Misleading
Ads too long
Suggestion
Response from developer
Hi, thanks for the review and the suggestion. We have had something like this in the past, but ending a game before it's over often impacts the winner's stats, their ability to actually count their points and have them count, etc. As such, it is generally seen as poor sportsmanship. That said, I do want to find some kind of compromise on this concept. Hopefully that is something we can bring to the app in the future.
Great Game App
Not realistic
Response from developer
Hi, as we have shown extensively with clear empirical evidence and multiple published audits available for everyone to see, the game is fair and honest in every respect and using a true random shuffle. Nothing is stacking the deck or anything else like that whatsoever. The difference between the difficulty levels is the amount of calculations done by the computer to determine the best possible discard or play. Nothing more.
Good game, interface could be better
Response from developer
Hi, thanks for the review. When a scoring event happens, the score text should be shown on your score line above your cards, and that text should persist until the next play. If that isn't happening for you, or I'm misunderstanding your suggestion, please email us at support@FullerSystems.com so we can investigate it further with you directly.
Worst option
Great game
To many adverts
Other than that it’s not bad for keeping you hand in so to speak.
“None of the fluff” means lots of ads still
Needs Refinement
Of all the cribbage apps I’ve tried on iOS, this is one of the best. I’ve downloaded several but I keep coming back to this one. That said, there are a few areas that could use refinement.
The gameplay interface is a little confusing at first, although it becomes much easier once you get used to it. My biggest issue, however, is the AI. I play at the highest difficulty, and it becomes ridiculously predictable. When the AI is losing, it seems like 99 times out of 100 it suddenly gets exactly the hand it needs to catch up or win. The cards may technically be dealt randomly, but the results often don’t feel random.
Hands worth 12 or more points should be relatively uncommon, yet the AI seems to get them with surprising frequency, often more than half the time. The win and loss streaks feel similarly predictable. I’ll win a couple, then lose a couple, almost like clockwork. That also makes tracking streaks feel somewhat pointless.
Overall, this is a very good cribbage app with a ton of potential. With some refinements to the gameplay, interface, and especially the AI, I think it could easily be the best cribbage app available on iOS.
Response from developer
Hi, thanks for taking the time to write your review. As you mentioned, the shuffle is random and dealt fairly. The difference between the difficulty levels is the amount of calculations done by the computer to determine the best possible discard or play. The overall experience with an app and computer opponent may not feel like your kitchen table experience, but it is playing fairly and not stacking the deck or anything else like that whatsoever. We are always working to improve, so truly appreciate your feedback!
Commercials
Finally can play w/ fam
It’s easy to use and has helped me finally learn to play for real, so I can hold my own during family visits.
I love the hints!
