Questions and answers
Everything people ask us about Anubis City, in one place. If your question is not here, write to us — see Contact.
Frequently asked questions
What is Anubis City?
A social casino game set in an Egyptian pixel-art city on the Nile. You walk around, meet people, chat and play Texas Hold’em in the Temple of Fortune. More games are on the way.
Is it free?
Yes. The game is free to play in your browser. You get 100,000 debens on arrival, 500,000 more for saving your character, and Ra’s Boat brings more.
Can I win real money or prizes?
No. Anubis City does not offer real-money gambling. Debens and ankhs are in-game coins with no cash value: they cannot be withdrawn, sold or exchanged for money or prizes.
Can I buy debens?
Not at the moment. If we ever offer purchases, they will be clearly marked, optional and will never let you cash anything out.
What are debens and ankhs?
The two coins of Anubis City. Debens are named after the measure of weight in which ancient Egypt counted the price of goods — you play with them everywhere and buy underwear and jewellery in the Wardrobe. Ankhs, named after the Egyptian sign of life, will be the rare coin for special outfits and jewellery. More on the rewards page.
How old do I need to be?
Anubis City is for adults: you need to be 18 or older.
Do I need to download anything?
No. The game runs in a modern browser — Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari — on a computer, a phone or a tablet.
Do I need an account?
No, you can start right away as a guest: your character is kept in this browser. To play on any device, save your character with an email and a password — the city adds 500,000 debens as a gift.
Who are the players marked “AI”?
Residents and poker opponents controlled by the computer. They keep the city and the tables lively and are always clearly marked “AI”.
Is the poker fair?
Yes. The deck is shuffled on the server with a cryptographically secure random generator, every action is checked by the server, and your hole cards are sent to you alone.
Which games can I play?
Texas Hold’em in the Temple of Fortune right now. The Treasures of Horus slot is the next game; roulette, blackjack and bingo will follow. See the roadmap.
Which languages are available?
English, Russian and Ukrainian. You can switch at any time — on the welcome screen or in the game settings; even the signs on the buildings change.
Why does the music sound a little different every time?
Because it is composed live by your browser. The themes are written as notes, and on every pass the game picks new variations. See Music.
The game is quiet — where is the sound?
Browsers allow sound only after your first click or key press in the game. Also check the Sound tab in the settings: “Mute everything” and the volume sliders.
Why is the Nile Pier gate locked?
The old pier is being rebuilt. The gate will open for residents who reach level 50, the highest — the rank of Chosen of Ra.
Who makes Anubis City?
HorusGames, a small independent studio. Read more on the About page.
