet they fold. Out of the 600$ I hustles from the Coalmine, I only had 1 good hand that would have actually beaten them.
I enjoyed the first Governor of Poker, and the second one seems like a fun sequel. I think they have improved the AI a bit. There is one thing I just don't understand though. If the governor of Texas has outlawed poker because it's a game of chance, why is he the most notorious poker player in the state?
So, im a bit of a newbie when it comes to poker but sometimes in this game the pot will split when ive just beat the pants off everyone! What the heck? can someoe explain why they are getting some of the money i just won?
"So, I am a bit of a newbie when it comes to poker, but sometimes in this game the pot will split when I have just beat the pants off everyone! What the heck? Can someoe explain why they are getting some of the money I just won?"
The pot had 120, so 60 is left.
Then you have to check if B had better cards then player C. If so.. the 60 left is going to B.. or if C has better cards the cash is going to C.. or when they have the same cards(value) they split the pot.. and B and C get 30 each.
So, I own all the houses in Texas and I'm ready to play against the Governor. I didn't like it in GoP1, when winning the Governor meant the end of the game. Is it the same in GoP2? Does winning the governor mean that game ends and I have to start all over again? (like new awards, buying houses again, etc?). If this happens, I'd prefer not to play the Governor and keep competing in tournaments, get all awards etc. What happens after playing the Governor?
i own all the yellow cities, but when i came to person who play for the wagon he says "you need to own all the yellow cities first, then i will play with you for the wagon" wtf?? i have all the yellow cities and coal-mine, i created new profile and owned all yellow cities and again, same problem? so how to fix that? t.y.
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I own the stage coach, and the riverboat. I have been playing for the wagon in Lubock, i won. But nothing happened. I own all cities along the river and the stage coach. But I cannot reach the cities which have train stations. The orange cities have unlocked, but could not manage to reach them. Any idea, how should I continue the game? What should I do? thanks.
i must be the notorious player in every yellow town and own every yellow town in order to play for the wagon?I've beaten one notorious player in a yellow town and i own all yellow towns, but still i can't play for the wagon...This is so annoying!!!
How do I become a notorious player of a town? I'm notorious in Amarillo and am at a 100% reputation in the other yellow towns. However I can't seem to get a notorious reputation in the other towns no matter how many tournaments I win. What do I do next to get to play for the wagon?
P.S. I'm at number 8 on the notorious players list.
hey guys,
I was in a tournament and I busted all my opponents and took all the chips. But I dont want to get off my chair. Its like Iam stuck in there. And even when I tried clicking on "leave table" under the menu, it still didn't work.
Any help with this???
I REALLY DONT WANNA START ALL OVER AGAIN....I HAVE WON ALOT!!!
my question is:
I got the tournament player silver award after winning a 48 player tournament, to get the golden award you need to win a 120 player tournament.
Does anyone know where I can play a 120 player tourney?
I have bought all possible hats at amarillo and lubbock but still can't play in abilenes, killen, austin, whicita fallsand san angelo (I've owned those cities though). They keep telling that I need to buy color hat. So, how can I unlock the rest of the hat at amarillo's and lubbock's shop? Thanks!!
I own all the houses in Texas and I'm ready to play against the Governor. but it says you are at rank 6 of notorious player when you reach number 2 then come to governor. My question is how to become notorious player of the town any 1 tell me plz
If you own all the yellow cities, the guy who's playing for his wagon has two (2) exclamation marks over his head. You have to change city and rush to him (click the first exclamation mark) before the second one pops out.
Anyone figured out the way to unfreeze the program when a player changes seat in a tournament? It only happens when the player has won the round and leaves the table without collecting the pot. so annoying.
To reach cities 1 won horse, then wagon, carriage and after those you can play car. And with car you can go anywhere. My problem is I am notorius player list 3 and 2 is in waco. Ok I go waco there 1 guy have exclamination mark. He says the guy want to play at his boat or kind of smt click guy exclamination mark on his head or go buy ticket then you can challenege him. It's not making any sense I buy ticket nothing happens? And the guy just saying same -.-. Any help anybody completes this game?
Iwan, you have to be wearing the hat with the proper color the first time you get to the city, so even if you bought them you will have to return to the hat shop and wear the one you wanna play, I mean, orange hat to orange cities, purple hat to purple cities and so on.
To all, I've tried everything to play for the wagon so then, after I answered Iwan, I thought the hat color could influence and after change to the yellow and changed cities it was done. Maybe it works for the car on the purple towns.
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