# Auction / Forty Fives — Card Game 1 vs 1 against CPU

> Card game focused on trick-taking and scoring over 120 points. (iPhone/iPad app by Matt Kelly.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auction-forty-fives/id1456073742 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Matt Kelly](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446342402)
- Category: Games, Card
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.02/5 from 51 App Store ratings · 76 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 255 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-03-22
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auction-forty-fives/id1456073742/reviews.md

## What is Auction / Forty Fives?

OBJECTIVE OF THE GAME
The goal is to accumulate as much tricks as possible. And to exceed your score above 120. When your score is above 120 you win.

Rank in trump suit:
Spades and clubs: 5 (high), J, A, A, K, Q, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
Hearts: 5 (high), J, A, K, Q, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 4, 3, 2.
Diamonds: 5 (high), J, A, A, K, Q, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 4, 3, 2.
Rank of cards in plain suits (no trump):
Spades and clubs: K (high), Q, J, A, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
Diamonds: K (high), Q, J, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, A.
Hearts: K (high), Q, J, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2.

BIDDING
The game starts off with Bidding stage of the game (15,20,25,30). You hold bids when you are the dealer and make bids if you are not. 

CALLS TRUMP
If you have received the bid then you may call trump. Calling Trump allows you to decide what cards are the strongest. (Someone Always calls trump).

Discard Stage
The player whom called the Trump will receive a kitty (4 extra cards). When you receive the Kitty you will be able to discard cards. The player who did not call Trump will only be able to discard the cards he has.

THE PLAY
 Each player, in turn, must follow suit if possible if trump has been player. If unable to follow suit, a player may play any card they would like. If players do not play trump they can play any card they like.

ACES OF HEARTS
The Ace of hearts ignores trump rules (Except when trump is Hearts). This card can be played strategically to maximize your trick taking potential.

## Key features

- Trick-taking gameplay
- Score over 120 to win
- Bidding system
- Call trump
- Strategic discarding
- Ace of Hearts special rule

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1500 Points | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 76)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auction-forty-fives/id1456073742/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Can’t play online

*2026-08-23, version 4.4*

Wish you can play live with players and not computer. Not realistic

### 3/5 — Cut throat is fun.

*2026-08-23, version 4.4*

Cut throat is better than partners because the partner is pretty bad and has no idea what third man high means.

### 5/5 — Great version

*2025-11-22, version 4.4*

Still playing this 5 years on. I read another reviewer that said he couldn't renege, I have no idea what he's talking about because it works perfectly. Rules are somewhat changeable (there's a rules list with checkmarks you can modify) as auction is played a bit differently here and there. Easy to figure out. Not gonna lie it's not a flashy game, but if you were like me and auction was a game that you played with your family and friends growing up, This is great.

### 5/5 — Good tool for kids

*2025-06-19, version 4.4*

I tested this app out myself recently to see how it works. I only play verse the computer so that’s all I can speak to but it works pretty well. If I pass on the first hand of the game it freezes every time but that’s a minor thing. I wanted it so my kids could use it as a learning tool on their tablets and it worked great! I unleashed them at a family gathering after only about a month of them playing everyday with me next to them coaching strategy and they smoked my father and I in their first ever team match! 😂 They got it fast with this app to help teach them. Great tool for learning and fun enough to pass some time with as well.

### 2/5 — Fix the CPU strategy on partners

*2025-03-26, version 4.4*

When playing partners, third man high needs to be included in the strategy for CPU because it just ruins the bid otherwise. The CPU bidding style is also insane. I will constantly get overbid by my opponent and most times, they 3-4 trump cards but all rags

### 3/5 — Computer always wins

*2025-01-28, version 4.4*

Computer always wins. Always has the better cards.  It’s not random shuffle.

### 1/5 — Poor plays

*2024-10-11, version 4.4*

Plays poorly.  In cutthroat play,  Instead of trying to set the bidder, the opponents are only out to gain points.   In partner play, there is no concept of third man high.

### 2/5 — Not realistic

*2024-07-02, version 4.4*

Nonsensical plays ruin a great game. Playing a trump on your partners winning trick when you are playing last doesn’t make sense

### 3/5 — Can’t renege

*2024-04-20, version 4.4*

The way we play, what ever is trump, if, the Jack of trump is led, you can renege your five off of it, or if the ace of hearts is led, you renege the Jack, or the five. You can also renege the ace of heart off of a lower led trump. But you can’t renege it if the Jack or five was led, and you can’t renege the Jack off the five if it’s led.
So in short, the ace of hearts, Jack of trump, and the five of trump can be reneged off of any lower led trump.
Would be great if this was allowed in this app.

### 1/5 — Stinks

*2024-04-14, version 4.4*

If you like losing play this game. I play to relax but it’s hard when you get out bid and have no trump cards. When you get nothing in the draw. When they bid 15 and have 5 trump and you have none

## Frequently asked questions about Auction / Forty Fives

### What is the objective of Auction / Forty Fives?

The main objective of the game is to accumulate as many tricks as possible. To win, your score must exceed 120 points. This involves strategic play during bidding, calling trump, and the actual card play.

### How does bidding work in this card game?

The game begins with a bidding stage where players can bid 15, 20, or 25. If you are the dealer, you hold the bids. If you are not the dealer, you make bids. This bidding determines who gets to call trump.

### What is the role of calling trump?

If you win the bid, you have the opportunity to call trump. Calling trump allows you to designate which suit is the strongest for that round. This is a crucial strategic decision that influences the entire game.

### Are there any special cards or rules?

Yes, the Ace of Hearts has a special rule. It ignores standard trump rules, except when Hearts is the trump suit itself. This card can be played strategically to maximize your trick-taking potential.

### Is this game available on multiple platforms?

The provided information indicates this is a mobile application, specifically designed for 1 vs 1 play against a CPU. Compatibility details for specific operating systems are not provided in the description.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.4 — 2021-07-29

Added the ad free version just in case someone would like to purchase.

### 4.3 — 2021-06-01

Improved AI, Removed 30 seconds ads, Rule options before game starts.

### 4.1 — 2021-03-26

-Fix online bug syncing played cards.
-Fixed try again bug

### 4.0 — 2021-03-21

Four Player Mode out!

Fixed online mode, give it a try.

### 3.4 — 2021-03-04

Bugs fixes for online.

## Apps similar to Auction / Forty Fives

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Cribbage Live](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-live/id525215125) | 4.3 (153) | Free | Games |
| [Let it Ride Poker Classic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/let-it-ride-poker-classic/id1582414581) | 4.3 (25) | Free | Games |
| [Cribbage Pro Contests](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-pro-contests/id1257884779) | 4.7 (1,416) | Free | Games |
| [Rummy 45 - Remi Online](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rummy-45-remi-online/id796414655) | 4.8 (416) | Free | Games |
| [Cross Cribbage](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cross-cribbage/id1540640821) | 4.8 (626) | Free | Games |
| [Wizard](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wizard/id404368228) | 3.3 (61) | $5.99 | Games |

## More apps by Matt Kelly

- [The Poker Rush](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-poker-rush/id1475538448)
- [Training Programs](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/training-programs/id1483950336)
- [Auction / FortyFives (Ad Free)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auction-fortyfives-ad-free/id1570375768)

All apps by Matt Kelly: https://appshunter.io/developer/1446342402

## Related topics

[45s](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/45s) · [45s card game](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/45s-card-game)

---

*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-04.*