Blackbird!
Developed by R. Don Wilson | Last updated: June 12, 2024
Blackbird! is a card game app, developed by R. Don Wilson, available on iOS and Android since its release in September 2012. The updated version 1.7.7 is now available to download, compatible with iOS 10.0+ and Android 10+. Before downloading this app, let's quickly review what Blackbird has to offer.
About Blackbird!
This game is similar to the classic ROOK® card game*.
Compete against the computer in this classic trick-taking game. Bid aggressively for the chance to declare trump. Take tricks with pointers to reach your bid or you’ll get set!
Play with two widely different rule sets (Kentucky Discard or Western Wyoming) or create your own set of rules to play with any of these options that can be on or off:
• Include 1's worth 15 points
• Low/high/10.5 Blackbird card
• Remove the Blackbird card
• Allow Blackbird card to be played anytime
• Winning bidder leads the first trick
• Red 1 worth 30 points
• Adjustable game winning score
• Bonus for taking most tricks
• and more!
Get awarded when you complete achievements and challenge your friends to complete them. Have fun looking at all of the statistics that are tracked so that you can analyze how you play.
* This is not in any way endorsed by or affiliated with Hasbro, Inc. ROOK® is a registered trademark of Hasbro, Inc.
What's new in version 1.7.7
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
• Restore the size of the cards.
• Add support for iPhone X
• The multiplayer button has been removed.
I feel really bad that multiplayer has been disabled for so long and that so many people just saw a message saying it was "coming soon". I really did intend to fix it well before now. But my life has gotten more busy than it was before and I don't want to promise it's coming soon. It is still on my list of things to add. I'd love to have a single device multiplayer mode. I'd love to have it work over bluetooth so you can play with nearby friends when you don't have an internet connection. And more. Aside from multiplayer, there are still requests to support more variations of the rules that I'd love to implement and many other features. I do plan to add more features. Multiplayer will take some time and I can't promise when it's coming. Thanks for your support!
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Download the Blackbird! App
Blackbird! has an IPA/APK download size of 17 MB on its latest version. Blackbird! costs $1.99 to download. Ready to install? Ensure you have at least 21 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: Needs update
This game is rigged for the computer to win by rarely dealing fairly the cards randomly… just my opinion. Been...
By Kennetik
Review: Strategy of defending partners lacking
Fairly fun to play with a few exceptions. There is a component missing for partner to throw points on a...
By Ronnerann
Review: Super
All time favorite. I like this cause is so like Rook. It’s my dad favorite game and he taught...
By BGSnana
Review: Partner scared to throw points
We always drop points when our partner has a chance to catch trick. Why hold them?
By Rook Pro99
Review: Great Game!!
Love this game and thanks to the developer who brings this to the App Store but I do wish they...
By Raptpr69