PoukameWelcome to WorldWide Tennis.
In this game, you play a tennis match and must manage your hand wisely to beat your opponent.
Let's get started!1archivecontrol_editmode_centercomment000
PoukameHere you have the court. In this match, you are playing on grass but all 4 major surfaces (grass, clay, indoor, hard) are available in the game.
This will influence your strokes and play style.2ball_location_chair000
PoukameThe court is divided in 4 zones :
- *[blue]In blue[/blue]* this is the backcourt. It is divided in 3 zones. Backhand (left), center and Forehand (right).
- *[red]In red[/red]* this is the volley zone. You can see 2 squares, but it acts as one single zone.3ball_location_chair000court_left_opposite_id 2 court_center_opposite_id 2 court_right_opposite_id 2 court_net_left_opposite_id 1 court_net_right_opposite_id 1
PoukameHere is your hand. *You start with 12 cards and it is also the maximum limit during the game.*
You can see different color but don't worry we will come back to it later.4mycards000
PoukameLet's start the game by doing a serve.
There are 5 of them ordered from [blue]weak[/blue] to [red]very strong[/red] serve.
Select the "Serve 4" and click "Serve" in the top bar.5serves_container_id010serves_container_id_item_122 1
PoukameGreat! Your serve was a success!1ball_location_chair628d97c21ca8000
PoukameYour opponent replied with a Baseline Defense.
It has a [blue]blue color[/blue]. This means it's an easy stroke.
There are also orange (medium difficulty) and [red]red (high difficulty)[/red]1card_played_blue_id628d9837117c300card_played_blue_id 1
PoukameThe first important rule is:
- When your opponent sends you a [blue]blue stroke[/blue] *you can reply with a [blue]blue[/blue] or orange stroke without having to roll the die!*2myhand628d9837117c300
PoukameTry it by playing a [blue]Down the line Backhand[/blue]3myhand_item_117628d9837117c310myhand_item_117 1
PoukameAfter sending the ball you have several choices:
1. Stay where you are
2. Move forward to the net
3. Replace yourself (not available yet because you are in the center zone already)1btnstayhere628d984aa953b00
PoukameAt the moment, *click "Stay Here"*2btnstayhere628d984aa953b10
PoukameYour opponent played another [blue]blue card[/blue].
This means you can play a blue or orange card without rolling the die.1card_played_blue_id628d98762325300
Poukame[red] !!! Notice the colors on the cards :[/red]
- the *yellow area* indicate where you need to be to be able to play the card.
- the *pink area* indicates where the ball will go
- the *[blue]blue meeple[/blue]* indicate where your opponent must be in order to play the card.2myhand_item_120628d98762325300
PoukameThis time, try to *play an orange "Backhand Attack".*
To do so, *select the card* then *select the zone* where you want to send the ball, then *click "Play card"*3myhand_item_120628d98762325310court_left_id 7 myhand_item_120 7
PoukameThis time, try to move to the volley zone by *clicking "Rush to the Net"*1btnrushtothenet628d9881e397310
PoukameWhen you are at the net *you can only play [red]Volley card[/red].*
You can intercept any ball except the lob.1court_net_left_opposite_id628d98c8628cd00court_net_left_opposite_id 1 court_net_right_opposite_id 1
PoukameIt's time to play a Volley!
Click on [red]Volley card.[/red].2myhand_item_104628d98c8628cd00court_right_id 7 myhand_item_104 7
PoukameHere is an important zone.
You can see the number. Currently, it displays "6". This is the minimum value you need to roll to validate the volley.3archiveCommentElementPointerTargetInner628d98c8628cd00icons_container_id 1
PoukameHowever, you can see there are some yellow stars.
They can be used to reduce the difficulty of your stroke.
*You can use up to 3 stars per stroke:*
- 1 star reduces the value by 3
- 2 stars reduce the value by 5
- 3 stars reduce the value by 74star_big_5_id628d98c8628cd00
Poukame*Select the Volley.*
Then try to *select the star on the right.*
The counter will update and the stroke difficult will become "3".
*Then click "Play Card"*5star_big_5_id628d98c8628cd10star_big_5_id 1 myhand_item_104 6
PoukameAmazing! Your opponent gave up the point, and you scored your first point.
The game follows the rules of real tennis. In this tutorial, the game is set as a single tie-break. The first player to reach 7 points wins (with 2 points differences from 6-6).
