# Stop the Bus — The classic family card game > Classic 4-player card game of collecting suits and stopping the bus. (iPhone/iPad app by Crystal Squid.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-the-bus/id1089607968 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Crystal Squid](https://appshunter.io/developer/1004521401) - Category: Games, Card, Puzzle - Price: Free - Rating: 2.80/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.6 · 20 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2017-11-11 - Data updated: 2026-06-05 - Monetization: ad-supported - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-the-bus/id1089607968/reviews.md ## What is Stop the Bus? As played in playgrounds around the world, try not to get thrown off the bus in this fun and easy 4 player card game! Swap cards to get them all the same suit with the biggest score, then 'Stop the Bus'. But be warned, whoever comes last loses a bus fare token! If you lose them all, it'll be a long walk home! Play against the computer, or try the all new multiplayer! Challenge your friends or play against random opponents, and see if you can become a Stop The Bus champion. With extensive statistics to keep track of your best games, Stop the Bus is simple to play, with clear graphics, customisable cards and a full tutorial to get you started. • 3 solo-play difficulty levels to suit beginners to experts • Multiplayer - play a Quick Game against up to 3 random opponents, or create private game and invite your friends via a game code! • Full tutorial to help you master the game • Customise the look of your cards, even how scruffy the dealing is! • Extensive statistics to track your improving skills • Simple & intuitive user interface • Share your scores with Game Center leaderboards • Can you earn all the achievements? HOW TO PLAY Everyone is dealt three cards then they take turns picking up then discarding a card, aiming to get as close to 31 points - in a single suit - as they can, before stopping the bus. You can also make 3 of a kind for 30 points! Aces are high (11) and picture cards (J Q K) are worth 10. On your turn (when the bus is at your stop): • Tap the deck to draw a card, or tap the waste to pick up the top card. • If you think you've got a good score, now tap the bus stop to 'Stop the Bus'! • Then tap a card from your hand to discard it, leaving you with three. The bus then moves on to the next player. Note that you can't stop the bus on the first circuit, and once someone stops it, everyone else gets one more turn before the cards are revealed. The single player with the lowest score loses a token - when they lose all three they are out of the game! If it's a draw for last place, no-one loses a token. Then you are scored based on your hand and rank (1st, 2nd, 3rd) and the cards are shuffled and dealt again. The player who came 1st gets to start in the next round. SCORING Your hand score is the highest score with one or more cards of the same suit. e.g. 10C 2C 5C scores 17C 3S 5S 10D scores is 10D (the 3S and 5S only score 8 and are ignored) 2H 2S 2C scores 30 (three of a kind) MULTIPLAYER In multiplayer, there are always 4 seats. Any unused seats are filled with computer players - even if someone leaves the game, they get replaced by a computer player. However, the game ends when there is only one human player left on the bus. Made a sneaky move, a bad one or just want to psyche out the competition? You can tap and hold your bus pass to send an emoji to the other players. Stay & Watch. Lost all your tokens? You can choose to watch the game play to the end – great to cheer on remaining family or friends - or leave the table to play another exciting game of Stop the Bus! ABOUT US Crystal Squid games are lovingly crafted in Wales, UK. The Crystal Solitaire series of games have been some of the top online solitaire games on many sites, so we have redesigned them for a whole new generation of devices so you can carry on playing your favourite solitaire game wherever you may be! Follow us on Twitter @Crystal_Squid Or visit us at http://www.crystalsquid.com ## Key features - 4-player card game - Swap cards to match suits - Stop the Bus mechanic - Multiplayer and solo modes - Customizable cards - Extensive statistics - Game Center leaderboards ## Recent user reviews (7 of 7) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-the-bus/id1089607968/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Really nice game, but... *2022-07-18, version 1.04* Please make that moving bus optional. It was cute at first. But then it quickly became a distraction. And its motion actually makes me a little bit queasy. And please make an option for a having all the losers pay when there is a low-point tie. That’s the way we play 31 at home. As the app is now, no one