# Classic Minnesota Whist — Offline Whist • No Trumps

> Offline 4-player partnership trick-taking card game with no trumps and High/Low bidding. (iPhone/iPad app by Coppercod Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-minnesota-whist/id1562165406 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Coppercod Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1061395848)
- Category: Games, Card, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 107 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 75 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-04-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-minnesota-whist/id1562165406/reviews.md

## What is Classic Minnesota Whist?

Classic Minnesota Whist — play offline vs computer players.
No internet required. No sign-up. Just four-player partnership Whist with High/Low bidding, No Trumps, stats, trick review and hand replays.
Minnesota Whist is a regional Whist variant popular in Minnesota and South Dakota. It is played in partnerships like classic Whist, but each round is decided by a simple High or Low bidding mechanic. With no trumps, every hand comes down to suit play, timing, and teamwork.

Why you’ll like Classic Minnesota Whist
• Offline play — no internet required
• No account or sign-up
• Four-player partnership Whist
• No Trumps — pure suit play and timing
• High/Low bidding each round
• Easy, Medium and Hard computer players
• Optional set bonus scoring
• Option to set sluff signals from best or worst suits
• Win target: 7 or 13
• Claim obvious endings faster
• AutoPlay options for smoother games
• Stats tracking
• Trick review and hand replays
• Reveal starting hands
• Custom card faces, themes and suit colors

How Minnesota Whist works
Each round begins with High/Low bidding.
In a High round, your partnership aims to win more tricks. In a Low round, your partnership aims to avoid tricks. Players must follow suit where possible, and with no trumps, the highest card of the led suit wins the trick.
Play to 7 or 13 points, choose your scoring options, and practice Minnesota Whist whenever you like.

Designed for quick, comfortable play
Classic Minnesota Whist is built for smooth offline play, with clear cards, fast turns, optional AutoPlay, trick review, and hand replays to help you learn from every round.

## Key features

- Offline play against AI
- No internet or sign-up required
- No-trump trick-taking gameplay
- High or Low bidding mechanic
- Adjustable AI difficulty
- Stats tracking and hand review
- Customizable game rules

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Minnesota Whist Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-minnesota-whist/id1562165406/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Old guy

*2026-06-10*

Are used to sit around the kitchen table ,the neighbors would come over. I was only about 10 years old. It was before we had TV ,every night somebody would come over after the cows where milked ,I am 85

### 3/5 — My partners strategy is not very good

*2026-05-14*

I still enjoy playing even though the invites are not correctly played.

### 5/5 — I love Coppercod classic whist

*2026-01-31*

I’m hooked!  Getting too good at it. May have to try Bid Whist. Love my AI partner. He’s brilliant. Thanks!

### 5/5 — Love the Game

*2026-01-29*

Very similar to where I play in MN.  Thank you!

### 1/5 — Whist

*2026-01-16*

Who ever programmed this needs todo an update or talked to somebody that’s played Minnesota whist. This program is not up to hard level, the player constantly makes mistakes. Y parter constantly gets us set whe branding, and there is no ace no face in this game.so tired of my partner not coming back in my invite when he has the card. Get 3 taken when areal person would come back I. Invite. My son tells me to play in stupid mode it does better, not!why not update this app. As it is now no.Matter what level you play theirall stupid! Why o update you make no sense with no updates such low rate ai or program. Nothing is so stupid as seeing them brag about ai hard level, my 10 year old could play better

### 1/5 — Whist

*2025-12-21*

Who ever programmed this needs todo an update or talked to somebody that’s played Minnesota whist. This program is not up to hard level, the player constantly makes mistakes. Y parter constantly gets us set whe branding, and there is no ace no face in this game.so tired of my partner not coming back in my invite when he has the card. Get 3 taken when areal person would come back I. Invite. My son tells me to play in stupid mode it does better, not!why not update this app. As it is now no.Matter what level you play theirall stupid! Why o update you make no sense with no updates such low rate ai or program

### 2/5 — Whist

*2025-12-10*

Who ever programmed this needs todo an update or talked to somebody that’s played Minnesota whist. This program is not up to hard level, the player constantly makes mistakes. Y parter constantly gets us set whe branding, and there is no ace no face in this game.so tired of my partner not coming back in my invite when he has the card. Get 3 taken when areal person would come back I. Invite. My son tells me to play in stupid mode it does better, not!why not update this app. As it is now no.Matter what level you play theirall stupid!

