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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 29, 2012
  • April 12, 2020

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Experience the official domino game of Texas, a trick-taking card game. This app features an advanced AI with customizable play styles for a challenging and realistic opponent. Enjoy a traditional game with modern, intelligent gameplay.

Official Texas 42 domino game
Advanced AI opponent
Customizable AI play styles (Conservative, Normal, Aggressive)
Realistic trick-taking gameplay
Traditional domino game experience
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What's New in Texas 42

5.3

April 12, 2020

More multiplayer tweaks. Should be the last one needed for a while.

3

In-App Purchases

$0.99

Customize your Domino

Users can use images from their camera roll to replace the blank dominoes with their own flare. EDIT: Added Restore Button

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User reviews

No longer loads

I’ve played this game for many years, and yes it had some errors in bidding and playing, but it was still fun. However, with the latest IOS update it no longer loads. Developer has not updated the app in 6 years. Hope they will bring it up to date. It’s one of my favorites!

Love this game

If you’re looking to play 42 as a solitaire game, or looking to learn the game, this app is great. Fantastic logic.

There are problems with multiplayer glitches and connection. Wish that were fixed. But as a play alone game it is 5-stars.

The program needs to change

I’ve played this game for years. It is frustrating at times. The main frustration is my “partner” setting me. It isn’t consistent. It will play under my trump when it has the highest non double trump and has other doubles it could play. This includes playing under the opponent’s trump played just before allowing the 4th player to set us. On the other hand, it holds high dominoes instead of playing them. When I play a double, it will play under, then cover my off, then set “us” by playing into count. When the partner wins the bid, it will continue to play lead instead of playing its off. That is usually on the last trick we get set because I gave up the domino that could have covered us. (The opponents had the off I was holding for). I know it must be a difficult program to write, but I became used to playing Win42. That was an awesome game and had none of the issues I listed.

The 5/5 is still played like it is only count.

This isn’t a bad game, just frustrating at times.

2026. Still the same issues. Nothing has changed.
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Multiplayer Fail

Constant disconnects and issues while playing multiplayer…

Problem

I am an experience, Fortytwo player. I just downloaded this app and on the very first set the screen locks up and I’m unable to play my domino. It happened three times but unlocked shortly. The fourth time it did not unlock at all. I use an apple iPhone 16 Pro Max.

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Reported Bugs

35 issues

Constant disconnects in multiplayer

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Screen locks up during play

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Computer opponents don't follow house rules

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Multiplayer glitches out

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App freezes or glitches with multiplayer

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Sync issues in multiplayer

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Deck doesn't load/sync in multiplayer

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Multiplayer doesn't work

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Crashes or freezes all the time

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Cannot invite 4 friends, freezes or 4th doesn't join

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Partner can't get dominoes

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App is broken, needs update

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Crashes before finishing game

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Opponent play is ridiculous without paying

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Every hand stacked against you

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Partner sets you

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Program changes affect gameplay

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Doesn't work 70% of the time

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AI makes stupid plays to lose

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Errors in scoring

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Shuts off in middle of game

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Partner outbids partner

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Opponent has doubles to their offs

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Mute button not working

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Multiplayer crashes within first few hands

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Cannot get a game started without kicking players out

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AI logic changed, plays illogically

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AI doesn't bid or play correctly

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App crashes every time when trying to access camera roll for customization

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New update causes crashes every hand

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App freezes occasionally

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Player boosts opponents score

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New app freezes twice a game or more

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Game will not play more than one hand without freezing

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New update causes crashes almost every time

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Requested Features

12 requests

Add undo option

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Add replay game option

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Add manual tile selection

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Add statistics tracking

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Add tutorial mode

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Add multiplayer/network play

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Add 'doubles LOW' option for Nello

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Add option to see other players' dominoes at end of game

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Add option to change dot colors to black

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Add option for auto-deal

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Add manual tile picking option

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Add option to change trump when accidentally hit wrong button

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FAQ

What is Texas 42?

Texas 42 is a trick-taking game played with dominoes, similar to bridge or spades. It's the official domino game of Texas and has a rich history. This app provides a digital version of this classic game.

What makes the AI in this app special?

The app's AI is designed to provide a challenging and realistic opponent, avoiding frustrating computer play. It offers three distinct play styles: Conservative, Normal, and Aggressive, which can be mixed and matched to suit your preferences.

How much does the app cost?

The app is a paid application, indicated by the purchase price mentioned in the description. This one-time purchase grants access to the full game and its features without ongoing costs.

What are the different AI play styles?

The AI offers three play styles: 'Conservative' players tend to bid lower and focus on drawing trumps. 'Normal' players bid higher and hold trumps for count tiles. 'Aggressive' players are more willing to bid high with weaker hands and take risks.

Is this app suitable for beginners?

While the AI is sophisticated, the core gameplay is that of a traditional trick-taking game. The customizable AI styles allow players to adjust the difficulty. Understanding the basic rules of trick-taking games would be beneficial for new players.