All you need to make a lot of gold is a little gold. Sometimes you're up, sometimes you're down, but the thing about gambling is that someone is always willing to take a bet.
Ability: Varies* (see abilities tab for individual game skills)
History. Your mastery of a game includes knowledge of its history, as well as of important events it was connected to or prominent historical figures involved with it.
Insight. Playing games with someone is a good way to gain understanding of their personality, granting you a better ability to discern their lies from their truths and read their mood.
Sleight of Hand. Sleight of Hand is a useful skill for cheating at a game, as it allows you to palm cards or alter dice rolls or chess pieces. Alternatively, engrossing a target in a game by manipulating the components with dexterous movements is a great distraction for a pickpocketing attempt.
| Activity | DC |
|---|---|
| Catch a player cheating | 10 |
| Gain insight into an opponent's personality | 15 |
| Win the Game | 20 |
*Note: Proficiency with a gaming set applies to one type of game and ability scores vary depending on the game played. For instance, games of skill & strategy such as Dragonchess may use Intelligence, while a game of chance such as dicing may utilize your Dexterity, and games that require bluffing and reading other players like Three-Dragon Ante use your Charisma.
Gaming Sets
| Gaming Skill / Ability | Ability Score Used | Description | Inventory Item |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHA or WIS | Three-Dragon Ante is a force-bid game where the pot goes to the player who built the best dragon flight this round. | ||
| INT or WIS | Many games could be played with a Talis deck such as whist, poker, talison, elemental empires, and old wizard. | ||
| INT or WIS | Dragonchess is a variant of chess played on a three-tiered checkered board that presents a challenge of skill and strategy. | ||
| DEX or WIS | Multiple chance games could be played with dice, such as Baldur's Bones and Traitor's Heads. |