# Bicycle® How To Play

> Comprehensive guide to over 75 card game rules with search and favorites. (iPhone/iPad app by The United States Playing Card Company.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bicycle-how-to-play/id588838741 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The United States Playing Card Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/453842757)
- Category: Reference, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 160 App Store ratings · 121 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.2 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-01-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bicycle-how-to-play/id588838741/reviews.md

## What is Bicycle® How To Play?

Can't remember the rules? Need a quick refresher? Don't know what games you can play with 5 people? Bicycle® Brand is proud to present How to Play.
 
It's exactly what it sounds like: the complete rules to over 75 card games, new and old, written step-by-step. Search our database when you need help explaining the rules of your favorite game to others, or when you need to learn the rules for a new game. Have a variety of kids and adults eager to play together? You can search games that work for both age groups.
 
Never let remembering the rules hold up your game again! Pull it up at your next poker night when a newbie isn't sure how to play Hold'Em.  Clarify grandpa's rickety rules on Gin Rummy. End the debate about the official rules vs. your house rules. Teach your parents to play Presidents.
 
Notice that your cards are getting worn out or don’t want marked cards for your poker game? Purchase decks for your next game night right from our app.
 
You ready to learn How to Play? Download now!
 
Features:
·         Check out our Featured Games
·         Find rules for your favorite games such as Rummy, Poker, and Euchre
·         Discover new games like Hollywood Eights, Six Card Golf, or Klondike
·         Find a game that you love? Mark it as a Favorite!
·         View all games in an alphabetical list!
·         Purchase your favorite deck of cards right from our app!
 
How To Play is developed by The United States Playing Card Co.
 
Note: Physical playing cards not included with app download.

## Key features

- 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

## What do users think of Bicycle® How To Play?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 📚 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

**Cons**

- 🌐 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

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App won't work on iOS 11, iOS 17, iOS 18
- Images fail to load or disappear immediately
- App crashes with 'error has occurred' message
- White screen on launch then closes
- Sound effects interrupt Apple Music playback
- Shopping links under Bicycle tab are non-functional
- App unresponsive and won't respond to input
- Incomplete rules for popular games (Hearts, 500 Rum, Crazy Eights, Solitaire)
- Inconsistent rule descriptions with errors from other games mixed in
- App requires internet connection despite text-only content

**Most requested features**

- Multi-language support (Spanish, German, Russian, French, Italian)
- Offline mode with downloadable content
- Video tutorials for visual learners
- Images and diagrams for game setup
- Ability to add custom/personal card games
- Game tags for alternate names and variations
- Score tracking/scorecard feature
- Comment sections for user variations
- More card games in the database
- Shuffle technique tutorials
- Advanced search filters (difficulty, game type, country of origin)
- Playable games within the app (not just rules)
- Suggested games feature
- Mutable sound effects settings

## Recent user reviews (10 of 121)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bicycle-how-to-play/id588838741/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Obviously Orphaned

*2026-05-24, version 2.1*

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

### 5/5 — Very cool, but

*2026-01-19, version 2.1*

But please ad other languages (f.e. german).

### 5/5 — Update?????

*2025-12-20, version 2.1*

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

### 5/5 — Idioma

*2025-10-25, version 2.1*

Porfavor traduzcan al español, no debe ser tan difícil

### 5/5 — Great

*2025-08-21, version 2.1*

I use this app as reference for rules many times. I wish there were even more card games

### 5/5 — Best card app I’ve ever had!

*2025-07-26, version 2.1*

I needed to know more card games and this was the app I was looking for.Love it! this app has almost every card game♥️♦️♠️♣️🃏

### 1/5 — Still no offline mode

*2025-05-16*

It’s been years and I’ve been hoping for an offline mode. All the instructions are basically just text, so I don’t understand why it needs to require a network connection to function. Even so, why can’t you have some (like favorites) saved for offline mode? We camp often and don’t have signal. It is nuts that this app cannot function offline or have some offline favorites saved mode.

### 1/5 — THE GAME DOES NOT OPEN BRUUHHH

*2024-12-27, version 2.1*

Says refresh the page ur internet connection is not stable

### 3/5 — Good, but…

*2024-09-29*

Very basic interface, but it works.  I’d like to see other ways to browse the list of games, for example. And it needs an update for iOS 18 in that the images don’t work properly. (I can see the app load them, but they immediately disappear.)

No updates in 6 years (!) so probably abandonware now?

### 5/5 — Amazing, but PLEASE UPDATE

*2024-07-19, version 2.1*

Really handy because i can take the rules anywhere. For some reason the pictures don’t show up but the app works. Would love to see more. ITS BEEN SIX YEARS PLEASE UPDATE THIS

## Frequently asked questions about Bicycle® How To Play

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1 — 2018-04-05

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!

### 2.0 — 2018-03-12

Here is what is new in 2.0!
• All new UI
• Ability to favorite your games
• More easily discover new games

### 1.4.1 — 2018-01-03

Updated to 64bit version

### 1.3 — 2014-05-06

We've added additional games to keep your card night going.

### 1.2 — 2013-12-18

Now featuring more of your favorite brands!

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