Pinochle Pro

Pinochle Pro

Play with animated characters

537 ratings
66 reviews
Free
In-App PurchasesWith Ads

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 23, 2012
  • April 21, 2026

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Experience classic Pinochle with animated characters that react to gameplay. Challenge advanced AI opponents, customize your game, and track your progress with detailed statistics. Earn rewards and achievements as you master this strategic card game.

Advanced AI opponents
Animated characters
Customizable gameplay
Detailed statistics
Engaging rewards and achievements
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What's New in Pinochle Pro

2.25

April 21, 2026

New Features Shoot the Moon — Bid to win every trick for bonus points. AI opponents can attempt it too. Choose whether a failed attempt costs the hand or the whole game Classic Scoring Mode — Switch between modern and classic Pinochle scoring display (e.g. a run is worth 150 instead of 15) Minimum Meld Requirement — Require 0, 10, or 20 meld to keep your bid (configurable in settings) Auto-Redeal Rules — Automatically redeal when dealt 5 nines with no meld, or 6+ nines Require Marriage for Trump — Optional rule requiring a marriage in the trump suit to declare it Bug Fixes Fixes duplicate notification alerts

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In-App Purchases

$7.99

Remove Ads

Removes the ads shown between hands

User reviews

No pay

Don’t pay for no ads, I paid twice now and just got told I never paid.

Absolutely despise the characters but more so the commercials

Commercials are a waste. I get that you have to have them but GOD

Observations

1. Dealing—seems to be discriminatory. Programming will favor a team. Programming needs to be as random as live play with human players and real cards.

2. The computer players are unable to bid sensibly. They will bid themselves into default because the program tells them it should be their hand regardless of not being able to make the bid or going set.
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Response from developer

Thanks for the review Springpuzzle 1. Pinochle pro shuffles the deck randomly. No preference is given to any players in the game. Please read more at https://pinochlepro.com/faq#same_hand 2. Are you using conservative bidding style? See https://pinochlepro.com/faq#bidding_strategy. Please let me know if this helps at travis@blackpanthersoftware.com

Passing cards

I like passing four cards, not three. That’s my only complaint.

Response from developer

Hey gailmay. You can change how many cards are passed in game options!

Update ruined this for me

I loved playing this version until the latest update. Now it only allows me to play one hand at a time not the full game. Tried deleting and reinstalling but it happened again and again. Have now deleted it permanently.

Response from developer

Sorry you are running into this. It has been fixed I. The latest version

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

12 issues

Game freezes when bidder has no meld

Bug

App crashes mid-game after bidding phase

Bug

Only allows one hand at a time instead of full game

Bug

Cards disappear during gameplay

Bug

Cannot see cards being played or count trump

Bug

Screen size prevents selecting 'Done' button on iPad Pro Max

Bug

Player character (Shirley) repeats same dialogue inappropriately

Bug

Trick scoring incorrectly assigned to wrong partnership

Bug

App fails to load or requires device restart

Bug

Payment/upgrade purchase errors and spinning screens

Bug

Partner passes non-trump 9s and other illogical cards

Bug

Meld calculation includes cards in player's hand

Bug

Requested Features

10 requests

Option to pass 4 cards instead of 3

Feature

Clear trump indicator for both bidder and opponents

Feature

Reward for running the board (taking every trick)

Feature

Allow playing hands without meld to block opponents

Feature

Option to disable passing cards feature

Feature

Meld-only bid option

Feature

No-passing pinochle variant

Feature

Better graphics and character design

Feature

Improved partner AI bidding commitment

Feature

Display trump suit more prominently in color

Feature

FAQ

What is Pinochle Pro?

Pinochle Pro is a mobile card game that offers an immersive classic Pinochle experience. It features animated characters that react to the game, advanced AI opponents for challenging play, and customizable settings to tailor the gameplay to your preferences.

What are the key features of Pinochle Pro?

Key features include advanced AI opponents designed for realistic gameplay, animated characters that add entertainment value, customizable gameplay options like difficulty and rules, detailed statistics to track progress, and engaging rewards and achievements to motivate players.

How does Pinochle Pro make money?

The app is free to download and play, but it includes in-app purchases and advertisements. This allows users to enjoy the core game while offering optional ways to enhance their experience or support the developers.

Who is Pinochle Pro for?

Pinochle Pro is designed for anyone who enjoys card games, particularly Pinochle. It caters to both seasoned players looking for a strategic challenge and newcomers wanting to learn and enjoy the game with an engaging interface.

Can I customize the game rules in Pinochle Pro?

Yes, the app offers customizable gameplay. You can tailor your Pinochle experience by adjusting difficulty levels, choosing your preferred rules, and exploring different variations of the game to keep the gameplay fresh and exciting.