| GAMES Magazine Names Parlay "2007 Word Game of the Year" (1/3/07) |
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The hybrid poker/word game "Parlay", first title of the small independent publisher Real Deal Games, is awarded "2007 Word Game of the Year" by GAMES Magazine. Orlando, Florida - January 3, 2007 -- "Even the most experienced poker face will be unable to hide an admiration for this novel and addictive hybrid game." says John J. McCallion in his article in GAMES Magazine where he named Parlay the "2007 Word Game of the Year".Parlay, dubbed a "Smart New Spin on Poker", utilizes playing cards with the addition of a letter and value (ala Scrabble) and challenges players to make both a winning poker hand and high scoring word from their cards. Players can deal familiar poker variants like 5 card stud and the ever popular Texas Hold'em, or they Parlay originals such as Unlucky 7's and Wild I's. Using a hidden "Stay/Fold" Chip, players can also risk their points for a shot at bonuses or choose to play it safe for guaranteed points. Parlay was also named Word Game of the Year recently by GAMES Magazine. Parlay is available now direct from Real Deal Games or check for other online and brick and mortar retailers at the Real Deal Games web site - www.realdealgames.com. |
