# Gurka (Cucumber Game) — Swedish Trick-Taking Card Game

> Swedish trick-taking card game where players avoid taking the last trick. (iPhone/iPad app by Vanja Milivojevic.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gurka-cucumber-game/id1630681134 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Vanja Milivojevic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458551779)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Casual, Card
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 39 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-07-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gurka-cucumber-game/id1630681134/reviews.md

## What is Gurka (Cucumber Game)?

Cucumber card game is a north European card game of Swedish origin for 2 or more players. 
The goal of the game is to avoid taking the last trick.

Today the game is played in different national variants under different names: as Agurk in Denmark, Gurka in Norway and Sweden, Ogórek in Poland, Kurkku and Mätäpesä in Finland, and Gúrka in Iceland.

Cucumber is played with a regular pack of French-suited playing cards without the Jokers. The Ace is the highest, the Deuce, the lowest card. Suits are irrelevant.

Deal and play are clockwise. Each player receives seven cards and any remaining cards are set aside. Forehand leads to the first trick and everyone has to head the trick if able, which they can do by playing a card of a higher or equal rank. A player who cannot head the trick, plays the lowest card held. The player who played the highest card makes the trick and leads to the next.

In the last trick, the player who takes it by playing the highest card, scores penalty points to the value of that card, numerals scoring their face value, and the courts as follows: Jack 11, Queen 12, King, 13 and Ace 14.

Aces have a special role. If an Ace is led, the lowest card must be played, even if by players who hold an Aces themselves.

Once a player accumulates a total of 30 points or more, that player is out of the game. The winner is the last player left in.

A cucumber is drawn to indicate that a player has dropped out.

Good luck and have fun! :)

## Key features

- Trick-taking gameplay
- Avoid taking the last trick
- Penalty point scoring
- Elimination-style winner determination
- Played with standard French-suited cards
- Suitable for 2+ players


## Frequently asked questions about Gurka (Cucumber Game)

### What is Gurka (Cucumber Game)?

Gurka (Cucumber Game) is a trick-taking card game of Swedish origin. The primary goal is to avoid taking the last trick, with penalty points awarded for doing so. The last player remaining in the game is the winner.

### How do you play Gurka (Cucumber Game)?

Players are dealt seven cards and must follow suit if possible, playing a higher or equal rank card to 'head' the trick. If unable, they play their lowest card. The player with the highest card wins the trick and leads the next. Penalty points are scored for taking the final trick.

### What are the scoring rules in Gurka (Cucumber Game)?

In the last trick, the player who takes it scores penalty points based on the card's value: numerals score face value, Jack is 11, Queen is 12, King is 13, and Ace is 14. Accumulating 30 or more points eliminates a player.

### Does Gurka (Cucumber Game) have ads?

No, Gurka (Cucumber Game) does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free experience for players.

### What devices does Gurka (Cucumber Game) support?

Gurka (Cucumber Game) is available on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for mobile play on these platforms.

### How often is Gurka (Cucumber Game) updated?

The latest version of Gurka (Cucumber Game) is 3.1, last updated on July 9, 2023. Updates typically include bug fixes and performance improvements.

### What is the age rating for Gurka (Cucumber Game)?

Gurka (Cucumber Game) has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players. The gameplay is straightforward and accessible.

### Can I play Gurka (Cucumber Game) offline?

The description does not specify offline play capabilities. However, as a card game, it is likely playable without an internet connection once installed.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 3.1 — 2023-07-09

New app icon & minor fixes

### 3.0.0 — 2022-07-07

New, enhanced UI & bugfixes.

### 1.2.1 — 2022-07-02

Added menu options & Swedish language.

### 1.0.0 — 2022-06-21

No release notes.

## Apps similar to Gurka (Cucumber Game)

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Belote: Trick-taking Card Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/belote-trick-taking-card-game/id1472138366) | 4.0 (7) | Free | Games |
| [Hit 67](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hit-67/id6758103594) | — | Free | Games |
| [ChessTimer: Chess Clock Design](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chesstimer-chess-clock-design/id6777009431) | — | Free | Games |
| [Would You For Cash?](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/would-you-for-cash/id6759262761) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Games |
| [22 GAME: Online card club PRO](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/22-game-online-card-club-pro/id6444104243) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Games |
| [Blackout Proto](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackout-proto/id6446653509) | — | Free | Games |

## More apps by Vanja Milivojevic

- [Retro Spaceship Arcade](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-spaceship-arcade/id1458551780)
- [Swipey - Swiping Numbers Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swipey-swiping-numbers-game/id1462580315)
- [Flags Quiz - Learn World Flags](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flags-quiz-learn-world-flags/id1525099048)
- [Lora Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lora-game/id1528903465)
- [Widgets for YouTube](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgets-for-youtube/id1543245718)
- [Mau Mau Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mau-mau-game/id1554690720)

All apps by Vanja Milivojevic: https://appshunter.io/developer/1458551779

## Related topics

[cucumber](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/cucumber)

---

*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 2026-08-18.*