# Dead Man's Draw > Strategic card game of chance and skill with treasure rewards. (iPhone/iPad app by Stardock.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-mans-draw/id584916423 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Stardock](https://appshunter.io/developer/573591924) - Category: Games, Board, Card - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.30/5 from 417 App Store ratings · 228 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 6.0 · 45 MB - Languages: American English, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Hebrew and 16 more - Released: 2013-10-02 - Data updated: 2026-08-26 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-mans-draw/id584916423/reviews.md ## What is Dead Man's Draw? Stand on the knife’s edge between risk and reward. The turn of a single card can win bags of treasure or lose it all in this simple and strategic game of chance and skill. Every card you draw could be your last, but the right mix of wit and courage wins the booty. “Creative card game that starts out simple and layers on the strategy” Gamezebo – 9/10 “If you're after a polished and fun card game, this should be your first port of call.” PocketGamer – 8/10 “‘baller x-treme’ (that is a compliment)” Tycho of Penny-Arcade “You’re not just getting a nifty card game; you’re getting a long steady feed of new ways to play.” Quarter to Three – 4/5 stars “Best New Games” and “What We’re Playing” -Apple Dead Man’s Draw combines luck and strategy in a simple card-drawing format. Pulling the wrong card could bust your entire hand, but choosing the right target for a cannon blast or following a treasure map to the best destination can turn the tides in your favor more than any blind luck ever could. Draw if you dare! ------------------------------- ● Easy to learn, challenging to master ● Chain together card combos to rack up points ● Win gold and unlock new treasures ● Exploit unique powers granted by mystic jewels ● Earn special rewards with high scores ● Test your skills in 50+ distinct tournaments, with more to come ------------------------------- Follow us on Twitter: @DeadMansDraw ## Key features - Easy to learn, challenging to master - Chain card combos for points - Win gold and unlock treasures - Exploit mystic jewel powers - Earn special rewards - 50+ distinct tournaments ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 12,000 Gold | $2.99 | one-time | | Gold Multiplier | $4.99 | one-time | | 4,000 Gold | $0.99 | one-time | | 30,000 Gold | $5.99 | one-time | | Premium Pack | $6.99 | one-time | | Plunderer Trait | $2.99 | one-time | | Davy Jones' Locker Trait | $2.99 | one-time | | 9,000 Gold | $2.99 | one-time | | 3,000 Gold | $0.99 | one-time | | 35,000 Gold | $9.99 | one-time | | Traits Pack | $19.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Dead Man's Draw? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay - 🚀 Smooth and polished app - 💡 Unique pirate-themed card game - 👍 Easy to learn, with increasing complexity **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs - 🤑 Aggressive in-app purchases - 🐢 Slow progression without spending money - 🔨 Abandoned by developers, no updates **Commonly reported bugs** - Game crashes after every match - Card abilities not functioning properly - Progress reset after app reinstalls - Extremely fast AI opponent turns **Most requested features** - Online multiplayer mode - More gameplay variety and levels - Ability to save progress across devices - Option to disable in-app purchases ## Recent user reviews (10 of 228) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-mans-draw/id584916423/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Crashing tutorial *2026-05-13, version 1.24* The tutorial crashes so you can never unlock the card powers beyond the first card. Report a problem in app doesn’t work without apple’s email app only set up. ### 1/5 — Not functional *2026-02-27, version 1.24* Once a good game, now crashes randomly and often. Unplayable ### 1/5 — Broken *2026-02-17, version 1.24* The app force closes. You can’t even get through the tutorial any more. I contacted the developer directly and all they told me years ago was the app wasn’t being supported any more. I wish it was, it’s one of my favorite games. ### 2/5 — Crash! *2026-02-11, version 1.24* At the end of every round the game crashes. I’m enjoying playing, just getting tired of reloading after every match. ### 2/5 — Crashes constantly on IOS 26 *2026-02-07, version 1.24* Gameplay is fun, but it crashes at the end of every hand, and frequently on the first draw. Luckily it remembers wins and losses, but not really playable with the crash frequency ### 1/5 — Please Update *2026-02-05, version 1.24* Used to play this game a lot, but has not been updated in 10 years and now crashes repeatedly on iPad, iPhone and Mac. ### 4/5 — Great game - keeps crashing *2026-02-05, version 1.24* Love the game. Just purchased the 10th anniversary edition but the app keeps crashing every game :( ### 1/5 — Crashes at end of every game *2026-02-04, version 1.24* This game crashes as soon as the deck runs out and only occasionally records your win/loss. Since you have to win to unlock the full version of the game, it’s impossible to play. ### 1/5 — Crashes a ton *2026-01-22, version 1.24* Crashes 50% of the time I try to play cards . iPhone 16pro max ### 1/5 — Non stop crashes *2026-01-17, version 1.24* Garbage app. Seems like a fun game, similar to Hanabi with card rankings. But the app is riddled with bugs. Crashes about 75% of the time when you choose a 7, which is the point of the game. Don’t waste your time on this one. ## Frequently asked questions about Dead Man's Draw ### What is Dead Man's Draw? Dead Man's Draw is a card game that combines luck and strategy. Players draw cards, aiming to win treasure by creating card combos and strategically using special powers, while avoiding busting their hand. ### What are the key features of Dead Man's Draw? Key features include an easy-to-learn yet challenging gameplay, the ability to chain card combos for points, winning gold to unlock new treasures, exploiting unique powers from mystic jewels, and competing in over 50 distinct tournaments. ### How is Dead Man's Draw monetized? The app is free to download and play, but it offers in-app purchases. This allows players to acquire items or advantages within the game, though the core gameplay is accessible without spending money. ### What kind of strategy is involved in Dead Man's Draw? Strategy in Dead Man's Draw involves deciding when to draw more cards and when to stop, managing risk to avoid busting your hand, and strategically using special powers granted by mystic jewels to maximize your score and win treasures. ### Is Dead Man's Draw available on multiple platforms? The provided description does not specify compatibility with other platforms beyond mobile devices. It is presented as a mobile application. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.24 — 2015-10-08 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. ● Bug fixes and performance improvements ### 1.22 — 2013-12-15 ● crash fix for "No Gold" pop-up in certain countries ### 1.21 — 2013-12-10 Dead Man's Draw is now free! ● Huge Gold Bonus as a thank you to early players. ● Traits are now refilled in packs of 5, but cheaper per-trait. ● Improved performance for some players with late-game saves ● Other bug fixes & improvements ### 1.20 — 2013-11-20 NEW FEATURE: Chest o' Traits ● Ask your crew for help navigating the dangerous waters of Dead Man’s Draw! Send out a request to your Facebook friends and uncover a chest of trait refills from each response. ● Game Center improvements and minor bug fixes ### 1.19 — 2013-10-18 ● Gameplay balancing ● Critical bug fixes for rare but serious problems ## Apps similar to Dead Man's Draw | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Seven Seas Solitaire HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seven-seas-solitaire-hd/id689933041) | 4.7 (978) | Free | Games | | [Aeon's End](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aeons-end/id1476090287) | 4.2 (44) | $12.99 | Games | | [Sentinels of the Multiverse](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sentinels-of-the-multiverse/id923772792) | 4.3 (175) | $6.99 | Games | | [Finished! – Puzzly Solitaire](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finished-puzzly-solitaire/id1486408857) | 4.7 (311) | Free | Games | | [Cthulhu Realms](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cthulhu-realms/id1035256452) | 3.2 (62) | Free | Games | | [Friday - by Friedemann Friese](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friday-by-friedemann-friese/id1222916942) | 4.6 (365) | $3.99 | Games | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-26.*