# Progressive Gin: Rummy Cards — Cozy May I? Family Card Game

> Offline Progressive Rummy card game with AI opponents and no ads. (iPhone/iPad app by JASON EVAN PAGE.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressive-gin-rummy-cards/id6779775743 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [JASON EVAN PAGE](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777743485)
- Category: Games, Card, Family
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-17
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressive-gin-rummy-cards/id6779775743/reviews.md

## What is Progressive Gin?

Progressive Gin is a calm, beautifully crafted take on Progressive Rummy — the rising-contract card game families have played around the kitchen table for generations. You might know it as May I?, Shanghai, Liverpool, Kalooki, or contract rummy. No ads. No in-app purchases. No coins, no tracking, no internet required. Just a quiet card room and a good game.

HOW IT PLAYS

Across seven rounds the goal grows: two groups of three… a group and a run… all the way to three runs of four. Each round you draw, build your melds, lay them down, and race to shed every card. Lowest score after seven rounds wins.

BUY THE PILE

When another player is about to draw, jump in and buy the top discard — it comes with two hidden cards off the deck. A gamble that can complete your hand or fill it with deadwood.

YOUR HOUSE, YOUR RULES (New)

Every family plays a little differently, so now you can too. Pick a table to start — The Aunties' House, High Roller, Easy Chair, or Sharp Table — then tune it to taste: how much jokers and aces sting when you're caught with them, and how many times you can buy the pile each round. Your table, your rules. The title screen always shows which one you're playing.

A TABLE WITH CHARACTER

Rose deals you in, and the card-room regulars — Frank, June, Artie, Pearl, Walt, and Hazel — sit across from you in person: six hand-drawn characters who blink, think over their cards, and look quietly proud when they go down. Tell Rose your name and the whole table greets you by it. They play a smart, honest game. No "rigged" computer, no pay-to-win.

MAKE IT YOURS

- Nine table felts, from the lamplit Card Room to a warm Sunset porch — plus Amethyst, Slate, Evergreen, and more
- Card backs to choose from: lattice, grid, dots, pinstripe, or a clean plain
- Optional touches: a woven felt texture, and a "match the time of day" light that warms at dusk and cools at dawn

MADE WITH CARE

- Hand-drawn cards and characters, easy to read at a glance
- Undo a slipped finger — take back your last move until another player acts
- Your table record: wins, streaks, and personal bests, kept on your device
- Play at your pace: relaxed, normal, or snappy — and save mid-game, resume anytime
- Smooth, tasteful animation (and full Reduce Motion support)
- VoiceOver labels on every card and control, Dynamic Type, and high contrast
- Suits alternate colors in your hand and never rely on color alone
- Plays great on iPhone and iPad

WHY IT'S DIFFERENT

Most free card games bury a simple game under pop-ups, timers, and coin shops. Progressive Gin is the opposite: pay once, play forever, offline, with nothing trying to grab your attention or your data. Honest, polished, and built to be passed around the family.

Deal me in.

## Key features

- Progressive Rummy gameplay
- Seven rounds with growing goals
- Buy the discard pile mechanic
- Play against AI opponents
- Ad-free and no in-app purchases
- Offline play
- Hand-drawn cards and smooth animation

## Chart rankings

- #122 in Top Paid · Card (US App Store)
- #182 in Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressive-gin-rummy-cards/id6779775743/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Wish more people knew about Progressive Gin

*2026-07-07*

This is such a fun game. It’s one I played with my family growing up and I’m glad that people can get the chance to play and learn!!

### 5/5 — Aunt K

*2026-06-19*

Very fun!

**Developer response:** Thank you for your support!

## Frequently asked questions about Progressive Gin

### What is Progressive Gin?

Progressive Gin is a digital adaptation of the classic Progressive Rummy card game. It features seven rounds with increasing objectives, a 'buy the pile' mechanic, and AI opponents. The game is designed to be a calm, offline experience with no ads or in-app purchases.

### How do you play Progressive Gin?

The goal is to score the lowest after seven rounds. Each round has a specific objective, such as forming groups or runs of cards. Players draw, build melds, lay them down, and aim to be the first to shed all their cards. You can also 'buy the pile' to gain an advantage.

### Does Progressive Gin have ads?

No, Progressive Gin is completely ad-free. The developer explicitly states 'No ads. No in-app purchases.' This allows for an uninterrupted gaming experience.

### Can I play Progressive Gin offline?

Yes, Progressive Gin is designed for offline play. The description highlights that 'no internet required,' making it perfect for playing anywhere without a connection.

### What devices does Progressive Gin support?

Progressive Gin plays great on both iPhone and iPad. It supports Dynamic Type and has VoiceOver labels for accessibility.

### Is Progressive Gin suitable for families?

Yes, the game is described as 'built to be passed around the family' and is based on a game families have played for generations. Its age rating is 4+.

