# King Bolola: King & Barbu — Online Trick-taking Card Game

> Free multiplayer trick-taking card game with unique contracts and strategy. (iPhone/iPad app by Otium Games Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/king-bolola-king-and-barbu/id1668978968 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Otium Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668978970)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Card
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 195 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-05-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/king-bolola-king-and-barbu/id1668978968/reviews.md

## What is King Bolola?

King Bolola is a free multiplayer trick-taking  card game - a unique variation of King, also known as Barbu, Rifki, or Trix in different countries. It's especially popular among fans of card games like Hearts and Spades, and widely enjoyed by Bridge players. The rules are simple yet intellectually engaging, requiring a distinct strategy for each round. In short: avoid certain cards or tricks during negative rounds, and collect specific ones in positive rounds. Designed for effortless one-handed play, the game uses a standard 52-card deck, features 4 players, and spans 24 exciting rounds.

Contracts in King Bolola
The game features 7 negative and 2 positive contracts:

Negative Contracts:
No Tricks
No Boys
No Queens
No Hearts
No Last Two
No King
Bolola -
Positive Contracts:
Trump (Spades, Hearts, Clubs, Diamonds)
Bolola +

Download now, challenge your mind and play with card game enthusiasts worldwide!

Connect with Us:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kingbolola1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingbolola
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KingBolola
Support: support@kingbolola.com

## Key features

- Multiplayer trick-taking gameplay
- Unique contract variations
- Strategic card collection/avoidance
- One-handed play design
- Supports 4 players
- Standard 52-card deck

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| King Bolola 900 Red Chip | $1.99 | one-time |
| King Bolola 4 200 Red Chip | $6.99 | one-time |
| King Bolola 7 200 Red Chip | $10.99 | one-time |
| King Bolola 12 000 Red Chip | $17.99 | one-time |
| King Bolola 2 100 Red Chip | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/king-bolola-king-and-barbu/id1668978968/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Crazy high commission

*2026-04-14*

I mean they make you pay for gems but when u join the table pots it takes like half of it to them. It’s a good game overall just scammy trying to make so much money. U have to win over 50 percent of ur games among 4 people just to break even

### 5/5 — FANTASTIC & CHALLENGING!

*2026-03-20*

I just recently discovered the card game King, RIFKI, Barbu, etc. and I am addicted. I found it through a guy in a sub at it for folks who loves strategic card games. This one takes the cake! The many layers of strategy, constantly changing every round and quick thinking required, make it such a fun challenging game. It’s a mathematic wonder the way it’s set up. I fell in love with it thinking it was just on one app I could find but then found this one and it’s much better. They’ve even added a couple new variations, rounds that add yet another strategy you’re required to think quickly to play. I play competitive Backgammon and have always liked card games, but had grown bored with the monotony of hearts, spades, Uno .. yuck.  

This game has it all, and I am ever appreciative to you guys who made it available to us Americans as it’s unlike any other game you might be raised on in the US.

If you’re looking for a challenge, no need to go further. This is your app and it’s not littered with ads that drive your nuts. They even offer free coins so that anybody can keep playing by watching one ad. What a breath of fresh air as these guys aren’t asking for your money every 10 minutes. They just wanted to share the joy of the game and boy did they succeed!  🫶🏽 thank you so much too) the dude in my sub edit who shared it with us as he is one of the developers. Forever grateful.

### 2/5 — Невозможно играть

*2026-01-31*

Игра лагает все время. Невозможно играть. Все время пишет соединение хотя с интернетом все ок

### 1/5 — Игра принижает тебя

*2025-10-11*

Подбор игроков работает ужасно когда начинал играть всегда поподались игроки в 5 раз выше меня по рангу играл 3 месяца и каждый раз когда оставался бот он всегда выбирал игру которая мне хуже всех выиграть невозможно я очень хорошо играю в карты но тут всегда выпадают тузы раз за разом в козырной масти карт козырей никогда нет. Игра плохая сложность невозможная советую другую игру card games вот там кинг болела хорошая

### 4/5 — Проблемы

*2025-06-23*

Заходишь в приложение, выбираешь зал. Начинается поиск игроков. Все зависает. И все.  Баллы списываются, игра не перезапускается.

