Pinochle
Developed by fishdog.net | Last updated: May 20, 2024
Pinochle is a free-to-play strategy card game app, developed by fishdog.net, available on iOS and Android since its release in February 2010. The updated version 8.9.0 is now available to download, compatible with iOS 12.0+ and Android 10+. Before downloading this app, let's quickly review what Pinochle has to offer.
About Pinochle
Full-featured, ad-supported pinochle app for iPhone and iPad. Play single- or double-deck with configurable options including meld bids and shoot the moon. Pinochle is updated frequently with user-suggested features and AI improvements. Also available in the App Store is a paid version with NO advertising: Pinochle Gold.
Pinochle is a card game played with a 48- or 80-card deck of 9s, 10s, jacks, queens, kings and aces. The game consists of a repeating sequence of bidding (for the right to name the trump suit and optionally to pass cards), melding, and trick-taking. Players score points by melding various card combinations and by taking tricks.
In this version, one human player (South) plays with a computer partner (North) and two computer opponents (West and East).
BIDDING: Each player bids the number of points she thinks she can make with her hand. Player to the dealer's left is required to bid, and bidding proceeds to the left. Players who pass are out of the bidding for that hand. A typical high bid is 35 points (for 48 cards) or 60 (for 80 cards). High bidder names the trump suit for the hand and optionally exchanges cards with her partner.
MELDING: Players get points by showing various card combinations. A run (or straight) in the trump suit is worth 15 points. Aces in all four suits is 10 points. Pinochle (queen of spades and jack of diamonds) is 4 points, or 30 points for double pinochle (two of each).
TRICKS: Play begins with the high bidder, and proceeds around the table to the left, 4 cards per trick. Each trick has a winner, who gets 1 point per ace, ten or king.
SCORING: If the high bidder fails to make the bid (his team's total meld plus trick points is less than the bid), the bid amount is subtracted from the team score. Play continues until one team goes out.
What's new in version 8.9.0
Support for new devices. Minor bug fixes.
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Download the Pinochle App
Pinochle has an IPA/APK download size of 41 MB on its latest version. Pinochle is FREE to download. Ready to install? Ensure you have at least 49 MB of storage space available, then tap the button or scan the QR code below to start the download process!
Ranking History in App Store (U.S)
Changelog
Compatibility
- iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 Pro
- Old devices: iPhone X/SE/8/7/6
- iPad Pro
- iPad Mini
Review: Questionable
The user interface is very good as is the feedback. But the dealing of cards does not seem to be...
By Diamond Eye Jack
Review: East/West
They always have more melt in the way of runs with aces’s then North/South. To one sided…….
By Chief of all Chief’s
Review: Could be better
It’s fun to play but could probably be better if the programmer actually knew how to play the game....
By MartyMe4
Review: Pinchole
The game is fun and has helped me to improve my game.
By Whome7
Review: Joseph Huhn
Pinochle is the best card game. The rules of this game are different from normal pinochle but still very enjoyable....
By Joseph Huhn