### How much does Progressive Gin cost?

Progressive Gin costs $0.99. It is a paid application with no additional in-app purchases or subscriptions required.

### How often is Progressive Gin updated?

Progressive Gin was last updated on 2026-06-17 with version 1.0. As it is a newly released game, future update frequency is not yet established but the initial release suggests a polished product.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2026-07-25

Play it your way — the table's yours to set now, and it's cozier than ever.
Your house, your rules. Every family plays Progressive Rummy a little differently, so now you can too. Pick a table to start — The Aunties' House, High Roller, Easy Chair, or Sharp Table — then tune it to taste: how much jokers and aces sting when you're caught with them, and how many times you can buy the pile each deal. The title screen always shows which table you're playing.
Four new felts. Pull your chair up to Amethyst, Slate, Evergreen, or a warm Sunset table — nine felts in all now, from the lamplit Card Room to a seaside porch at dusk.
Match the time of day. An optional new touch warms the felt at dusk and cools it at dawn, so the room follows your evening.
Card backs to choose from. Deal with the classic lattice, or switch to grid, dots, pinstripe, or a clean plain back — in whatever felt you're playing.
A woven table. Turn on the new felt texture for a soft baize weave and a little extra warmth.
Rose settles in. She blinks and glances about between hands now — and if you give her a tap, she'll perk right up. (All of it respects Reduce Motion.)
Easier to reach. Fixed the settings button so it's simple to tap on every iPhone, older ones included.
Same promise as always: offline, no ads, no in-app purchases, no tracking. Just good cards.

### 1.2 — 2026-07-14

Progressive Gin 1.2 — the cozy update. The table got warmer, smarter, and a lot more alive.
MEET THE REGULARS
Frank, June, Artie, Pearl, Walt, and Hazel now sit at the table in person — six hand-drawn characters in Rose's style, each with their own look. They blink, they look proud when they go down, and whoever's thinking leans gently over their cards. Prefer the classic lettered chips? Toggle portraits off in Settings.
A LIVELIER, TIDIER TABLE
Your cards are dealt into your hand one by one each round, results drift in softly, and Rose winks hello on the title screen (give her a tap). Tuck the opponent seats into slim chips with the little chevron, or hide them entirely in Settings for a clear table.
UNDO
Slipped a finger? Take back your last draw, discard, lay-off, or go-down — right up until another player acts. Buys reveal hidden cards, so those stay final, just like at a real table.
YOUR TABLE RECORD
Rose now keeps score for good: games played, wins, win rate, best score, and streaks — all on-device, under "Your stats." Set a new personal best and the results card quietly says so.
MAKE IT YOURS
Tell Rose your name and the whole table uses it. Set the pace of play (Relaxed, Normal, or Snappy). Turn on confirm-tap discards for slippery thumbs. And pull your chair up to two new tables: the Autumn Cabin, or the Seaside porch at dusk — five themes in all.
ALSO IN THIS UPDATE
Suits now alternate colors in your hand so hearts and diamonds never blur together, melds no longer overlap in late rounds, starting a new game warns you before discarding a saved one — and the game now runs on iOS 17, so older iPhones and iPads are welcome at the table.
Same promise as always: offline, no ads, no in-app purchases, no tracking. Just good cards.

### 1.1 — 2026-07-04

# Progressive Gin 1.1 — What's New

Progressive Gin 1.1 — a big polish pass to make the table feel warmer and play smoother.

**What's new:**

- **A fresh look.** Brand-new app icon and a more crafted table, with Rose there to deal you in.
- **Pick your table.** Three handsome themes — Card Room, Midnight, and Rosewood.
- **Sound & haptics.** Gentle card slides, chimes, and taps — fully toggleable.
- **Save & resume.** Get interrupted? Your game comes back exactly where you left it.
- **Choose your challenge.** Three opponent levels — Relaxed, Classic, and Pro.
- **Sharper opponents.** They now buy to stay in the race through the bigger late rounds, and they hold onto and build their sets instead of handing them away — a smarter, more satisfying game at every level.
- **Going out, the way it's played at the table.** You finish by laying your last card onto a meld — never on a discard — just like around the family kitchen table. And you'll never get stuck holding a card that fits nowhere: keep what plays, toss what doesn't, and go out clean.
- **Share your win.** A beautiful end-of-game results card to send to friends.
- **New here?** A short, skippable tutorial gets you playing in seconds — replay it anytime from "How to play."
- **Play at your pace.** An adjustable buy window so you're never rushed.
- **Clearer guidance.** Friendlier on-screen hints and an updated rules card walk you through going down, laying off, and going out.
- **Smoother play.** Fixed card selection after going down, steadier buying and lay-offs, and dozens of small refinements throughout.

Same promise as always: offline, no ads, no in-app purchases, no tracking. Just good cards.

### 1.0 — 2026-06-17

No release notes.

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