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Classic Video Poker v2

Classic Video Poker v2

by appstorelottery·Mar 21, 2026·6 points·9 comments

AI Analysis

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Second version of HN front-pager adds real persistence and grinder leaderboards.

Strengths
  • Silent auto-retries handle flaky mobile connections without interrupting gameplay
  • Deep stats track lifetime RTP, win/loss streaks, winning hand counts
  • Frictionless accounts save progress without requiring email or personal info
Weaknesses
  • Niche gambling-adjacent audience limits broader appeal
  • Cash-out mechanics unclear without real money gameplay
Category
Target Audience

Casual gamers, video poker enthusiasts

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Post Description

Classic Video Poker (CVP) is a lightweight, browser-based retro video poker game which originally hit the front page of HN on Oct 4, 2023: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37763098

I've finally managed to release version 2. The delay was mostly due to fear of upsetting the user base with breaking changes.

Version 2 includes:

- Frictionless accounts: added registration so you can save progress but no personal info or email.

- Deep play stats: Track lifetime RTP (Return to player), max win/loss streaks, winning hand counts and more.

- Leaderboards & Cash out: Cash out wins above the free play level, feeding into leaderboards for bank balance, RTP% (after 50 hands of play), and leaderboards that reward grinders

- Mobile stability - I've completely rewritten the communications routines both on server/client side. Mobile can be flaky, so the client handles silent auto-retries in the background without interrupting gameplay.

- Updated UI: New crisp graphics for playing cards

Obligatory tech stack info: serverside PHP / MySQL & client is coded in Godot 3.5.

I'd love to hear your feedback & I hope you all enjoy the new version!

Play it here: https://www.classicvideopoker.com/classicvideopokerv2/

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