# Texas 42 HD > Texas 42 HD: AI-driven trick-taking domino game with customizable opponent styles. (iPhone/iPad app by Mike Emery.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texas-42-hd/id543049466 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Mike Emery](https://appshunter.io/developer/537029262) - Category: Games, Card, Family - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.42/5 from 19 App Store ratings · 60 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 10.0 · 27 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2012-08-01 - Data updated: 2026-07-22 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texas-42-hd/id543049466/reviews.md ## What is Texas 42 HD? Welcome to the Official State Domino game of Texas! Texas 42 is a trick taking game similar to bridge or spades. Invented in the late 1880s, it has become a tradition across generations of players. The sole motivator for the development of this app has been to create an AI that doesn't make the users wish they spent their 2 dollars on a soda instead of frustrating computer play. Much work has been made into creating an AI that makes the same moves you would. Since you don't have the same play style as everyone else, you can set each computer player to have one of 3 specified play styles "Conservative", "Normal", or "Aggressive". You can mix and match these styles as you see fit and can change them at any time in the game. A conservative player will tend to bid lower than the rest of the players. Its main focus when it has the lead is to draw all the trumps in play before moving on to non-trumps. If the conservative player does not have the highest trump, it will tend to lead with a junk/punt tile to draw out the higher ones, while holding on to tiles with count until it knows it can win with them. A normal player will tend to bid higher than a conservative player. Its main focus is holding on to its trumps for cases where count is on the table. If it does not have the highest trump it will tend to attempt to punt to its teammate. An aggressive player is a mixture of the two. It tends to push the bid to 31 or 34-36 with weaker hands than the other two and is more willing to bid marks if it has a strong hand. It is also willing to lay down trumps with 5 counts in an effort to draw out the ones covering the 10 count. Its more willing to play count at risk of hoping its partner will win the trick. For bidding purposes, your partner will respond to your bid. If you bid 30, you are indicating to your partner that you have a helping hand and it will be much more likely to outbid an opponent win the bid. ----------------------------------------------------- Here's what some beta testers have had to say about the app: "The AI has been impressive for me so far, not a single play that I've seen has been stupid yet and I've probably played around 10 games. Very solid game for my experience" "I really like your idea of the different styles of play and I think you are pretty close to that reality." "To date it is the best one out there. I have never felt like I was playing true 42 on the other apps." ## Key features - Official Texas 42 domino game - Advanced AI with customizable play styles - Conservative, Normal, and Aggressive AI options - Trick-taking gameplay - Partner bidding system - Realistic AI behavior ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Customize your domino | $0.99 | one-time | | Customize your table logo | $0.99 | one-time | | Use Black Pips instead of Colored | $0.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 60) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texas-42-hd/id543049466/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Players ?? *2025-09-06, version 5.3* Just found this app , haven’t been able to play anyone else other than AI. Would love to be able to play actual players like other on line doms games. Is there anybody in there??? Love the Phillip Jay Fry opponents. So futuristic 🤙 ### 2/5 — Players ?? *2025-08-13* Just found this app , haven’t been able to play anyone else other than AI. Would love to be able to play actual players like other on line doms games ### 1/5 — Texas 42 *2023-12-04, version 5.3* This app has multiple problems with the programming/ algorithms… Any player with experience will catch the mistakes. ### 1/5 — Congratulations *2023-07-13, version 5.3* This version is a double dealing piece of crap just like your other game ### 4/5 — Texas 42 HD *2023-05-20, version 5.3* Enjoy playing this game but not when my dominoes are revealed before they are in my hand when drawing. Not fair that opponents can see what dominoes I’m drawing. ### 2/5 — Texas 42 *2022-08-22, version 5.3* I threw a trump the player next to me did not throw a trump, my partner threw a trump and the guy next