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Poker Night at the Inventory
By Telltale Games, released 1 Jan 2010
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
- crossover fiction
What it is
Poker Night at the Inventory is a single-player poker game from Telltale Games, released in 2010 for Windows and macOS. Its table brings together Tycho from Penny Arcade, the Heavy from Team Fortress 2, Strong Bad from Homestar Runner, and Max from Sam & Max. Players face these familiar characters in high-stakes poker games, with unlockable Team Fortress 2 items tied to beating each opponent. The listed rewards include items for the Spy, all classes, the Scout and Engineer, the Heavy, and the Demoman. Steam features include achievements and Family Sharing. The game is categorized as casual and sports, alongside its poker and crossover-fiction genres. One platform caveat is explicit: the store information says it is not compatible with Mac OS 10.8.x and later. The listed release date is November 22, 2010.
What players like, and what they don't
- Four recognizable crossover opponents
- Unlockable Team Fortress 2 items
- Single-player poker
- Steam achievements and Family Sharing
- Not compatible with Mac OS 10.8.x and above
- No multiplayer feature is listed
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a solo poker game built around crossover characters, especially those interested in the listed Team Fortress 2 unlocks. Mac users should note the stated incompatibility with Mac OS 10.8.x and above.
Poker Night at the Inventory pairs solo poker with characters from four different series. Its unlockable Team Fortress 2 items add a specific draw for players who enjoy those characters and rewards.