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Poukame*[red] !!! IMPORTANT :[/red]* when you play a game with regular sets, you only need 2 points to win a game. The logic is 0 -> 40 -> Game (instead of 0 -> 15 -> 30 -> 40 -> Game in real tennis).2player_board_91641070628d99041963d00
PoukameAs we have seen, after hitting the ball you can stay where you are or rush to the net for free.
However, *[red]if you are on one side and want to reposition yourself in the center, this will cost you 1 star.[/red]*
*Click on "replace back"*1btnrushtothenet628d9965f029a10
PoukameIn the top right of each card you will find a number.
This number indicate the number of cards you'll draw at the end of the point. It's the sum of all the cards you played this point. The tally is visible on the scoreboard. At the moment you have "2'.1myhand_item_77628d99949b22700myhand_item_77 1 icon_cards_pick_p91641070 1
PoukameSome cards have yellow stars in the top right.
It means that as soon as you hit the stroke you will gain back 1 star, whether you validate the stroke or not.
*Play the baseline defense and gain 1 star back*2myhand_item_77628d99949b22710myhand_item_77 1
PoukameHere you face a tricky situation. The ball is on the other side of the court!
Running to the other side will tire you.
*[red]So if you want to reach the ball you will have to discard a card from your hand![/red]*1ball_location_chair628d99b61a2ed00
Poukame*Select this baseline defense and click "move to ball"*2myhand_item_93628d99b61a2ed10myhand_item_93 1
PoukameNow play this baseline defense.1myhand_item_79628d99c463dbb10myhand_item_79 1
Poukame*Now let the game play some points, and we'll continue with a couple of rules before ending this tutorial*1archivecontrol_editmode_centercomment628d99d30aacf00
PoukameIf you are at the net and wish to go back to the baseline you can do so, but *you will have to discard a card from your hand.*1ball_location_chair628d9aafefbd900
PoukameSelect this baseline defense and click "replace back"2myhand_item_97628d9aafefbd910myhand_item_97 1
PoukameHere, your opponent played a drop shot.
Because you need to run to catch the ball, if you want to move there, you will have to discard a card from your hand.1ball_location_chair628d9b3e1d87b00ball_location_id 1
PoukameSelect this volley and click "move to the Ball"1myhand_item_74628d9b482e7bc10myhand_item_74 1
PoukameIf you read the Drop Shot card you'll see a NSZL sign. This means *No Start Zone Limitation*.
Basically, it means the card you play in response to this one doesn't have to match the yellow zone where you normally need to be.1card_played_blue_id628d9b5198b4400
PoukameNormally, to play the Down the Line Backhand you need to be at your baseline. But in this case you can play it.
*Select the "Down the line Backhand", use the star you have left and click "Play Card".*2myhand_item_75628d9b5198b4410star_big_1_id 1 myhand_item_75 1
PoukameEvery 6 points in a tie-break match or odd number game in a set match, you can recover a little.
*You have 2 options*:
1. Draw 1 card
or
2. Recover 2 stars1page-title628d9b967348200
Poukame*Click on "Get two Stars*1btnget_2_stars628d9ba3d940d10
PoukameThen you have *another choice*, you can:
1. Pay 1 Star and recover a card from your discard
or
2. Do nothing and continue the game.1discard_container_id628d9baf3631300
Poukame*Select this "Backhand Attack" and click "Pick one from Discard"*2my_discard_id_item_120628d9baf3631310my_discard_id_item_120 1
PoukameNow we only have one last special rule to see before ending this tutorial.
The game will play some points automatically.
*Just wait a little, and I'll see you there.*1court_left_out_id628d9bd1afab000
PoukameIn your hand you have a special card "Winner" with the difficulty *"22-X"*.
*This card always returns to your hand after use.*
Moreover, if the stroke is successful, you gain 1 star.
*The "X" is equal to the total of the stroke difficulties of all strokes you play in this point (except service)*
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PoukameThis "difficulty total" is indicated here next to the "D".
Currently, you have 6.2overall_player_board_91641070628d9d0648fe000
PoukameLet's try playing the "Winner 22-X".
*Select the card.*
Then *use 2 stars*. Then click *"play card"*3myhand_item_106628d9d0648fe010stars_container_id 6 myhand_item_106 6
Poukame*AMAZING!* You won the point directly.
This mark the end of this tutorial.
You are now ready to play by yourself.
Good luck for your future matches.1archivecontrol_editmode_centercomment628d9d0fcaed300
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