What does this article cover?
As we migrate to a new format for Activities, some servers will lose their current access to Poker Night. Players can still play Poker Night on the Discord Games Lab server.
If you purchased content in Poker Night prior to 01/18, thanks for supporting early testing! Any purchases you made in Poker prior to 01/18 are being refunded, and players will retain access to any purchased Poker Night content as a token of our appreciation.
For more information, check out the Activities on Discord are Moving article.
What is Poker Night?
The Poker Night Activity is a Texas hold 'em style game we developed here at Discord. You can play with up to 8 players total per game (you + 7 others), and have up to 17 additional spectators max.
How to start a Poker Night game?
To start a Poker Night game, follow these steps below!
- Join a voice channel
- Once joined, you should see the Activity Launcher (it looks like a rocket ship) in the voice channel controls.
- Click the Activity Launcher to open the Activity Shelf"
- Then select "Poker Night"
WHAT IS A THE LUCKY STARS EVENT PACK?
Heads up before you buy anything in Poker Night: access to Poker Night (and purchased content) may go away in some servers as we test different formats for Activities. You can still play Poker Night on the Discord Games Lab server! For more information, go to the Activities on Discord are Moving article.
The Lucky Stars Event is a one-time purchase that gives players special access to themes and customizations for your Poker experience with friends.
Lucky Stars Event Pack does not impact the gameplay dynamics or add any value to the cartoon chips.
How much is the Lucky Stars Event Pack Poker Pass?
The Lucky Stars Event Pack costs $4.99 to unlock Pass exclusives
Note: If you have an active Nitro subscription, the Lucky Stars Event Pack is discounted to $2.99
Want to join in on the shenanigans?
Since we’re still testing, Poker Night is only available in a limited selection of servers. However, you can play Poker and other early Activities in the public Discord Games Lab server!
Everyone is welcome, though only those 18+ will be able to play the game.
Since the game is still an experimental experience, we’re looking to hear feedback directly from our users so you’ll see Discord devs in there pretty frequently!
Here's a link to the public server: https://discord.com/invite/discordgameslab
Discord Games Lab Server FAQ
Q: Why is Discord adding games into voice channels?
A: We started Discord because we are all about bringing people together around gaming. As Discord has grown, we've seen more and more people use Discord to come together around games. For instance, we’ve seen people use Discord to not only play League but also to hang out and play more casual, social games with friends like Jackbox and Among Us.
For more information about Activities on Discord, go here!
Q: What is Poker Night?
A: Poker Night is a Texas hold 'em style game with up to 7 other players.
Q: Is there an age requirement?
A: Yes, you must be at least 18 years old to play Poker Night.
Q: How do I play?
A: To start a game, first join one of the voice channels. Once there, you should see the Activity Launcher (it looks like a rocket ship) in the voice channel controls. Click the Activity Launcher to open the Activity Shelf, " and then select "Poker Night".'
Q: If I buy something on the Discord Games Lab server, will my purchases transfer when/if Poker can be played on other servers?
A: Yes, if we release Poker to other servers, whatever you buy in the Discord Games Lab server will be usable in Poker Night on any servers that have Poker Night unlocked.
Q: Are there any paid features in the game?
A: We offer a couple of paid extras in the game, but they are all centered around adding customization and themes. These extras do not change the flow of the game or add any external benefit outside of being cosmetic and fun.
The Event Packs come with a specific set of customization options but do not include all of them. We also offer other Packs, which have themed cosmetic options like the Graggle Pack and Renwill Pack.
Q: Where can I report bugs and problems with the game?
A: Check out our #feedback-and-bugs channel in the Discord Games Lab server and make sure to follow the format to report any issues.
Q: Can I give feedback on Poker Night?
A: Absolutely, we would love to hear what you have to say about the game, etc. You can post in the #feedback-and-bugs channel in the Discord Games Lab server.
Q: I bought something in the Activity, can I get a refund?
A: If you purchased content in Poker Night prior to January 18, 2022, any purchases you made in Poker prior to January 18, 2022 are being refunded as we move activities to other servers. We do not offer refunds for other In-App Purchases, as listed in our Refund Policy.
Q: My question isn't listed, what do I do?
A: If you have feedback or issues, use #feedback-and-bugs in the Discord Games Lab server.
If all is lost, please submit a ticket to our support team at https://dis.gd/contact