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Pocket Card Jockey (SolitiBa in Japan) is a horse racing game by Game Freak for the 3DS eShop. It later received a Japan exclusive mobile port and released in the West in May 2016. The game combines horse racing and simplified solitaire.
Gameplay[]
The main gameplay is the races. As a jockey, the player maneuvers his horse around his competitors to try and get a lead. As the player races, on the lower screen is a simplified version of solitaire where if he matches cards, the player gaining Unity points which can be used to better move or a boost in the homestretch.
The placement in races will give experience to the horse, raising its level and bringing in trophies will attract sponsorship. After the horse has been used enough, it can used to breed and make better horses.
3DS eShop Description[]
3, 2, 1... Go! Stack cards like it's a race to the finish. And it is! In this fast-paced mash-up of solitaire and horse racing, you'll jockey your way to victory by clearing cards to energize your horse. You can even level up your noble steed through strategic positioning on the track. Can you master solitaire and horseback racing...at the same time?!
After you get a dozen races under your belt, you can retire your horse—a sad moment for any jockey. However! You can relocate your horse to your very own farm and pair them with other retired horses to breed new ponies...that are completely adorable! Eventually these babies will pony up by maturing into horses that you can ride in competitions for prizes. You can then get items at Chirp's shop, such as puzzle pieces or temporary bonuses. After completing certain puzzles, your horse will gain even more stats when leveling up. That's some next-level jockeying!
External links[]
- Pocket Card Jockey at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- Pocket Card Jockey at GameFAQs
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