Archived App (Last seen on 7 Mar 2026)
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A trick-taking card game where the goal is to have the lowest score. Players win tricks but aim to avoid high-scoring cards like the Queen of Spades. Features customizable decks, player counts, and scoring rules.
1.3.9
November 2, 2023
updated support for new devices
Rickety Kate is a trick-taking card game. In this type of game, players play cards of the same suit, and the highest card wins the 'trick'. However, the unique aspect of Rickety Kate is that the player with the lowest running score wins, making winning tricks potentially detrimental.
Points are scored against you, with the Queen of Spades being worth 10 points and other spades worth 1 point. The game also allows for customization of which cards are scoring cards, such as Hearts or Jacks. The goal is to have the lowest score possible.
Yes, the game offers extensive customization options. You can adjust the number of suits and cards in the deck, the number of players (including robot players), whether to include Jokers or Tarot Trumps, and the finishing score.
This game is known by many other names, including Black Lady, The Dirty, Dark Lady, Slippery Anne, Chase the Lady, Crubs, Black Queen, Black Maria, Hearts, Spades, Four Jacks, and Hooligan Hearts.
Yes, if you manage to obtain all the spades in a single hand, it is called 'Shooting the Moon'. This special achievement will reset your score to zero.
Promoted
Words Are Fun
by Blabble Game LLC
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