### 2/5 — Whist

*2025-11-26*

Who ever programmed this needs todo an update or talked to somebody that’s played Minnesota whist. This program is not up to hard level, the player constantly makes mistakes. Y parter constantly gets us set whe branding, and there is no ace no face in this game.so tired of my partner not coming back in my invite when he has the card. Get 3 taken when areal person would come back I. Invite. My son tells me to play in stupid mode it does better, not!

### 3/5 — Whist

*2025-11-24*

Who ever programmed this needs todo an update or talked to somebody that’s played Minnesota whist. This program is not up to hard level, the player constantly makes mistakes.

### 5/5 — Great!

*2025-10-08*

Great app. Always works and can play fast.
Can leave game and it picks up right where you left off. Great game.

## Frequently asked questions about Classic Minnesota Whist

### What is Classic Minnesota Whist?

Classic Minnesota Whist is a 4-player partnership trick-taking card game played offline against AI opponents. It is a regional variant of Whist, popular in Minnesota and South Dakota, characterized by its no-trump rule and a High or Low bidding mechanic.

### How do you play Minnesota Whist?

After cards are dealt, players bid High (to win 7+ tricks) or Low (to win 6 or fewer tricks) using a simple mechanic. With no trumps, tricks are won by the highest card of the led suit. Scoring depends on the bid and whether a set bonus is enabled.

### Is this game free to play?

The game is free to download and play, offering offline functionality without requiring an internet connection or sign-up. There are in-app purchases available, which may enhance the experience or offer additional customization options.

### What devices is Classic Minnesota Whist compatible with?

The application is designed for mobile devices. While specific OS versions are not detailed, it is generally available for smartphones and tablets running compatible operating systems.

### What are the main advantages of playing this game?

Players can enjoy a strategic trick-taking experience offline, improving their fundamental trick-taking skills due to the no-trump rule. The game offers customizable rules, adjustable AI difficulty, and detailed stats tracking for progress monitoring.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1.15 — 2026-08-20

A new "sluff signals" setting that allows you to choose whether players sluff from their best or worst suits as a signal in high rounds.
Added more theme and deck color options. Also includes general polish and refinements.

### 3.1.13 — 2026-08-11

A new "sluff signals" setting that allows you to choose whether players sluff from their best or worst suits as a signal in high rounds.
Added more theme and deck color options. Also includes general polish and refinements.

### 3.1.2 — 2026-06-11

Added more card face color options. Also includes general polish and refinements.

### 3.0.9 — 2026-02-04

Thanks for playing Minnesota Whist — here's what's new in this update:
- Four-color deck: clearer suits at a glance with four suit colors.
- Mobile cards on all devices: thinner cards with larger numbers, now available everywhere.
- New card faces: fresh designs with improved contrast to accommodate the other changes.
- AutoPlay: plays a card for you when there's only one legal move (and on the final trick).
- Claim: claim the remaining tricks when all remaining cards are guaranteed winners.
- Show starting hands: shows the starting hands of all players at the end of each round.
- AI improvements: updated AI logic for how it plays low rounds.

### 3.0.5 — 2026-01-27

Thanks for playing Minnesota Whist — here's what's new in this update:
- Four-color deck: clearer suits at a glance with four suit colors.
- Mobile cards on all devices: thinner cards with larger numbers, now available everywhere.
- New card faces: fresh designs with improved contrast to accommodate the other changes.
- AutoPlay: plays a card for you when there's only one legal move (and on the final trick).
- Claim: claim the remaining tricks when all remaining cards are guaranteed winners.
- Show starting hands: shows the starting hands of all players at the end of each round.
- AI improvements: updated AI logic for how it plays low rounds.

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