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What are the new multiplayer games I see on Grab?
The new games are Spades, Hearts, Euchre and Pool. Each of these games allows you to play in real time against other players. If you want to practice, you can play against the computer, shown as a Bot in the card games, or practice mode in pool.
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Why should I play these multiplayer games on Grab?
The multiplayer games on Grab are featured in a larger playing screen than other gaming websites. The large size of the window and the graphics make it easier to view and more pleasant to play.
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What is a Bot?
Short for Robot, a bot is an automated in-game player. They’ve been programmed to both help new players learn the game and also fill in for absent players.
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How do I join a game?
Go to the game you’d like to play.
Spades - www.grab.com/games/spades
Euchre - www.grab.com/games/euchre
Hearts – www.grab.com/games/hearts
Pool - www.grab.com/games/pool
Click "Play Now" to join the best available room. If you would like to join a specific game room, click the link under Game Rooms. You will be taken to the lobby for that room. In the lobby, you can choose the table you would like to join, or click "Auto-Match" to be matched with the best available table.
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How do I find people to play with?
You can either send a message to your friends to play or click auto-match in the game lobby.
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Where do I learn how to play?
Each of the multiplayer game rooms has a “How to Play” button on the top right corner. You will be shown a tutorial of the game.
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Are my scores tracked for rankings, ladders, or challenges?
Not at this time, but we are looking to add this capability soon.
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Can I create a tournament?
Not at this time, but we are looking to add this capability soon.
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Can I earn Grabbles in the games?
Not at this time, but we are looking to add this capability soon.
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Can I use private chat in multiplayer games?
Users are not able to private chat in a multiplayer game. If you want to private chat, you can do so in the game lobby or in a single player game.
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How do I make a game private?
Private Game is an option that requires users to ask your permission to join the game. If you are the game host (the person who started the game), you can choose to make the game private. Under "Menu," select "Private Game."
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How do I join a game that is private?
In the lobby, select the table you want to join. You will see an "Ask" button as you mouse over the desired location. Clicking "Ask" will send a message to the game host letting them know you would like to join. It is then up to the host to allow you to join.
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What if I do not want to allow watchers?
As a game host, you can decide whether or not to allow users to watch your play. If you do not want watchers, go to the Menu and deselect "Allow Watching." Users will not be able to join your game as a watcher.
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How do I leave a game?
If you are in a game, click “Leave Game” under the Menu options. You will be taken to the lobby to join another table. If you are in the lobby, click the Leave Game button of the table you joined.
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Will you be launching more multiplayer games?
Yes. We are constantly improving our game offerings. Stay tuned.