# Kentucky Discard — Tournament rook card game > Official tournament version of the trick-taking card game Rook with AI. (iPhone/iPad app by GLOBE NETWORKING LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kentucky-discard/id1671638842 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [GLOBE NETWORKING LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/955298502) - Category: Games, Card - Price: Free - Rating: 3.40/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 216 MB - Languages: American English, Catalan, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish - Released: 2023-02-18 - Data updated: 2026-08-30 - Monetization: ad-supported - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kentucky-discard/id1671638842/reviews.md ## What is Kentucky Discard? Kentucky Discard is the official tournament version of the card game Rook (sometimes called Blackbird or Crows Nest). Rook is a trick-taking game played with a specialized deck of cards. There are four players, each paired with a partner. In the standard version, there are 41 special cards numbered 5 thru 14. Cards are colored Black, Green, Red, and Yellow, and there is one special Bird card (called the rook card in rook). You can also play Wyoming style by enabling Low Cards (1's-4's) in the app settings. In this free game, play live multiplayer games with friends or choose from 12 different AI characters, each programmed with different skill levels and playing styes. Each "5" card is worth 5 points. The "10" and "14" cards are worth 10 points. The Bird card is worth 20 points. The other cards are not worth any points. The deck gets dealt out to all players and five cards are placed into the center of the table called the nest. After the deal, players bid on how many points they think their team will earn. The high bidder gets to choose the trump color, pick-up the nest to improve their hand and then discard five unwanted cards. The player to the left of the dealer goes first, and throws any card they want. The other players must then throw a card of the same color or the Bird card. If a player doesn't have any cards of the same color, they can play any card they want. The highest card of the leading color wins the trick, unless a trump is played, in which case the highest trump wins. However, when the rook card is played it always wins. The player who takes the trick gets the points from any 5’s, 10’s, or 14’s collected, and 20 points for the rook card if played. The player that takes the last trick in a round also captures the nest and gets any point cards in it. Points collected by each team in the round get added to each team's total; however, if the high bidding team fails to make their bid, they forfeit any points collected and the full amount of their bid is subtracted from their score. The first team to reach 300 points wins the game! Please note: ROOK® is a registered trademark of Hasbro, Inc. This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Hasbro, Inc. ## Key features - Trick-taking gameplay - AI opponents with varying skill levels - Bidding and trump selection - Point scoring system - Capture the nest mechanic - Official tournament rules ## Recent user reviews (1 of 1) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kentucky-discard/id1671638842/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Program not working correctly. *2025-10-04* I have played rook forever, but this program is not working like it should. Black was trump and it was mine turn to make the first play. I played the red 14. The person that got the bid played rook. Rook is a black because black was trump. Later in the game the person that bid come out with three other cards that was red. One of the reds should have been played on the first round when I played the red 14. That is how it suppose to be in every game of rook that I have every played. This was not the first time that this happened, so I started watching carefully. ## Frequently asked questions about Kentucky Discard ### What is Kentucky Discard? Kentucky Discard is the official tournament version of the card game Rook, a trick-taking game played with a specialized deck. It features 12 different AI characters with varying skill levels and playing styles. ### How do you win in Kentucky Discard? The objective is to be the first team to reach 300 points. Points are scored by taking tricks containing point cards (5s, 10s, 14s, and the Bird card) and by successfully making your bid. Failing to make your bid results in a score deduction. ### Does Kentucky Discard have ads? Yes, Kentucky Discard contains advertisements. As a free-to-play game, ads are displayed to support its development and availability. ### What devices does Kentucky Discard support? Kentucky Discard is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices. ### What is the age rating for Kentucky Discard? Kentucky Discard has an age rating of 12+. This indicates it is suitable for players aged 12 and older. ### How often is Kentucky Discard updated? The latest version of Kentucky Discard is 1.0.6, last updated on December 5, 2025. Updates typically include bug fixes and performance improvements. ### Can I play Kentucky Discard offline? The description focuses on playing with AI opponents, suggesting that offline play is possible. However, specific details about offline mode functionality are not provided. ### What is the "nest" in Kentucky Discard? The "nest" refers to five cards placed in the center of the table after the deal. The player who wins the last trick of a round captures the nest and any point cards within it. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0.6 — 2026-08-19 Improvements to multiplayer game play. ### 2.0.5 — 2026-08-14 Made timer optional, enhancements to improve multiplayer game play. ### 2.0.4 — 2026-08-03 Added new game options and improved AI ### 2.0.1 — 2026-07-01 Added multiplayer support to play with friends. ### 1.1.0 — 2026-06-15 Added game log and custom avatar ## More apps by GLOBE NETWORKING LLC - [Palace Card Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palace-card-game/id955298503) - [Cutthroat Pinochle Online](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cutthroat-pinochle-online/id1014821431) - [Pinochle Online](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinochle-online/id1070977368) - [AKA President](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aka-president/id1104797311) - [TiddlyWinks 3D](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiddlywinks-3d/id1357122589) - [Rasterizer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rasterizer/id1448145026) All apps by GLOBE NETWORKING LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/955298502 ## Related topics [rook](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/rook) · [rook card game](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/rook-card-game) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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