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Bicycle® How To Play

Bicycle® How To Play

by The United States Playing Card Company

160 ratings
123 reviews
🎬 Entertainment
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Free

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Released
January 3, 2013
Updated
April 5, 2018

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The United States Playing Card Company
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Access rules for over 75 card games, from classics to new discoveries. Easily search for games by number of players, age appropriateness, or specific titles. Learn new games or settle rule disputes quickly.

✓Rules for over 75 card games
✓Search games by player count and age
✓Step-by-step instructions
✓Mark favorite games
✓Alphabetical game list
✓Purchase card decks
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What users say about Bicycle® How To Play

Reviews of Bicycle® How To Play are mixed: the Reference app is rated 3.9/5 from 160 App Store ratings. What users like most: comprehensive collection of card game rules, easy-to-use interface for finding games. Top complaints: requires internet connection to function, app crashes and won't open on newer iOS versions. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 📚Comprehensive collection of card game rules
  • 🎮Easy-to-use interface for finding games
  • 🔍Useful search and filtering by players/age
  • ⭐Well-written rules for most games
  • 📱Portable reference for card games
  • ❤️Favorites feature for saving games
  • 🎯Great for learning new games

Negative things

  • 🌐Requires internet connection to function
  • 🐛App crashes and won't open on newer iOS versions
  • 📸Missing images/diagrams for game setup
  • 🔤English-only language support
  • ⏱️No updates in 6+ years
  • 📝Incomplete and unclear rule explanations
  • 🔊Loud sound effects that can't be muted
  • 🎮Limited game selection compared to physical books
  • 🖼️Images don't display properly on iOS 18
  • 🔗Non-functional shopping links
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What's New in Bicycle® How To Play

2.1

April 5, 2018

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. Here's is what is new in 2.1! · Review the most popular games as determined by our users on our Featured Page! · See what games are played across the USA in Regional Games · Discover Related Games at the bottom of every Games Detail page! · Be the first to learn about new games or deck releases when you enable our new notifications!

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User reviews

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Don't bother

Found gin rummy instructions to be confusing and incomplete. Also too much jargon. I found wikipedia instructions much clearer.
SootyketelSootyketel

needs an update

I use it sometimes but its been 8 years as of 2026 so an update would be nice
randomperson//randomperson//

Obviously Orphaned

The links back to their own website are al 404 (page not found) now. Obviously no one is maintaining an eye on the app. Guess it’s good for what you can get to still work
Agent CAgent C

Very cool, but

But please ad other languages (f.e. german).
Tuna der SchreklicheTuna der Schrekliche

Update?????

I need an update on my iOS 8 it just won’t work but otherwise it’s great
maseonkkmaseonkk
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Reported Bugs

10 issues

App won't work on iOS 11, iOS 17, iOS 18

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Images fail to load or disappear immediately

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App crashes with 'error has occurred' message

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White screen on launch then closes

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Sound effects interrupt Apple Music playback

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Shopping links under Bicycle tab are non-functional

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App unresponsive and won't respond to input

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Incomplete rules for popular games (Hearts, 500 Rum, Crazy Eights, Solitaire)

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Inconsistent rule descriptions with errors from other games mixed in

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App requires internet connection despite text-only content

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Requested Features

14 requests

Multi-language support (Spanish, German, Russian, French, Italian)

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Offline mode with downloadable content

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Video tutorials for visual learners

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Images and diagrams for game setup

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Ability to add custom/personal card games

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Game tags for alternate names and variations

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Score tracking/scorecard feature

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Comment sections for user variations

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More card games in the database

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Shuffle technique tutorials

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Advanced search filters (difficulty, game type, country of origin)

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Playable games within the app (not just rules)

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Suggested games feature

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Mutable sound effects settings

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FAQ

What does the Bicycle® How To Play app do?

This app provides the complete, step-by-step rules for over 75 different card games, both new and old. You can search for games based on various criteria, learn new games, and quickly reference rules to settle disputes or teach others.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include access to rules for a wide variety of card games, the ability to search games by player count and age group, marking favorite games for quick access, an alphabetical listing of all games, and the option to purchase physical card decks directly through the app.

Is this app free to download and use?

Yes, the application is free to download and use. The description indicates that it is a free app with no mention of subscriptions or in-app purchases for core functionality, though physical card decks can be purchased.

What kind of card games can I find rules for?

You can find rules for a diverse range of card games, including popular classics like Rummy, Poker, and Euchre, as well as newer discoveries such as Hollywood Eights, Six Card Golf, and Klondike. The app covers over 75 games in total.

Can I use this app to find games for specific situations?

Absolutely. The app allows you to search for games that are suitable for different numbers of players, including options for groups of 5 people. You can also find games that are appropriate for both children and adults, making it versatile for family game nights.