PokerTH
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License | AGPLv3 (2011 onward), GPLv2 (prior to 2011) |
Website | pokerth |
PokerTH is an open-source Texas hold 'em simulator that runs on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and Android. PokerTH is written in C++ using the Qt framework and allows for up to ten human players, with computer-controlled players filling in if there are not enough humans. Players can also play against other PokerTH users online. The game has ample settings so that players can configure and customize play.[1] The online community is still active as of July 2022, with dozens of active players and several running games at any given time.
History
The PokerTH project was started in 2006 by Felix Hammer and Florian Thauer. Version 0.1 was not released to the public; it only allowed play up to the
In 2011 PokerTH was
Version 0.9 was released on January 4, 2012, after a year of development and a busy beta phase. This version introduces one of the most frequently requested feature "possibility to rejoin internet games" after disconnection e.g. trouble with player's internet connection. Players do not have to worry about a drop in rank anymore. Furthermore, there are around 15 other new features and a lot of bugfixes.
As of version 0.9.5, PokerTH now includes preliminary support for Android devices.[3]
As of version 1.0, an Online log file analysis tool was added, sound support and higher screen resolutions for Android devices and support for
The latest stable version, 1.1.2, was released on 1 September 2017.[4]
Reception
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Softonic | [1] |
PokerTH was selected in April 2013 as "HotPick" by
It was deemed a great poker simulation for newcomers and veterans a like that comes with a large fan base.[6]
See also
References
- ^ a b Elena Santos. "Free poker game (Texas Hold'em)". Softonic International. Retrieved 9 September 2010.
- sourceforge.net(2011)
- ^ "PokerTH 0.9.5 - Android™ release". PokerTH.net. Archived from the original on 2012-09-05. Retrieved 2012-09-10.
- ^ "PokerTH - Changelog". pokerth.net. Archived from the original on 4 February 2018. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
- sourceforge.net
- ^ "PokerTH —Quality Texas Hold'em". Linux Journal. November 2009. p. 36.
External links
This article contains material translated from the German Wikipedia article, specifically this version.