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About this game
Video Poker by Pokerist offers a classic casino card game experience playable in portrait mode. Players aim to achieve winning poker hands to earn points and progress. The game is designed for quick, solo sessions, but some players express concerns about its fairness and a perceived push towards in-app purchases.
What players say
Themes from 200 recent Google Play reviews, analysed 28 Aug 2026
Praised
Fun & addictive47
Complained about
Bugs & crashes23
Worth knowing. We tag this as fair freemium, but 0 of 200 recent reviewers disagreed and in-app purchases run to $999.99. Worth a look before you commit.
Why we tagged it this way
What each behavioural tag is based on
- Short sessionsRuns are self-contained, so stopping early costs you nothing.
- InterruptiblePut it down mid-session and pick it up cold.
- One-handedPlayable with a thumb, in portrait.
- Needs a connectionOnline-only, so no play on a flight.
- No energy timersNothing caps how long you can play.
- Sound optionalNo audio cue carries information — fine on mute.
- Low focusPlayable while half-distracted.
Commute
Short, interruptible sessions
Flight
Needs a connection
In bed
Works muted, one-handed
With friends
Solo only, no multiplayer
What it costs
| Download | Free |
| In-app purchases | $0.99 - $999.99 |
| Ads | Yes |
| Energy timers | None |
From the Google Play listing.
Tags
ReplayabilityHigh
StoryNo Story
SocialSolo
DifficultyCasual
GrindMedium
Brain PowerMindless
Story depthNone
PriceFreemium-Fair
PauseableHigh
VibeMindless
OrientationPortrait
RatingTeen
DeviceStandard
Has ending?Endless
MultiplayerSolo-Only
GenreCasinoCasino Cards
👍 One-handed🔇 Mute-friendly⚡ No energy timers👶 Parent-friendly
