Poker Night at the Inventory (2010 Original Version)

At the Inventory, you take a seat at a poker table with Tycho, the Heavy, Strong Bad, and Max. The game pairs these characters from different series in a club setting, where their conversations and reactions unfold as you play.

You play Texas Hold’em, making bets and trying to outplay the other characters across successive hands. Poker is the central activity, while table talk and character banter accompany the match.

Winning matches and beating particular opponents can unlock new tables and card decks, as well as items associated with the characters for Team Fortress 2. The game also includes poker-related achievements.

Players often enjoy the game’s funny, character-driven conversations and the novelty of seeing the four crossover characters share a poker table. Reviews also describe the Texas Hold’em as approachable and relaxing, with some players saying it helped them learn the game; others find the hands slow or the dialogue repetitive.