Cutthroat Pinochle

Cutthroat Pinochle

3-handed trick-taking game

1.7K ratings
68 reviews
Free
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 5, 2014
  • November 12, 2025
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Experience a unique 3-handed trick-taking card game. Bid for the right to name trump, meld card combinations, and take tricks to score points. Customize the rules to match your preferred gameplay.

โœ“3-handed gameplay
โœ“Special 48-card deck
โœ“Bidding for trump
โœ“Melding card combinations
โœ“Trick-taking
โœ“Customizable rules
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What's New in Cutthroat Pinochle

26.0.2

November 12, 2025

Minor bug fixes.

User reviews

Worst player

Adding to the review: the developers KNOW there is a major glitch in the game, but they refuse to address itโ€ฆ..have tried to communicate, but they ignore your concerns..

Worst player

Game is great except West is a horrible player. I know that it computer generated, but OMG West is terrible. Can you work with it to at least make him/her smart enough to be competitive.
Adding to the review: the developers KNOW there is a major glitch in the game, but they refuse to address itโ€ฆ..have tried to communicate, but they ignore your concerns..
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Smooth

No interruptions.

Excellent app

Very good app. Itโ€™s just 3 player pinochle and itโ€™s perfect!
I did like the menu bar at the top of the screen better than in a menu bar. I would have skipped this update had I known it was changing.

Love this game!

I play every day and really enjoy the recent update. Thanks.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Occasional freezing and performance issues

Bug

Inconsistent card dealing and meld scoring

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Requested Features

5 requests

Minimum points required to save meld

Feature

Option to toggle auto-complete

Feature

Separate card suits for better visibility

Feature

Double-deck Pinochle mode

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More detailed game statistics

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FAQ

What is Cutthroat Pinochle?

Cutthroat Pinochle is a 3-handed trick-taking card game. It involves bidding for the right to name trump, melding specific card combinations for points, and taking tricks. The game uses a special 48-card deck.

How do you score points in Cutthroat Pinochle?

Players score points in two main ways: by melding various card combinations (like sequences or sets) and by successfully taking tricks during the game. The bidding phase determines who gets to name the trump suit.

Can I customize the rules of Cutthroat Pinochle?

Yes, the app allows you to adjust the rules to play the game in a way that you are familiar with. This means you can tailor aspects of the bidding, melding, and trick-taking to your preferences.

What kind of deck does Cutthroat Pinochle use?

The game utilizes a special 48-card deck. This deck consists of cards from 9s up to Aces, specifically 9s, 10s, jacks, queens, kings, and aces. This is a common deck for Pinochle variations.

Is Cutthroat Pinochle free to play?

The application is free to download and play. It is supported by advertisements, meaning you will see ads while using the app. There are no in-app purchases mentioned for removing ads or unlocking features.