# Big Ships Noms — Navy Nomination Whist

> Four-player trick-taking card game with bidding and scoring. (iPhone/iPad app by Stephen Arscott.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-ships-noms/id1522076163 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Stephen Arscott](https://appshunter.io/developer/1245869579)
- Category: Games, Sports, Card, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 24 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2020-07-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-ships-noms/id1522076163/reviews.md

## What is Big Ships Noms?

Big Ships Noms is a four player points-based trick-taking game where players must nominate (or bid) how many tricks they will win in each hand. There are twenty-five hands in each game with the number of cards varying from thirteen down to one and back to thirteen again. Points are awarded for each trick won with a bonus of ten if you make your bid in a hand. At the end of the twenty-fifth hand the winner is the player who has accumulated the highest number of points during the game.

Trumps are assigned to each hand in the order Hearts, Clubs, Diamonds, Spades and NT (no trumps) and then starting with Hearts again.

At the start of each hand each player bids the number of tricks they believe they will make and then play begins following the usual rules of whist.

Big Ships Noms can be played as a solo game or multiplayer with friends.

Includes a full set of instructions and rules, optional sound and highest scorers leaderboard.

## Key features

- Four-player trick-taking gameplay
- Points-based bidding system
- Variable card counts per hand
- Bonus for making bids
- Solo and multiplayer modes
- Includes full instructions and rules
- Optional sound and leaderboard

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Free | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-ships-noms/id1522076163/reviews.md

### 4/5 — A card game without a twist.

*2020-09-10*

Its a fast pace game,there are different variation of the whist Games, I have played diminishing whist for 40 years and enjoy the game, yes there is a bit of luck in the run of cards, but you have to call your own hand and not be dictated by the other calls.

## Frequently asked questions about Big Ships Noms

### How many players can play Big Ships Noms?

Big Ships Noms is designed for four players. It can also be played as a solo game against the AI.

### What is the objective of Big Ships Noms?

The objective is to accumulate the highest number of points by winning tricks and making your nominated bid in each hand. The game consists of 25 hands.

### Does Big Ships Noms have ads?

Yes, Big Ships Noms contains advertisements. This is common for free games that offer in-app purchases.

### Can I play Big Ships Noms offline?

The description indicates that Big Ships Noms can be played as a solo game, suggesting offline play is possible. Multiplayer with friends would likely require an internet connection.

### What devices is Big Ships Noms available on?

Big Ships Noms is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Big Ships Noms updated?

The latest version is 2.97, last updated on April 10, 2026. This indicates a recent update, though the exact frequency is not specified.

### What are the in-app purchases in Big Ships Noms?

While the description mentions in-app purchases, specific details about what they are are not provided. They may relate to cosmetic items or game enhancements.

### What is the age rating for Big Ships Noms?

Big Ships Noms has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.99 — 2026-07-28

Bug fixes and improvements

### 2.98 — 2026-06-06

Bug fixes and improvements

### 2.97 — 2026-04-10

Bug fixes and improvements

### 2.96 — 2026-01-20

Bug fixes and improvements

### 2.95 — 2026-01-07

Bug fixes and improvements

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