Kristoon Hack 4.8

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Description

Kristoon is a variation on the classic Blackjack/Pontoon theme where the objective is to get as close to but without exceeding a total of twenty-one. But Kristoon differs in that players can:

⁃ Only have a maximum of three cards
⁃ Offer a card to their opponents with the aim of bettering their hand
⁃ Swap an offered card to one in their to better their hand

Of course, an offered card runs the risk of being swapped for something else (and you will get that one back) or of being rejected by all your opponents so you get it back.

Winners of the hand are awarded points (10 for Royal, 5 for Blackjack or 3 for nearest 21 otherwise. Matches are a set number of hands.

Refreshingly easy to pick-up!

Version history

4.8

2023-03-05

Bug fixes and improvements

4.7

2022-08-10

Bug fixes and improvements

4.6

2021-04-08

Bug fixes and improvements

4.5

2021-03-31

Bug fixes and improvements

4.4

2021-03-21

Arreglado problema con iOS 14 y el juego multi-jugador

4.3

2021-03-17

Fix bug causing loading screen to freeze for some players

4.2

2021-03-09

Bug fixes and improvements

4.1

2021-03-02

Bug fixes and improvements for iOS 14

4.0.7

2020-08-21

Bug fixes and improvements

4.0.6

2020-08-16

Bug fixes and improvements

4.0.5

2020-08-13

Bug fixes and improvements to the multi-player game, which now restarts automatically after five seconds so that you don't have to go through the matchmaking again to replay

4.0.4

2020-05-15

Housekeeping

4.0.3

2020-05-01

Corrected issue causing sporadic crash in multi-player games

4.0.2

2020-04-24

Fixed issue causing occasional crash when playing the multi-player game

4.0.1

2020-04-07

Bug fixes

4.0.0

2020-03-22

General housekeeping and finally got around to fixing the Invite-Friends option of the Multi-Player.

3.0.0

2019-11-26

Rebuilt as a points based game.

2.3.1

2018-06-23

Minor fixes

2.3.0

2018-05-25

Minor enhancements

2.2.0

2018-05-15

Tweaked the UI for iPhone X (long overdue!)
Fixed a couple of bugs in the multiplayer game

2.1.0

2017-11-13

Added Voice Chat in multiplayer games
Fixed hanging on startup if no game center player

2.0.0

2017-10-19

Now incorporates Game Center for multiplayer and rating system (see below)
Corrected a few minor bugs and deficiencies
Tweaked the AI a little more

If you like Kristoon (or if you don't) please write a review and tell me why
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Multiplayer Overview

The multi-player game uses Game Center’s real-time match framework which can support up to four ‘human’ players at a time. Players must be logged into Game Center in order to play the multi-player version of Kristoon and Game Center will automatically select opponents to play against.

The number of opponents in a multiplayer match depends on the lead player in the match. When the match is started a leader is selected and the number of opponents that the leader had selected in the setup options will be used. Note that if the number of opponents selected is greater than three then the rest of the table will be occupied by robots. Also, if the Game Center matchmaker cannot find enough human players then the gaps will again be filled with robots.

The variants used in a multiplayer match are also determined by the lead player. If the lead player is running the full (ad-free) version of Kristoon then the variants will always be whatever the lead player selected. If the lead player is not running the full version then the variant will usually be 52 / WTA but occasionally a different variant will be chosen.

To keep the game moving, each player will get 20 seconds to respond when in play and a clock will appear and count down the last 15. Any player who does not play in the allotted time will be expelled. Note that a little extra time is allotted when pop-up ads appear so that the player can read those important messages!

Robomorphism

If any player leaves then they will be automatically replaced with a robot in order not to ruin the game for the rest.

Expulsions

Players will be expelled (and replaced by robots) in any of the following circumstances:

- not playing within 20 seconds
- quitting the match
- changing the Game Center player during a match
- switching to another app such as replying to texts, answering calls etc. - this is for serious players!
- locking the device, powering down etc.
- if there is an issue in the network or your device (out of coverage, loss of signal, etc.)

Ratings (multiplayer games only)

Instead of a conventional score and high-score leaderboards Kristoon uses a rating system to show players ability. Players will be assigned a rating depending on how well they play. The initial rating is “Unrated” and you will receive your first rating once you have played a sufficient number of matches to deserve one!.The ratings are: Pink (harmless), Bronze, Silver and Gold.

Ratings can go down as well as up! Ratings are updated in each match, whether you win or lose.

Ratings must be defended! If you don’t play regularly to defend your rating then your rating will suffer.

Quitting a match because you are losing is considered unsportsmanlike behavior and frequent offenders ratings will be punished whilst fighting to the last groat is considered honourable and will be rewarded.

Expulsions will also negatively impact your rating.

1.1.1

2017-07-31

Fixed bug that causes wrong options to come up when cancelling a Trade

1.1.0

2017-07-28

Corrected a typo
Fixed bug with the coin sounds
Made the robots a little smarter

1.0

2017-07-17