# Basra - Addictive Card Game — For adults, all family members

> Addictive family card game with strategy, luck, and point-based scoring. (iPhone/iPad app by Emad Attia.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basra-addictive-card-game/id1056968279 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Emad Attia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1020817080)
- Category: Games, Education, Card, Family
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 44 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 46 MB
- Released: 2015-11-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basra-addictive-card-game/id1056968279/reviews.md

## What is Basra?

Are you looking a fun new card game that can be enjoyed by adults and the whole family? Well Basra is a new card game that mixes the best features of family card games, strategy card games and multiplayer card games, and turns them into a new addictive cool card game.

Basra is a card game for the whole family. In this game there is a bit of strategy, a bit of randomness, and a bit of luck. This game is suitable for teaching basic math. 

Lots of fun for the whole family

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Rules of the card game:
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* Each player starts with 4 cards each turn. each player takes a turn to throw a card.
* A card will pick all cards that add up to its value (e.g. a 10 picks a 6 and a 4)
* A card picks another card of the same value (e.g. a 7 picks another 7 and a queen picks another queen).
* Each card picked adds 1 point to the player who picked it.
* If the card(s) picked are the last one(s) available, the player who picks them gets a bonus 10 points (basra).
* A jack is a special card that will pick all cards available. In this case a Basra is not awarded.
* The 7 of diamonds is the same as a jack. However, if the cards picked up add up to less than or equal to 10, this counts as a Basra! 
* At the end of each game, the player with the most points is awarded 30 points in addition to all Basra’s (e.g. if a player picks 29 cards and 2 Basra’s during the game, they are awarded 50 points towards the match. 30 points for getting the most picks and 20 points for the 2 Basra’s ).
* The match consists of several games till one of the players reaches a total number of match points (default is 150).

## Key features

- Card matching mechanics
- Strategic gameplay
- Luck-based elements
- Point-based scoring
- Bonus point system (Basra)
- Family-friendly

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basra-addictive-card-game/id1056968279/reviews.md

### 2/5 — No Privacy Information-dev website not available

*2021-05-22, version 3.4*

I downloaded and played this game. There’s a ton of repetitive advertisements. There’s no T&C’s available to see what information this company is extracting, exploiting, or how they use your i formation. Proceed with caution. After discovering that it wasn’t possibly to visit the the devs website, and/or find a privacy policy, I deleted the app. I would advise staying away for safety sake.

## Frequently asked questions about Basra

### What is Basra?

Basra is an addictive card game for the whole family that blends strategy, randomness, and luck. It's designed to be fun and can help teach basic math skills.

### How do you play Basra?

Players start with four cards and take turns playing one card to pick up other cards from the table. Cards can be picked up if they match in value or if their values sum up to the played card's value. Points are awarded for each card collected, with bonuses for clearing the table.

### What are the special cards in Basra?

The Jack is a special card that picks up all available cards on the table, without awarding a Basra bonus. The 7 of diamonds also acts like a Jack, but awards a Basra if the picked cards sum to 10 or less.

### How is the winner determined in Basra?

Each game is scored individually, and the player with the most points wins that game. A match consists of multiple games until one player reaches a predetermined match point total, typically 150.

### Is Basra suitable for children?

Yes, Basra has an age rating of 4+ and is described as suitable for adults and all family members. Its gameplay can also assist in teaching basic math concepts.

### Does Basra have ads?

No, Basra is an ad-free experience. You can enjoy the game without any interruptions from advertisements.

### What devices can I play Basra on?

Basra is available on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for mobile play on these platforms.

### How often is Basra updated?

The latest version of Basra is 3.4, and it was last updated on February 14, 2021. While updates may not be frequent, the game is stable and offers a complete experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.4 — 2021-02-14

Update AdMob libraries

### 3.3 — 2020-05-06

- Minor fix to card collecting animation

### 3.2 — 2020-05-02

- Fixes to game play

### 3.1 — 2020-05-01

- Minor fixes to the app menu

### 3.0 — 2020-04-30

- Support added for iPhones of various sizes

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