Swoop Card Game

Swoop Card Game

by Bradley Johansen

36 ratings
27 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 2, 2025
  • September 5, 2026

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About

This card game challenges players to be the first to empty their hand by strategically playing cards onto a central pile. Special card combinations or 'Swoops' clear the pile, while playing higher cards or being unable to play forces players to take the pile. Mystery cards add an extra layer of strategy.

✓Play all cards first
✓Create 'Swoops' to clear pile
✓Mystery cards for strategy
✓Play against AI opponents
✓Two decks plus Jokers
✓Point scoring system
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What's New in Swoop Card Game

2.1.0

September 5, 2026

Option to charge 20 points for remaining Aces Enabled Game Center

User reviews

Fun, yet very challenging

Update two months later…
I’m keeping my old review up so everyone can see my previous opinion of the app and notice what has changed from my perspective. After religiously playing for a couple months (usually 30+ mins a day), I can confirm that the developer is correct and the opponents are very beatable. I now have over twice as many wins as the next highest scoring player. For everyone leaving a bad review, let me clarify that THIS GAME IS NOT EASY!! I have learned a lot of strategy and realized I have to be smart and focused during every single play, utilizing every skill I know of to stay one step ahead of the opponents. To bluntly put it, if you are not able to beat the opponents after a while, you are too dumb to play. And I am not smart by any means. This app is not for the faint of heart and every opponent truly challenges your skills. I love it now that I know how to win. I also love the new addition of A’s being 20 points. Adds an interesting twist. I would also like to see an option where every non-face card or swoop card is 5 points across the board since that is how my family plays.

My only complaint is that the game doesn’t save upon exiting the app. Also, it would be nice to have some color or design customizations to break the monotony. Otherwise great job with the gameplay overall.

Old review July 21:
I’ve been playing this card game with family for a while and am glad to see a competitive version of this against bots so I can keep practicing to get better and hopefully earn my inheritance. The ad-free experience, simple animations, and overall realistic experience earn this app 5 stars. I have read previous reviews about the computerized players overpowering the user, and while I agree the opponents are very difficult to beat; it is possible, while not common. It takes a lot of skill, strategy, and attentiveness to stay on top. However, the player to my left just seems to get the most convenient cards and consistently has significantly more wins than everyone else. “He” is the only player anyone else cannot beat. It seems a little suspicious and simultaneously frustrating. I am going to keep honing my skills and try to prove this theory wrong, but I am convinced that this player has a bit of an advantage by getting all the right cards. Ultimately, I cannot complain as the app is free and very user-friendly, with several settings that adapt to many scenarios, and gameplay is challenging and consistent. The cherry on top is the developer reading and replying to every review. That speaks volumes for an app and I know he is learning along the way, so I’ll end with this: You have done a great job so far, you keep improving things, and I know you will do what is necessary to make this the best card game on the App Store. I am excited for the success this developer will have to offer in the future!
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Great game…

I’ve been playing this card game with family for a while and am glad to see a competitive version of this against bots so I can keep practicing to get better and hopefully earn my inheritance. The ad-free experience, simple animations, and overall realistic experience earn this app 5 stars. I have read previous reviews about the computerized players overpowering the user, and while I agree the opponents are very difficult to beat; it is possible, while not common. It takes a lot of skill, strategy, and attentiveness to stay on top. However, the player to my left just seems to get the most convenient cards and consistently has significantly more wins than everyone else. “He” is the only player anyone else cannot beat. It seems a little suspicious and simultaneously frustrating. I am going to keep honing my skills and try to prove this theory wrong, but I am convinced that this player has a bit of an advantage by getting all the right cards. Ultimately, I cannot complain as the app is free and very user-friendly, with several settings that adapt to many scenarios, and gameplay is challenging and consistent. The cherry on top is the developer reading and replying to every review. That speaks volumes for an app and I know he is learning along the way, so I’ll end with this: You have done a great job so far, you keep improving things, and I know you will do what is necessary to make this the best card game on the App Store. I am excited for the success this developer will have to offer in the future!
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You won’t win

I like this game a lot but you won’t win.
Also, do you think there would ever be an option to play with friends instead of just computers. That would be amazing

Great game

This code follows the actual rules of the game which I appreciate!

Not fun

Too many AI bots playing against you.
I have played 310 games and only won 21. The 3 players you play against always have too many wild cards. It could be a fun game if you dealt random cards to each player. The AI players all seem to play against you. So what’s the point a computer can beat a human?
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FAQ

What is Swoop Card Game?

Swoop Card Game is a digital card game where the objective is to be the first player to play all the cards from your hand. Players strategically play cards onto a central pile, aiming to create 'Swoops' by playing four cards of the same number in succession or by playing a 10 or Joker. If a player cannot play a card, they must pick up the pile.

How do you win Swoop Card Game?

You win a hand by being the first player to play all the cards in your hand. The game ends when a player reaches 300 points, with points being tallied from unplayed cards in opponents' hands at the end of each hand. The player with the lowest score when someone reaches 300 points is the overall winner.

What are the special cards in Swoop?

The special cards in Swoop are the 10s and Jokers, which are referred to as 'Swoop Cards'. Playing a 10 or a Joker immediately removes the pile from the table and grants the player another turn. These cards are also worth 50 points if left unplayed in a player's hand at the end of a round.

Can I play Swoop Card Game on different devices?

The provided description does not specify compatibility with different operating systems or devices. However, as it is a digital card game, it is likely designed for mobile platforms like iOS or Android.

What is the point system in Swoop?

In Swoop, Ace through Nine cards are worth their face value in points. Jack, Queen, and King cards are worth 10 points each. The special Swoop Cards, the 10 and Joker, are worth 50 points each. At the end of a hand, players count the points of their unplayed cards, and the game concludes when a player reaches 300 points.