**Developer response:** Спасибо, что поделились проблемой. Мы уже знаем об этом сбое и активно работаем над его исправлением. Обещаем скоро вы сможете дальше наслаждаться игрой. Приносим искренние извинения за неудобства и обязательно компенсируем потерянные баллы ка только все будет исправлено - напишите нам на support@kingbolola.com.

### 5/5 — Вылетела из аккаунта

*2025-04-03*

Уважаемые разработчики. Вылетел аккаунт. Не могу войти теперь по нему. Игра началась сначала. Что-то можно сделать?

**Developer response:** Здравствуйте! Благодарим за отзыв и приносим извинения за поздний ответ. В игре были проблемы, которые сейчас должны быть решены. Если вы всё ещё сталкиваетесь с проблемой доступа к аккаунту, пожалуйста, напишите нам на support@kingbolola.com и укажите как можно больше данных: имя профиля или ID игрока (если помните). Мы постараемся помочь восстановить ваш прогресс, а в крайнем случае перенесем ваш прогрес на новый акаунт. Спасибо за терпение!

### 1/5 — No Armenian language but supporting Turkish

*2024-11-24*

You are so poor in your souls that enabled Turkish language support without having Armenian support. 
Ասելու բան էլ չկա:

### 4/5 — Ottimo

*2024-11-09*

Bel gioco per passare il tempo. Ma adesso non mi fa più loggare… impossibile fare login da Facebook e ho perso tutti i miei dati

### 5/5 — Прекрасно

*2024-09-11*

Отличная игра! В такую интересную игру, давно не играл!

### 1/5 — Не работает

*2024-07-16*

На 12-ом яблоке только заставка.

**Developer response:** Добрый день.
Спасибо за отзыв.
В этот день проводились технические работы по поводу предстоящего обновления.
Спасибо, что остаетесь с нами.

## Frequently asked questions about King Bolola

### What is King Bolola?

King Bolola is a free multiplayer trick-taking card game that is a variation of King, also known as Barbu or Trix. It features unique negative and positive contracts that require strategic gameplay.

### How many players can play King Bolola?

King Bolola is designed for four players. The game spans 24 exciting rounds and uses a standard 52-card deck.

### What are the contracts in King Bolola?

King Bolola features seven negative contracts (e.g., No Tricks, No Queens, No Hearts) and two positive contracts (Trump and Bolola+). Each contract requires a distinct strategy for winning the round.

### Is King Bolola suitable for offline play?

The description indicates King Bolola is a multiplayer game, suggesting it requires an internet connection for play. It is designed for online play with card game enthusiasts worldwide.

### Does King Bolola have ads?

Yes, King Bolola contains advertisements. This is common for free-to-play games that offer in-app purchases.

### What devices does King Bolola support?

King Bolola is available on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for effortless one-handed play.

### How often is King Bolola updated?

The latest version of King Bolola is 1.1.6, last updated on August 18, 2025. This indicates regular updates to improve the game.

### What is the age rating for King Bolola?

King Bolola has an age rating of 17+. This is due to the nature of the game and its potential for strategic complexity.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.6 — 2025-08-18

- We’ve added a new language: Spanish! Now you can enjoy the game in your preferred language.
- We’ve also fixed some bugs and made improvements for a smoother gaming experience.

### 1.1.5 — 2025-07-14

- We’ve added a new language: Spanish! Now you can enjoy the game in your preferred language.
- We’ve also fixed some bugs and made improvements for a smoother gaming experience.

### 1.1.4 — 2025-05-08

- We’ve added a new language: Spanish! Now you can enjoy the game in your preferred language.
- We’ve also fixed some bugs and made improvements for a smoother gaming experience.

### 1.1.3 — 2025-02-12

- We’ve added a new language: Spanish! Now you can enjoy the game in your preferred language.
- We’ve also fixed some bugs and made improvements for a smoother gaming experience.

### 1.1.2 — 2024-11-16

- We’ve added a new language: Spanish! Now you can enjoy the game in your preferred language.
- We’ve also fixed some bugs and made improvements for a smoother gaming experience.

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*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 2026-08-19.*
