21 Game

The 21 Game is Secfenia's version of Blackjack, with a cost to each hand. It is played with Silver.

=Chapter 1: Introduction=

21 is a game played using a standard deck of cards. In this version of 21, you play only against yourself in an attempt to get as close to 21 as possible to gain the most reward. To find the 21 game, use the menu to go to Outskirts > Travelers Caravan > Play 21.

You will receive 10 attempts to play the game at both the main and midday reset. Unused game attempts do not carry over. However, if you would like more game attempts, you can purchase a potion that will give you 21 attempts that do not expire. To use this option, go to the menu system and select Buy Potion under the Potions menu. Then once purchased, go to the menu system and select Use Potion under the Potions Menu. You can then choose the 21 option to gain the extra attempts.

=Chapter 2: Basics=

Your initial investment will be either 7 Silver (Not showing the score) or 8 Silver (Show the score). You can change whether you wish to see the score by going to the Menu system and selecting Preferences under the Settings Menu.

You will start with 2 cards when the game starts. Aces have a value of either 1 or 11, and all number cards are at face value. Each of the royal family (J, Q, K) are valued at 10 points each when tabulating your totals. Your score is the total of all of the cards you have. For example, if you have a Jack (J) and a 6, then your score is 16.

The prizes for scores are as follows:


 * Score of 21 will give you a prize of 21 Silver
 * Score of 20 will give you a prize of 18 Silver
 * Score of 19 will give you a prize of 16 Silver
 * Score of 18 will give you a prize of 14 Silver
 * Score of 17 will give you a prize of 12 Silver
 * Score of 16 will give you a prize of 6 Silver

If your score is under 16 (or you wish to increase your score), choose "Hit me!" to receive another card. This can happen up to three times per hand, giving you a total of 5 cards.

Starting with version 3.1.011, players can also gain a prize of 3 silver if they reach 5 cards and do not go over 21.

=Chapter 3: Good Practice=

The rewards vary with the totals you receive. It is generally a good practice to choose "Stay" and take the rewards for any prize you earn. The chances of increasing your prize goes down dramatically as the prize gets larger. If you find yourself "losing" more silver than you are gaining, try this strategy to improve your winnings.

Finally, the game will not stop you if you reach 21. You must actively choose to "Stay". After all, part of the challenge of 21 is sometimes adding up the score. If you don't want this challenge, you will have to pay an extra silver per game to avoid this.