# Swoop Card Game > Card game where players aim to play all cards first by creating 'Swoops'. (iPhone/iPad app by Bradley Johansen.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swoop-card-game/id6746586597 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Bradley Johansen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578546504) - Category: Games, Card, Family - Price: Free - Rating: 3.19/5 from 26 App Store ratings · 26 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 26.0 · 5 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2025-06-02 - Data updated: 2026-08-27 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swoop-card-game/id6746586597/reviews.md ## What is Swoop Card Game? In Swoop Card Game players attempt to be the first to play all the cards in their hand into a pile in the center of the table. The pile is removed whenever four cards* of the same number are played in succession, or when a 10 or Joker is played. Players who cannot play a card equal in number or lower than the top pile card must pick up the pile and add it to their hand. Four face-down mystery cards add a unique element of strategy. A hand ends when a player plays his/her last card. Remaining players count points of unplayed cards in their hands, and a game ends when a player reaches 300 points. Players: You play against three AI Opponents - Left, Top, and Right. Card Deck: Swoop uses two combined decks of standard playing cards. Additionally, four Jokers are added, making a total of 108 cards. Point values of cards are as follows: - Ace-Nine: face-value (1-9) points - Jack, Queen, King: 10 points - Ten, Joker (Swoop Card): 50 points   Playing the Game: 1. Play begins by dealing 19 cards to each player. Players then place 4 of these cards face-down on the table (Mystery Cards) and cover each of them with 1 card face-up. The remaining 11 cards are held in players' hands.   2. Player to the left of the dealer is first to play. With the dual objectives of getting rid of both cards and points, the player creates the Pile by placing up to four cards of the same number (suit is irrelevant) face-up in the center of the table. Cards may be played from the player's hand, or the 4 face-up cards covering the Mystery Cards. Any time the top four Pile cards* are of the same number a Swoop is achieved, and the Pile is removed from the table. Player continues until he/she plays less than four cards of the same number, at which time play passes to the left.   3. Subsequent players play cards according to the following options: - Cards of the same number that are equal to or less than the number of the top Pile card. Any time the last four cards* on the Pile are of the same number, a Swoop is achieved, the Pile is removed, and the player takes another turn. - Cards of the same number that are greater than the number of the top Pile card. Player must take and add the Pile to his/her hand at the time the higher card is played. Player may then play additional cards* of the same number from his/her hand, including those from the Pile. If four cards* of the same number are played, a Swoop is achieved and the player takes another turn. - A Swoop card (10 or Joker). The Pile, along with the Swoop card, are removed and the player takes another turn. Swoop cards can only be played at the start of a turn. - A face-down Mystery Card whose covering top card has already been played. Player may not look at the Mystery Card before playing it. If it is higher in number than the top Pile card, the Pile must be taken and added to the player's hand. Player may continue to play additional cards of the same number as the Mystery Card, up to four cards* which achieve a Swoop. Mystery Cards can only be played at the start of a turn.   Winning the Hand: When a player plays his/her last card, the hand is over. Remaining players count the points of all unplayed cards, including any face-down Mystery cards. The deal passes to the next player on the left.   Winning the Game: The game is over when one or more players reach 300 points. Player with the lowest score is the winner. In the event of a tie, the rule is two-tie, all-tie, and a win is not awarded. *Rules Options (available in Settings) - Maximum of four cards allowed in a Swoop: Yes/No - Matching cards can be played after the Pile is taken: Yes/No ## Key features - Play all cards first - Create 'Swoops' to clear pile - Mystery cards for strategy - Play against AI opponents - Two decks plus Jokers - Point scoring system ## Recent user reviews (10 of 26) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swoop-card-game/id6746586597/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Great game… *2026-07-21, version 2.0.3* 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! ### 2/5 — You won’t win *2026-07-10, version 2.0.3* 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 ### 5/5 — Great game *2026-07-06, version 2.0.3* This code follows the actual rules of the game which I appreciate! ### 1/5 — Not fun *2026-06-13, version 2.0.3* 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? ### 5/5 — It's Got Me Hooked *2026-06-03, version 2.0.3* Great app. We recently learned this card game and soon after I went searching for an app. Found this one and like it a lot. Highly recommend. A few tweaks I would love to see: - An undo button. Sometimes I fat finger the wrong card or just immediately realize I didn't make the best play. - Make my screen stay on longer. I often play while doing other things in between turns but then I have to keep opening my phone back up. I wish it'd stay awake longer. - Make the game stay put even if I have to switch to something else on my phone. Sometimes I come back and it's still in the same game, but most of the time it has reset and I have to start a new game. There seems to be no rhyme or reason. I would like to just pickup where I left it. Down the road, maybe you could even play with other players?? My whole family would love that!!! ### 5/5 — Awesome! *2026-05-10, version 1.5.0* Very fun game and well written software! It is helpful in learning the strategy of playing Swoop. The bots you play against are smart and know the strategy and this helps you learn to play better. Thanks for this great game! ### 3/5 — Could be 5 stars *2026-03-17, version 1.5.0* I want to give this five stars but on my iPhone, it’s skewed to the right and I can’t see the last card. It will ask me if I want to play another king (or whatever card is hiding there) but I can’t get to it, which costs me another turn. I think I could win, if I could get to that card. That slight tweak would make it five stars, so I could actually play. Also, I do agree with the other reviews that suggested the option to be able to play the uncovered mystery card before the end of your turn. That’s how we play. ### 2/5 — AI wins *2026-02-25, version 1.5.0* Seems so rigged against the human player. Not fun at times ### 5/5 — Best game ever *2026-02-21, version 1.5.0* I play this game when I’m in work meetings. Highly recommend. My fiancé is impressed by how much I play this game. ### 2/5 — Fun but not fair *2026-01-21, version 1.4.1* The rules are somewhat different than what I learned, but the main difference is that the competition in this game knows what their mystery cards are, but you don’t. ## Frequently asked questions about Swoop Card Game ### 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. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0.3 — 2026-05-29 Minor adjustment in animation timing ### 2.0.2 — 2026-05-25 Fixed bug in AI play of aces and 2's ### 2.0.1 — 2026-05-19 Increased speed of play ### 2.0.0 — 2026-05-15 Option to play uncovered Mystery Card Improved AI players Improved animation ### 1.5.0 — 2026-02-03 Onboarding help for first-time users Improved color scheme for IOS 26 options ## Apps similar to Swoop Card Game | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Mex Train](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mex-train/id6448130068) | 3.5 (21) | Free | Games | | [Wizard](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wizard/id404368228) | 3.3 (61) | $5.99 | Games | | [Five Crowns: Kingdom Quest](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/five-crowns-kingdom-quest/id6755253187) | 4.7 (697) | Free | Games | | [Nickel Nickel](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nickel-nickel/id1491380717) | 4.6 (54) | Free | Games | | [Original Mexican Train](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/original-mexican-train/id6449468935) | 4.7 (1,335) | Free | Games | | [Skyjo-o: Flip your Skylza](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyjo-o-flip-your-skylza/id6744247458) | 4.5 (29) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Bradley Johansen - [CrowsNest Card Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowsnest-card-game/id1585057041) - [Three-Thirteen Rummy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/three-thirteen-rummy/id1609475732) - [Just Cribbage](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-cribbage/id6449621276) - [Just Pinochle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-pinochle/id6758787525) All apps by Bradley Johansen: https://appshunter.io/developer/1578546504 ## Related topics [swoop card game](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/swoop-card-game) · [swoop game](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/swoop-game) · [swoop](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/swoop) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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