# King > Four-player trick-taking card game with positive and negative contracts. (iPhone/iPad app by Adikus.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/king/id322709016 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Adikus](https://appshunter.io/developer/293841475) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Card, Family - Price: Free - Rating: 4.90/5 from 72 App Store ratings · 34 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 27 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Portuguese, Russian, European Spanish, Turkish - Released: 2009-07-27 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/king/id322709016/reviews.md ## What is King? King is a trick-taking card game played by four players. The game is popular in many countries and is similar to the Barbu (Tafferan) game. It uses a standard 52-card pack, ranking from highest to lowest A K Q J 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 in each of the four suits. In the course of a session, each player will play two trump and three negative contracts, so that there are 20 hands played in all. Trump contracts are positive contracts. Tricks taken in the trump games give positive points. There are six negative contracts: No Tricks, No Hearts, No Boys, No Girls, No King of Hearts, No Last Two. Taking cards/tricks gives a penalty points. Enjoy simple interface and attractive game view! ## Key features - Trick-taking gameplay - Four-player mode - Standard 52-card deck - Trump contracts (positive points) - Negative contracts (penalty points) - Simple interface ## Recent user reviews (10 of 34) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/king/id322709016/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Please make it for iPad *2022-04-08, version 3.1.0* I really enjoyed with this game, only downside is that it is not compatible with iPad’s native resolution. ### 4/5 — Good king app. *2014-04-29, version 2.3* Add replay of the last suit before clearing. ### 5/5 — Finally! *2014-02-16, version 2.3* Finally someone has taken the time to make this Very Fun & Addictive card game for the App Store!! I learned this game through my wife who's family is Turkish and have been hoping for many years to find a mobile/phone version.. Well Done & Çok Teşşekür Ederim!! :) ### 5/5 — Prelude to bridge *2013-05-03, version 2.3* This is a card game, popular among teens and college students in Turkey, which us a simpler version of bridge. The AI does not produce the most competent opponents, but the gameplay is smooth and the result is a game that can be played anywhere, anytime, interrupted and continued. ### 5/5 — Good Card Game *2013-05-01, version 2.3* I was unfamiliar with this game before purchasing the app but I have come to enjoy how the strategy changes for each hand. This app is very polished and looks very good on my iPhone 5 screen. I think the portrait mode layout with the cards spread out at the bottom works well. I hope this game developer makes a Euchre, Hearts, or Spades game in the future. ### 5/5 — Good game (guzel oyun in Turkish) *2013-04-14, version 2.3* Used play this card game back at college. I wish the developer could add some statistics tracking capabilities and online gaming with friends. ### 5/5 — Best $.99 spent *2012-12-31, version 2.2.2* Pretty good . Thank you ### 4/5 — Very promising game. *2012-08-19, version 2.2.2* Wonderful graphics great flow of game Needs improvements: - better AI - multiplayer option with Bluetooth and online ### 5/5 — Very nice *2012-07-25, version 2.2.2* Great graphics and easy to play ### 5/5 — A+++ *2012-06-20, version 2.2.2* Best app i own so far. ## Frequently asked questions about King ### What is King? King is a trick-taking card game designed for four players. It utilizes a standard 52-card deck and is known for its strategic gameplay involving both positive and negative contracts. ### How do you score points in King? Points are scored based on the contracts played. Trump contracts award positive points for tricks taken. Conversely, negative contracts, such as 'No Tricks' or 'No Hearts,' incur penalty points if certain conditions are met. ### What are the different contracts in King? There are positive trump contracts where taking tricks earns points. Additionally, there are six negative contracts: No Tricks, No Hearts, No Boys, No Girls, No King of Hearts, and No Last Two, all of which result in penalty points if achieved. ### What devices is King available on? The provided description does not specify compatibility with particular devices or operating systems. However, it is presented as a mobile application. ### Is King a free game? Based on the provided information, the game is offered for free and does not appear to have in-app purchases or advertisements. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.1.2 — 2023-01-03 • Stability improvements and minor bug fixes ### 3.1.1 — 2022-08-30 • Internal improvements and minor bug fixes If you're enjoying the game, please leave us a rating and a review in the AppStore. ### 3.1.0 — 2022-03-21 • Stability improvements and minor bug fixes ### 3.0 — 2019-06-25 * Added support for iPhoneX * Minor improvements ### 2.6 — 2017-11-13 • Fixed an issue when the game was shown incorrectly on some iPads ## Apps similar to King | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Fio - Figure It Out!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fio-figure-it-out/id1559081879) | 5.0 (21) | $0.99 | Games | | [LVL](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lvl/id1164492728) | 4.7 (397) | Free | Games | | [NABOKI](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/naboki/id1473480040) | 4.8 (345) | $2.99 | Games | | [Roll Turtle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roll-turtle/id985077390) | 4.3 (20) | $0.99 | Games | | [Dadi](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dadi/id1496738034) | 4.7 (71) | $2.99 | Games | | [Baby Learning: Advanced Sorter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baby-learning-advanced-sorter/id1459290588) | 4.2 (57) | $2.99 | Games | ## More apps by Adikus - [Okey](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/okey/id293841472) - [Batak](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/batak/id298842468) - [Okey Online](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/okey-online/id347838454) - [Letter Tower](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letter-tower/id380865245) - [Batak Online trick taking game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/batak-online-trick-taking-game/id390984966) All apps by Adikus: https://appshunter.io/developer/293841475 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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