# Bid Whist: Card Game

> Four-player, two-team trick-taking card game with bidding and scoring mechanics. (iPhone/iPad app by Droid-Veda LLP.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bid-whist-card-game/id1645503991 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Droid-Veda LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1432465313)
- Category: Games, Card
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 105 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 112 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-09-19
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bid-whist-card-game/id1645503991/reviews.md

## What is Bid Whist?

Bidding and predicting wins are what make playing Bid Whist fun and exciting, whether you win or lose.

The objective of Bid Whist is to score 7 or more points or force the other team to go negative 7 or more points.

Bid Whist is played with 4 players consisting of two teams. Each player sits opposite their partner. It is played with a standard 52 card deck plus 2 jokers. The 2 jokers must be distinct, big joker and the other is the little joker. Each player receives 12 cards. During the deal, 6 cards are to be placed face down in the center of the table to form a kitty.

Bidding starts with the player to the left of the dealer. Each bid consists of a number from 3 to 7, and a suffix “Uptown”, “Downtown”, or “No trump”. The highest bidder chooses the trump suit, or in the case of a no-trump bid specifies whether it will be played uptown or downtown. The bidder then picks up the 6 kitty cards and discards away 6 cards.

If the bid is no trump, all the suits are non-trump suits. If there is a trump suit in the upcoming hand, and if jokers are being used, the jokers become the best cards of the trump suit (better than the ace) regardless of whether high-ranking cards or low-ranking cards are the winners.

In Bid Whist each team begins with a score of zero. At the end of the round, the books are counted. There are 13 altogether, corresponding to the 12 cards played by each player plus the kitty, which counts as a book won by the bidder’s team. Each book won above 6 counts as a point.

If the winning bid was a no-trump bid, the score for the hand is doubled. The game ends when a team scores 7 or more points or forces the other team to go negative 7 or more points.

Bid Whist offers you a great experience against many Bid Whist players from all around the world! You can play in different game modes. 

Bid Whist is a classic quick-fire card game for four players playing in two teams.

Bid Whist can be a fun game for family or friends. It's challenging enough for adults, but enjoyable for kids too. 
Download Bid Whist game for free now with endless hours of fun.

Bid Whist Features 

Create a Private Room and Invite Friends and Family.
1. Play with players across the world in Online mode.
2.  You can follow online players and invite them to play matches in Private mode
3. Get Free coins by Spin wheel.
4. Fast-paced, competitive, and fun - for free!
5. Achievements and Leaderboard.
6. Claim Daily Rewards.
7. Watch videos to earn coins.

Rules of the game are explained in great detail in the ‘Settings’ section.
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## Key features

- Strategic bidding and prediction
- Four-player team-based gameplay
- Online multiplayer mode
- Create private rooms for friends
- Daily rewards and spin wheel
- Achievements and leaderboards

## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bid-whist-card-game/id1645503991/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Bid Whist

*2025-10-14*

It’s a user friendly game with players all around the world

### 4/5 — Fun Time

*2025-06-28*

This game is fun and help your playing skills.  The problems are it doesn’t keep the kitty cards you select and it reneges sometimes.

### 1/5 — Ad overload

*2025-06-26*

The adds are ridiculous and you spend more time waiting on them then actually playing

### 1/5 — Online

*2025-05-22*

Can not pick kitty. Jokers do what they want, and don’t have to follow rules. A I is the worst partner. Online is terrible. You still play A I. Report this game. This is not Bid whist

### 5/5 — Locked out

*2025-03-14*

Why does it appear that at times I'm locked out of play at times for a day or more

### 1/5 — This not Bid Whist

*2024-11-18*

This is not Bid Whist

### 1/5 — Problems

*2024-07-15*

This is a great game, however, you play the same group of players all the time, or Some AI program. Also the weekly leader board resets on Sunday, but it appears that some players get way more points for there wins than others, some players get thousand of points for a win, when others only get a couple hundred.

### 3/5 — Frustrating

*2024-07-08*

At times you can’t pick you’re own kitty.  The most infuriating things are how long it takes to get partners for online play.  After you get a partner there is a one game limit and you have to wait for a new partner.  So, you play against the computer.  Your AI partner will bid five with a horrible hand and if you can help at all your AI partner will cut you out of a bid.

### 3/5 — Hi

*2023-09-10*

Not allowed to pick own kitty

## Frequently asked questions about Bid Whist

### How do you win a round in Bid Whist?

The objective is to score 7 or more points or force the opposing team to go negative 7 or more points. Points are scored by winning 'books' of cards, with each book won above 6 counting as a point.

### What are the bidding options in Bid Whist?

Bids range from 3 to 7 and can be specified as 'Uptown', 'Downtown', or 'No trump'. The highest bidder determines the trump suit or the no-trump condition.

### Can I play Bid Whist with friends privately?

Yes, you can create a private room and invite friends and family to play matches. You can also follow online players and invite them to private games.

### How does Bid Whist handle trump suits and jokers?

If a trump suit is designated, jokers become the highest cards of that suit, even outranking Aces. In a no-trump bid, all suits are considered non-trump.

### Is Bid Whist free to play?

Yes, Bid Whist is free to download and play. The app also offers free coins through a spin wheel and daily rewards.

### What devices is Bid Whist available on?

Bid Whist is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users.

### How often is Bid Whist updated?

The latest version, 1.1, was released on November 16, 2024. Updates typically include bug fixes and new features to improve gameplay.

### What is the age rating for Bid Whist?

Bid Whist has an age rating of 17+. This is due to the nature of card games and potential online interactions.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2024-11-16

Minor bug fixes.
Fixed leadrboard issues.

### 1.0 — 2022-09-19

No release notes.

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