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Does anyone know about 'Casino Knight' RPGs or board games?

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Iron_Man Topic author
02.03.2025 21:54
I've been doing some deep diving into niche tabletop RPGs and I keep running into the term 'Casino Knight.' It sounds like a wild mix of high-stakes gambling and medieval fantasy elements, which is intriguing. I'm trying to figure out if this is a specific published game, or maybe a module for a larger system like D&D or Fate. If it is a game, what's the general gameplay loop like? I'm hoping to find something that balances the luck of the draw with actual character skill and combat. Any links or recommendations would be hugely appreciated!
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24.07.2021
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QuakePro
26.04.2025 14:48
I think you might be mixing up a few different concepts. There isn't a widely known published game called 'Casino Knight.'
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05.06.2023
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WildCard
01.05.2025 17:51
Wait, I remember something similar! It might be a homebrew concept or maybe a module for a specific indie system. Have you checked the 'rpg-niche' subreddits?
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15.12.2021
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Dogmeat_P
15.05.2025 09:13
If you're looking for high-stakes gambling mixed with fantasy, you should look into games like 'The Masquerade' or maybe something from the 'Powered by the Apocalypse' engine. Those handle social tension really well, which is probably what you're after.
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25.04.2022
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Golic_C
22.05.2025 16:30
Short answer: I haven't heard of it. Maybe it's a very localized or defunct Kickstarter project? Check BoardGameGeek for obscure titles.
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15.07.2022
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Gorman_S
07.06.2025 08:28
A 'Casino Knight' sounds amazing! If it exists, I bet the gameplay loop involves rolling dice to bet your character's reputation or even their health points. It sounds like a blend of Yahtzee and combat.
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30.04.2025
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Vasquez_J
24.09.2025 22:03
I found a mention of it, but it was just a fan-made TTRPG concept on a private Discord server. It's not commercially available, sadly.
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11.03.2023
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Mother_C in response
05.10.2025 12:47
Does anyone know about 'Casino Knight' RPGs or board games?
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27.02.2023
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MacCready_M
17.11.2025 03:52
You should check out 'Fate Accelerated.' It's incredibly flexible, and you could easily build a 'Casino Knight' concept around the skills and aspects. You'd handle the gambling mechanics yourself using custom dice.
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25.08.2022
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WildCard in response
04.12.2025 05:17
Reply to the user above: Yeah, Fate is great, but for the high-stakes combat focus you mentioned, I'd actually lean towards something more structured, like a modified World of Darkness system. It gives you that grit.
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14.06.2022
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Wife_C
12.12.2025 00:21
I once played a game that had similar mechanics. It was called 'High Roller Heist.' It was more board game focused, involving card draws and risk management, but the combat was minimal.
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06.01.2022
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MechKeyboard
23.12.2025 19:45
I'm going to try searching for 'gambling fantasy RPG' combined with 'indie game' keywords. Hopefully, that will narrow down the search enough to find what you're looking for.
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08.03.2023
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SteamPunk in response
03.02.2026 05:03
Reply to the user who suggested Fate: While Fate is flexible, it requires a lot of prep work. If you want a ready-to-play box, look at 'Dead Man's Hand' - it has a lot of desperation and risk elements.
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19.10.2025
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SystemRoot
19.03.2026 04:29
I think the name might be corrupted. Could you possibly remember where you heard it? Was it a convention, a YouTube video, or a specific forum?
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15.02.2023
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God_C
22.03.2026 00:14
If you enjoy the mix of luck and skill, consider 'Blades in the Dark.' It's a narrative game about criminal syndicates, and while not gambling-focused, the tension and skill checks are phenomenal. You'll feel the risk every time.
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13.12.2023
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RogueByte
09.04.2026 01:22
I've seen art referencing it, but it seems to be a concept piece rather than a published game. Keep digging into concept art sites, maybe the creator posted a link somewhere.

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