pays. And so the hand becomes a waste of time. ### 1/5 — Remove the Ads *2021-03-08, version 1.04* They’re annoying, while exiting from playing the game. ### 5/5 — It’s fun, but it wish more popular *2019-12-09, version 1.04* I love the game! But I wish it was more popular so I could play with other people. ### 4/5 — Nice card game *2019-04-03, version 1.04* This card game is brilliantly relaxing, it’s similar to the card game (3 card brag). The only thing is there is no one to play online, you can wait and wait for an online match with no joy. Please fix ### 5/5 — Perfectly Designed *2018-12-31, version 1.04* Works faultlessly and smoothly, you’re not bombarded with ads either which is refreshing. ### 4/5 — Easy fun game *2018-03-14, version 1.01* A fun game. No one else must be playing because I can never get an online game started. ### 1/5 — Nope *2018-01-15, version 1.0* App don’t work ## Frequently asked questions about Stop the Bus ### How do you play Stop the Bus? Players are dealt three cards and take turns drawing and discarding to get close to 31 points in a single suit, or three of a kind for 30 points. The goal is to 'Stop the Bus' with the best hand. The player with the lowest score loses a token each round. ### Can I play Stop the Bus offline? Yes, Stop the Bus offers solo play against the computer with three difficulty levels, making it playable without an internet connection. ### Does Stop the Bus have ads? Yes, Stop the Bus contains advertisements. It is a free-to-play game supported by ads. ### What devices can I play Stop the Bus on? Stop the Bus is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is rated for ages 4 and up. ### How does multiplayer work in Stop the Bus? You can play a Quick Game against up to 3 random opponents or create a private game and invite friends using a game code. Unused seats are filled by computer players. ### What is the scoring in Stop the Bus? Your hand score is the highest score from cards of the same suit. Three of a kind scores 30 points. Aces are high at 11, and picture cards (J, Q, K) are worth 10. ### How often is Stop the Bus updated? The latest version is 1.06, last updated on November 26, 2025. Updates typically include bug fixes and feature enhancements. ### What are the difficulty levels in Stop the Bus? Stop the Bus features 3 solo-play difficulty levels designed to suit players from beginners to experts, offering a progressive challenge. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.06 — 2025-11-26 We've now made it easier to find other players when joining a multiplayer game! Please be patient while update roll out or try the private game feature to create your own game! ### 1.05 — 2025-03-19 Updated to iOS 15+. Minor tweaks and fixes. ### 1.04 — 2018-12-05 - iOS 9 crash fix - Higher resolution cards - You can now listen to your own music while playing the game - General maintenance and bug fixes ### 1.03 — 2018-11-30 - Higher resolution cards - You can now listen to your own music while playing the game - General maintenance and bug fixes ### 1.02 — 2018-05-25 Added advertising preferences for users within the EEA. ## Apps similar to Stop the Bus | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Chain Cube 2048 : Match Block](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chain-cube-2048-match-block/id6705133262) | 4.5 (8) | Free | Games | | [Railways!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railways/id1492002834) | 3.9 (70) | $1.99 | Games | | [G.A.M.E.](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game/id6736650195) | — | Free | Games | | [Thieves of Egypt Solitaire](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thieves-of-egypt-solitaire/id1014902241) | 3.5 (11) | Free | Games | | [Yarn Loop: Knit Puzzle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarn-loop-knit-puzzle/id6755183085) | 4.8 (20,561) | Free | Games | | [Chess Moves 3D](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chess-moves-3d/id6740914321) | 2.0 (1) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Crystal Squid - [Crystal Golf Solitaire](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crystal-golf-solitaire/id1004521402) - [Crystal Klondike Solitaire](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crystal-klondike-solitaire/id1089507571) - [Crystal Crazy Quilt Solitaire](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crystal-crazy-quilt-solitaire/id1089574863) - [Crystal Spider Solitaire](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crystal-spider-solitaire/id1089586399) - [Crystal TriPeaks Solitaire](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crystal-tripeaks-solitaire/id1089936694) All apps by Crystal Squid: https://appshunter.io/developer/1004521401 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-05.*