# Skido card game

> Digital card game to play stock pile cards sequentially against opponents. (iPhone/iPad app by Paul Burlov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skido-card-game/id982539657 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Paul Burlov](https://appshunter.io/developer/979060799)
- Category: Games
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 46 App Store ratings · 23 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-04-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skido-card-game/id982539657/reviews.md

## What is Skido card game?

Famous 'Spite & Malice' card game, also known as 'Cat & Mouse'. Win against the computer or friends by place all cards in sequential order from your own pile before your opponent does. Pure game experience without bells and whistles.

- Customize your game by choosing the number of opponents, cards in the stockpile and  game difficulty.
- Play online together with friends or family everywhere: Smartphone, PC or Mac.
- Scoreboard and player rankings
- Unlimited undo
- Resume games after pause
- Help for the beginners
- No frills. Only ~5MB to download
- Low battery drain and thus long game experience
- Browser game at https://skipoid-nexus.appspot.com for PC or Mac.

Game rules:

The object of the game is to be the first player to play out their entire stock pile. 
Each player is dealt 10 (20 or 30) cards for their stock pile with only the uppermost card visible, and a hand of five card. 
The shared play area allows up to four build piles, which must be started using either a "1" card or a '*', and each player also has up to four personal discard piles. 
Each turn the active player draws until he has five cards in hand, and plays on the build piles. He must play either the next card in sequential order or a wild '*' card, using either cards in hand, the top card of his stock pile, or the top card of any of his four discard piles. If the player can play all five cards from hand, he draws five more and continues playing. When no more plays are available, the player discards one card to either an empty discard pile or on top of an existing one and play passes to the next player. When a build pile reaches 12, it is removed from the board and that space becomes empty for another pile to be started; play continues until one player has played his final start card.

## Key features

- Play against computer or friends online
- Customize number of opponents, cards, and difficulty
- Scoreboard and player rankings
- Unlimited undo
- Resume paused games
- Beginner's help included
- Low battery drain

## Recent user reviews (10 of 23)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skido-card-game/id982539657/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Computer

*2023-05-15*

Fun to play. Love that there is no ads. However, it seems to give you repeated cards again and again and again but will give the computer everything it needs to win. Even on easy.

### 3/5 — Freezing

*2023-02-20*

This app keeps freezing up and slows way down.  Have to delete the app, then reload.  I enjoy playing it but it’s getting frustrating.

### 1/5 — Nope

*2022-03-03, version 4.0*

I played for a week and the lose win ratio was computer ALWAYS won….ALWAYS. How boring. No thanks.

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2021-06-30, version 4.0*

This app is absolutely terrible since it’s very rigged and u can hardly ever win against the computer sims you play against! Don’t recommend it at all I wish real Skipbo was on here!

### 1/5 — No cards

*2021-05-21, version 4.0*

I get 9, 10, 11, and 12s all the time. But I could go a whole game without a since 4, 5, 6, or skipbo. I’m stuck at 25 while one opponent goes from 20 to 5 all in one run. Get your algorithms in check then I might re-download.

### 3/5 — Aggravated

*2020-11-01, version 4.0*

I love the game but it just quits in the middle of playing, only when it’s my
Turn. About the time U get where U can 
Continuously play it just stops. Also
I am having to really punch the keys hard. Sometimes 3 or 4 times before it will play
I quit playing the game awhile ago for
The same reason! Please FIX it!!

### 5/5 — Fun game

*2020-10-12, version 4.0*

Me and my mom play this Skido game online against each other. Also add opponents scores so we can see them.

### 1/5 — Never Worked.

*2020-09-23, version 4.0*

Nothing responded.  At all.  I know how to play this game.  No “cards” moved when touched.   I miss SkipBo so much.

### 1/5 — Like the game but it’s nearly impossible to have fun

*2020-08-03, version 4.0*

The computer cheats while I get a hand of nothing all 3 computers gets runs after runs after run every Time I have to get lucky just to win I like competitive games but it’s not fun when it’s always one sided

### 2/5 — Could be better

*2020-02-22, version 4.0*

Fix the shuffle so it’s truly random! I’m tired of drawing 4 n 5 of the same 3 cards while the computer empties its pile! Come on! Really!

## Frequently asked questions about Skido card game

### What is Skido card game?

Skido card game is a digital adaptation of the classic 'Spite & Malice' or 'Cat & Mouse' card game. The objective is to be the first player to play all cards from your stock pile in sequential order before your opponent does. It offers a pure gaming experience without unnecessary additions.

### How do I play Skido card game?

Each player starts with a stock pile of cards, with only the top card visible, and a hand of five cards. Players take turns drawing cards and playing them onto shared build piles in sequential order, or using wild cards. You can play cards from your hand, the top of your stock pile, or your discard piles. The first player to empty their stock pile wins.

### Is Skido card game free to play?

Yes, the game is free to download and play. The description emphasizes a 'pure game experience without bells and whistles' and a small download size, indicating no cost or in-app purchases are required.

### What devices is Skido card game compatible with?

The game can be played on smartphones, PCs, and Macs. There is also a browser-based version available at https://skipoid-nexus.appspot.com for PC or Mac users, allowing for cross-platform play with friends and family.

### Can I customize the game settings?

Yes, you can customize your game by choosing the number of opponents, the number of cards in your stock pile, and the game difficulty. This allows for a tailored experience whether you're playing solo or with others.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 4.0 — 2018-11-30

Small improvements

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