# Sheepshead Gold

> Challenging five-player card game with AI opponents and adjustable skill. (iPhone/iPad app by Brian Tinberg.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheepshead-gold/id926113105 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Brian Tinberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/361782313)
- Category: Games, Card
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 17 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2014-11-13
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheepshead-gold/id926113105/reviews.md

## What is Sheepshead Gold?

Welcome to Sheepshead Gold!

Enjoy one of the world’s most interesting and challenging card games, Sheepshead (or, if you prefer, Schafkopf), anytime, anywhere. Play against four skilled computer opponents in this five-player version of the game.

New to Sheepshead? No problem, give it a try and you are sure to find it quite addictive and entertaining! Sheepshead rules are included.

• Supports iPhone and iPad
• No ads!
• No in-app purchases necessary for full enjoyment
• Support for either Jack of Diamonds or Call an Ace partner modes, with an intuitive user interface for choosing partner in Call an Ace mode.
• Intelligent computer play, with adjustable skill level
• Crack/Recrack option
• Play even when offline
• Works with your iPhone or iPad in either portrait or landscape orientation

Comments and suggestions for new features are encouraged. Please submit them to the Sheepshead Gold support email: sheepsheadgold@gmail.com

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## Key features

- Five-player card game
- Skilled computer opponents
- Adjustable skill level
- Offline play supported
- Includes game rules
- Portrait and landscape orientation

## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sheepshead-gold/id926113105/reviews.md

### 3/5 — A few glitches

*2026-01-08*

Decent app. It has the picker bury Queen of clubs, which throws things off but mostly plays logically. It doesn’t believe in points before power but at least that is arguable. Burying queens makes no sense

### 2/5 — Bad players

*2023-11-24*

Overall fun to play but frustrating when players make stupid moves , like bury the high queen or lead it out when not the partner

### 1/5 — Animals are now the players instead of humans! Can’t play this way.

*2023-02-08*

Can’t stand to look at animals playing against a human. Please change back to original with out animals!!! It was a fun game previously. Only 1 star now. I would give a 4 star previous 
Hey you1

**Developer response:** Version 3.1 will have an option for either people or animal icons. This should be out within a week. Thanks for the feedback!

### 4/5 — Why jack of diamonds partner, if you win you don’t score as many points as picker

*2022-12-08*

I like the game! Just not sure why partner doesn’t score as many points

### 4/5 — Overall a fun app

*2021-12-05*

There’s an issue.  If you have all 3 fail aces, the app didn’t know how to handle.  It let me select what to bury but wouldn’t move on to let me bury or start play.   In this scenario, we play whoever takes the first trick other than the picker is partner.   Your call how you want to handle in the app 😊

### 3/5 — Glitches

*2020-08-28*

I was dealt the Q of clubs and choose to be the picker. To my surprise another player was dealt the Q of clubs as well. I lost a hand to the same card!!

### 4/5 — Good

*2020-03-25*

But you need to show who is Partner after it is disclosed, or at least have option. I know it is available in Scoreboard, but i’d like to see it on the playing board.

### 3/5 — Crashes on occasion

*2016-09-01*

For the most part it works fine. Occasionally it will crash during the middle of a hand. The hand being played is lost but the score is retained. Frustrating when it happens.

### 2/5 — Kinda ok

*2015-12-13*

It's fun to play but the computer players will bury queens which makes no sense when they do and the non partners will lead trump when they have fail.  Needs a bit of work.

### 1/5 — Frustrating

*2015-02-20*

This game is not like any real sheepshead I've played. The computer leads trump when it's not partner and doesn't play high trump to take tricks. This app is more frustrating than fun. Save your money.

## Frequently asked questions about Sheepshead Gold

### What is Sheepshead Gold?

Sheepshead Gold is a mobile application that allows you to play the challenging five-player card game Sheepshead (also known as Schafkopf) against four skilled computer opponents. It offers an engaging single-player experience with adjustable difficulty levels.

### Can I play Sheepshead Gold offline?

Yes, Sheepshead Gold fully supports offline play, allowing you to enjoy the game anytime, anywhere without an internet connection. This makes it a great option for travel or areas with limited connectivity.

### Does Sheepshead Gold have ads?

No, Sheepshead Gold is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted gaming experience. The developers have stated that no ads are present in the application.

### Are there in-app purchases in Sheepshead Gold?

No, Sheepshead Gold does not require any in-app purchases for full enjoyment. All features and gameplay are available without additional cost.

### What devices does Sheepshead Gold support?

Sheepshead Gold supports both iPhone and iPad devices. It also works in both portrait and landscape orientations on these devices.

### How often is Sheepshead Gold updated?

The latest version of Sheepshead Gold is 3.2, last updated on December 12, 2025. This indicates a history of updates, suggesting ongoing support and potential for new features.

### What is the age rating for Sheepshead Gold?

Sheepshead Gold has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players. This rating suggests that the game's content is appropriate for young audiences.

### How does the computer AI play in Sheepshead Gold?

The computer opponents in Sheepshead Gold are described as skilled and intelligent, with an adjustable skill level. This allows players to tailor the challenge to their own expertise, from beginner to advanced.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.3 — 2026-04-26

AI Improvements, bug fixes.

### 3.2 — 2025-12-12

Adjustments to AI strengths.

### 3.1 — 2023-03-12

• Selectable opponent icons: you can choose people, or keep things light with iconic animals.
• Minor bug fixes.

### 3.0 — 2023-02-05

• Added option for user-selectable card table color
• New player avatars
• Bug fixes

### 2.5 — 2022-11-20

Bug fix, taking care of primary crash issue.

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All apps by Brian Tinberg: https://appshunter.io/developer/361782313

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