to him did not throw a trump. On the next hand I threw a double 5 knowing my partner was the only one with trumps when the the guy to my left threw a trump taking the hand. So yes the game cheats. ### 5/5 — Great Game *2022-03-31, version 5.3* I probably spend too much time on this game. But it is a great way to relax. It keeps you from getting bored in a day when you’re at home with nothing to do. Especially when you are an old fart. Old University Professor Joe Boy in Beautiful Colorado, with plans for more Fun before going home! We have traveled much of this earth. But my wife and I still have not seen everything! So we are looking for other places to visit. So give us some enjoyable places that you have visited! ### 3/5 — Locks up *2021-01-28, version 5.3* Love playing this game, but have constant issues with it locking up ### 3/5 — Texas 42 *2020-06-20, version 5.3* A beautiful game and a real shame that u prefer the outer to win all the time . I get junk every hand and my components get lay downs ! Sad Sad ! love playing 42 but not !! With this handicap Don’t understand ! You are treated this way after paying for the game , my left side and right side players gets a handful of high numbers every time : I very seldom get a double and very low if I get two dominos that matches, I am done ! I like a challenge but like to get a decent hand to work with some of the time! Please send refund ! ### 1/5 — Makes critical errors *2020-06-16, version 5.3* I have been playing 42 for 50 yrs. I really like this version, except for the lack of a low boy game. However, it occasionally makes a mistake on rewarding the trick. Also, computer partner bid 36 once on fives without having the double five.......duh. I enjoy the app tho and still play it. ## Frequently asked questions about Texas 42 HD ### What is Texas 42 HD? Texas 42 HD is the official digital version of the Texas 42 domino game. It's a trick-taking game, similar in concept to bridge or spades, where players aim to win tricks based on bids. The app focuses on providing a sophisticated AI opponent. ### What makes the AI in Texas 42 HD unique? The AI in Texas 42 HD is designed to be highly realistic and challenging. It offers three distinct play styles: Conservative, Normal, and Aggressive, which you can mix and match for each computer player. This allows for a tailored and engaging gameplay experience. ### How much does Texas 42 HD cost? Texas 42 HD is a paid application. The price is a one-time purchase, allowing you to enjoy the full game without ongoing costs or advertisements. ### What are the different AI play styles? The AI offers three play styles: Conservative, which bids lower and focuses on drawing trumps; Normal, which bids higher and holds trumps for count tiles; and Aggressive, which is more willing to bid high with weaker hands and play count tiles strategically. ### Can I play Texas 42 HD with friends? The description focuses on the AI opponent and does not explicitly mention multiplayer functionality with human players. The primary focus is on providing a superior AI experience for solo play. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 5.3 — 2020-04-11 More multiplayer tweaks ### 5.2 — 2020-04-06 A couple more Multiplayer fixes. Added robustness between hands. ### 5.1 — 2020-04-05 Various multiplayer fixes. ### 5.0 — 2019-10-12 Updated for iOS 13. Fixes mute button Various multiplayer improvements. ### 4.3 — 2016-08-23 Multiplayer fixes ## Apps similar to Texas 42 HD | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Spades](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spades/id872912030) | 4.7 (2,357) | Free | Games | | [Hearts HD!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearts-hd/id397216975) | 4.5 (9,683) | Free | Games | | [Classic Spades Card Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-spades-card-game/id1323778530) | 4.7 (2,048) | Free | Games | | [Dominos - Classic Board Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dominos-classic-board-games/id1334491822) | 4.4 (1,171) | Free | Games | | [Canasta Hand And Foot](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canasta-hand-and-foot/id1134006848) | 4.5 (7,498) | Free | Games | | [Hearts Card Classic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearts-card-classic/id1365096468) | 4.2 (2,320) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Mike Emery - [Texas 42](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texas-42/id537029259) - [Texas Moon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texas-moon/id721423883) - [Texas Moon HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texas-moon-hd/id909887387) All apps by Mike Emery: https://appshunter.io/developer/537029262 --- *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 2026-07-22.*