# Old Maid - Lite

> Classic card game to avoid holding the odd 'Old Maid' card. (iPhone/iPad app by GASP Mobile Games Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/old-maid-lite/id627214010 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [GASP Mobile Games Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/502025155)
- Category: Games, Card
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-04-02
- Data updated: 2026-07-06
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/old-maid-lite/id627214010/reviews.md

## What is Old Maid?

Old Maid is a Victorian card game for two to eight players probably deriving from an ancient gambling game in which the loser pays for the drinks. It is a card-passing game where each player hopes not to end up with the odd card out—the Old Maid. Over the time however the simplicity of the game made it very popular with the kids age 5-10 years old. The game is played all over the world. It is known in Germany as Schwarzer Peter, in Sweden as Svarte Petter and in Finland as Musta Pekka (all meaning "black Peter") and in France as le pouilleux ("the lousy/louse-ridden one") or vieux garçon ("old boy"). So why should you give our version a try? Our game features special 41-card animal deck (2 cards each of 20 different kinds of animals plus one Old Maid card) with authentic animal sounds. We specifically optimized the game for small factor, touch screen devices. We hope you and your little one will enjoy this incarnation of the timeless classic. 

How to Play Old Maid: 
- Each player gets ten cards. If you have any pairs of cards (two cards with identical animals), click both cards to discard them. 
- On your turn, click a card in the hand of the player on your right to take it. If you get a pair, click each card to discard it. 
- Play continues, with each player drawing cards from the player on their right and discarding any pairs. 
- Eventually one player will be left with the Witch (the "Old Maid") card. 

That ends the game, and the possessor of the Witch card loses the game. 

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## Key features

- Victorian card game adaptation
- Special 41-card animal deck
- Authentic animal sounds
- Optimized for touchscreens
- Simple gameplay for ages 5-10

## Recent user reviews (10 of 20)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/old-maid-lite/id627214010/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Finally a game I can win at

*2024-07-20, version 2.7*

Keep it up I never win at any other games, handheld or otherwise.

### 5/5 — A game I can win at.

*2022-12-27, version 2.7*

The only game I can win at. Thanks for this game.

### 3/5 — good

*2022-09-23*

this game is good but as soon as the animal sounds began my father got really excited. He broke his bone in his private region.

### 1/5 — Totally inaccessible for the blind!!!!!!!!

*2019-09-03, version 2.6*

How can we play this game? With out full voice over support for the blind.

### 5/5 — no more lonely times!

*2018-03-13, version 2.4*

This was my favorite game as a child! Glad it gives you friends to play with because I’d be out of luck. I hate it when I get the WITCH but overall this game makes me smile

### 5/5 — GREAT

*2018-03-13, version 2.4*

especially fun whilst enjoying a peaceful lernch. Really love it aside from the WITCH that randomly shows up. Enjoy!

### 1/5 — TERRIBLE

*2018-01-06, version 2.4*

I love old maid but this game makes it so boring I don’t know what it is maybe because instead of a maid ITS A WITCH

### 3/5 — Okay, but not great

*2016-03-06, version 2.3*

The card graphics are nice, but the avatars are very fuzzy and look like something from a creepy vintage book.

The sound is pretty annoying, although it can be turned off. The theming is weird too.... a tropical jungle with a witch as the old maid? Okay.

### 1/5 — Slow. Boring. Cheap.

*2016-02-07, version 2.2*

I'm sure the developer is maybe a newbie or did this out of hobby but I know for certain Apple provides a good quality studio for you to make a app. If you need to make a server find a cheap one. Maybe have a in app purchase to remove adds. Get rid of the creepy guys mad face. Get real people to play zoom the cards a bit can't see em. It's slow. Instead of "fixed bugs with advertising module" fix what matters! THE GAME! this isn't for a get rich quick scheme you won't make a fortune off ads if you don't have a decent app. You won't any way but you'd make a lot more if it's worth the effort of downloading.

### 2/5 — Boring

*2015-09-07, version 1.8*

Boring, might be better if we could play online

## Frequently asked questions about Old Maid

### What is Old Maid?

Old Maid is a digital adaptation of a classic Victorian card game. The objective is to avoid being the player left holding the 'Old Maid' card at the end of the game.

### What age is Old Maid suitable for?

Old Maid is specifically optimized for children aged 5-10 years old due to its simple gameplay and engaging animal theme.

### Does Old Maid have ads?

Yes, Old Maid contains advertisements. It is a free-to-play game supported by ads.

### What devices does Old Maid support?

Old Maid is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible for many iOS users.

### How do you play Old Maid?

Players are dealt cards and discard pairs of identical animals. On your turn, you draw a card from another player. The game ends when one player is left with the single 'Old Maid' card.

### What makes Old Maid's deck special?

The game features a unique 41-card animal deck. It includes two cards each of 20 different animals, plus the single 'Old Maid' card, and plays authentic animal sounds.

### When was Old Maid last updated?

The latest version of Old Maid was released on April 11, 2021, indicating it is a well-established game.

### What do users think of Old Maid?

Old Maid has a rating of 3.7 stars from 11 ratings, suggesting a generally positive but mixed reception from its players.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.7 — 2021-04-11

Update to latest ads SDK

### 2.6 — 2019-08-11

Updated privacy and marketing URL

### 2.5 — 2018-04-26

Updated ads SDK

### 2.4 — 2016-08-04

Better ad targeting.

### 2.3 — 2016-02-10

Fixed small issues with timing.

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