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# Classic Games

<mark style="color:green;">**Baccarat**</mark> is a fast-paced card game where players bet on one of three outcomes: <mark style="color:green;">**Player**</mark><mark style="color:green;">,</mark> <mark style="color:green;"></mark><mark style="color:green;">**Banker**</mark><mark style="color:green;">,</mark> or <mark style="color:green;">**Tie**</mark><mark style="color:green;">.</mark> The goal is to predict which hand will finish closest to nine.

On Ape Church, placing a bet is simple: select your chip value, choose your outcome, and press <mark style="color:green;">**Place Your Bet**</mark><mark style="color:green;">.</mark> Players can view wagers in APE, adjust chip sizes, and track all bets in real time.

As with all Ape Church games, Baccarat is non-custodial and fully on-chain. To streamline gameplay, you can queue multiple hands per session, with results and winnings updated automatically.

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<mark style="color:green;">**Keno**</mark> is a lottery-style numbers game where players pick their lucky spots on a grid and wait for the draw to reveal the results. The more numbers you match, the bigger your payout.

To start, select your bet amount and choose numbers manually, or use <mark style="color:green;">**Auto Pick**</mark> for a random selection. You can clear the table anytime to adjust your picks before placing a bet. Once the round begins, numbers are drawn at random, and winnings are calculated automatically based on how many matches you hit.

Ape Church also offers <mark style="color:green;">**Speed Keno**</mark>, a faster-paced version of the game with rapid draws and quicker results - perfect for players who want nonstop action.

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<mark style="color:green;">**Gimboz Poker**</mark> is a classic poker game where decision-making and hand selection determine your outcome. Players aim to form the strongest possible poker hand while balancing risk and reward.

Before each round, you select your wager and five cards are dealt instantly. You then choose which cards to hold and which to discard before the final draw. Once your hand is completed, it is evaluated against a fixed payout table and settled on-chain.

Top hands earn higher multipliers, with a <mark style="color:green;">**progressive jackpot awarded for a Royal Flush at max bet**</mark><mark style="color:green;">,</mark> making every round a blend of probability, timing, and strategic play.

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<mark style="color:green;">**Roulette**</mark> brings the classic casino experience to Ape Church, allowing players to place bets on numbers, groups, or colors as the wheel spins. Players can choose between higher-risk bets with bigger rewards or safer bets with more consistent outcomes.

To streamline gameplay, Ape Church lets you pre-select multiple spins per session. The total cost is calculated based on your chosen buy-in and number of spins, and winnings are tracked automatically as the game progresses.

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<mark style="color:green;">**Blackjack**</mark>  is a classic card-versus-dealer game where strategy and decision-making determine the outcome. The goal is to build a stronger hand than the dealer without exceeding 21.

Before each round, players select their chip value and place a <mark style="color:green;">**main bet**</mark><mark style="color:green;">,</mark> with optional side bets available for additional payout opportunities. Cards are then dealt instantly, and players control the flow of the game - choosing to <mark style="color:green;">**Hit**</mark> to draw another card, <mark style="color:green;">**Stand**</mark> to hold their total, or make advanced moves like <mark style="color:green;">**Double Down**</mark> when confident in their hand.

Once all actions are complete, the dealer reveals their hand and the result is settled. Blackjack pays <mark style="color:green;">**3:2**</mark>, and side bets introduce additional ways to win.\
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The game is available in two modes: <mark style="color:green;">**Blackjack+**</mark>, where players play individually against the dealer, and <mark style="color:green;">**Social Blackjack**</mark>, where up to <mark style="color:green;">**5 players**</mark> can join the same table and play against the dealer. Social Blackjack also offers different table stake levels and leaderboard competitions.\
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Each decision shifts the balance between risk and reward, making every round a mix of probability, timing, and strategic play.

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<mark style="color:green;">**Baccarat**</mark> is a fast-paced card game where players wager on whether the <mark style="color:green;">**Player**</mark><mark style="color:green;">,</mark> <mark style="color:green;"></mark><mark style="color:green;">**Banker**</mark><mark style="color:green;">,</mark> or <mark style="color:green;">**Tie**</mark> hand will win. The goal is to predict which hand will finish with a total closest to 9.\
Before each round, players select their chip value and place a wager. Cards are dealt automatically according to Baccarat rules, requiring no additional decisions after the bet is placed. Once the hands are revealed, winning wagers are settled instantly.

The game is available in two versions: <mark style="color:green;">**Baccarat**</mark><mark style="color:green;">,</mark> featuring the classic <mark style="color:green;">**Player, Banker, and Tie**</mark> betting options, and <mark style="color:green;">**EZ Baccarat**</mark>, which adds bonus betting opportunities. In EZ Baccarat, players can wager on <mark style="color:green;">**Player (1:1)**</mark><mark style="color:green;">,</mark> <mark style="color:green;"></mark><mark style="color:green;">**Banker (1:1)**</mark><mark style="color:green;">,</mark> and <mark style="color:green;">**Tie (8:1)**</mark><mark style="color:green;">,</mark> with optional side bets such as <mark style="color:green;">**Divine 8**</mark> and <mark style="color:green;">**Holy 7**</mark> offering the chance for larger payouts.\
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With simple rules, quick rounds, and different betting options, Baccarat offers an accessible and engaging experience for players of all skill levels.

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