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The Card Table

The Card Table

Play card games with friends

12 ratings
98 reviews
🎮 Games
🎬 Entertainment
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👪 Family
$1.99
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 12, 2014
  • January 2, 2022

Developer

Porter Hoskins
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About

This app provides a virtual deck of cards for playing any card game with friends. Users can customize rules, deal cards, and manage scoring. It facilitates direct device-to-device card passing for seamless gameplay, even without internet access.

✓Virtual card deck
✓Customizable game rules
✓Direct device-to-device card passing
✓Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity
✓Play offline
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of The Card Table. Based on 12 reviews and a 4.2/5 average, it highlights the 11 positives and 14 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 💡Innovative virtual card table concept using iPad as table and phones as hands
  • 🎮Flexible gameplay allowing any card game without predefined rules
  • 📱Multiple deck options (Standard, Uno, Phase 10, etc.)
  • 🔄Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity options
  • 👥Multiplayer support for local play with friends and family
  • 🎨Clean, intuitive, and well-designed user interface
  • ✋Hand-hiding feature when phone is placed on table
  • 🚗Convenient for travel (car, plane, road trips)
  • 📊Score-keeping functionality
  • 🔀Automatic card shuffling
  • ⚡Easy setup and quick device pairing

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent app crashes and instability
  • 🔌Connectivity issues - devices frequently disconnect mid-game
  • 📱Requires multiple device purchases to play (one app per device)
  • 🌐Requires WiFi or Bluetooth connection - doesn't work remotely
  • ❌App doesn't work on older iOS versions
  • ⚠️Game Center login requirement creates friction
  • 💰Paid app with ads still present
  • 🎯Confusing gameplay without predefined rules or tutorials
  • 📦Requires iPad as table - iPhones/iPad minis cannot be table
  • 🚫No Android support
  • ⏱️Slow card dealing and gameplay speed
  • 🔄Reconnection issues when switching to other apps
  • 📐Limited table space for multiple players
  • 🎨Free background must be repurchased each session
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What's New in The Card Table

3.1

January 2, 2022

Built for iOS 14 & 15

9

In-App Purchases

$1.99

Wooden Table Background

A wooden looking card table background.

User reviews

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bad

u have to b around ppl u cannot play virtually????
Briyalexis - kikBriyalexis - kik

Perfect for when you don’t have a deck of cards!

This app is great for when your in the car or on a plane and you don’t have a deck of cards or using cards is a hassle.

It is also great for playing cards around a little kids who get too grabby with the deck!
gat3keeprgat3keepr

Love it!

Changing my review from one star to five. When I purchased this app a year ago, it didn’t function at all. With the latest update, it works perfectly. I use it to play cards with a friend who is paralyzed, and we love it. The app has multiple decks to choose from (Standard, Uno, Phase 10, and more), score keeping, shuffling, and even hiding your hand before setting down your phone. Thank you for taking the time to build this app and fix the bugs! My friend and I will use it often :)
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NatureShleeNatureShlee

Response from developer

Sorry about this 😞 The app has been fixed and should work great now.

Exactly what I’m looking for but no Androidsupport

I have an Android phone and can’t use it.
Eric NWAEric NWA

Doesn’t work on iOS 14

It used to work and was one of the best apps in thestore. It doesn't work anymore.
GtheuleGtheule
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Reported Bugs

15 issues

App crashes on launch or during gameplay

Bug

Blurry or black screen on iPad

Bug

Devices fail to connect or stay connected

Bug

Spinning wheel of death/infinite loading

Bug

App doesn't work on iOS 14 and older versions

Bug

iPad Air and iPad mini compatibility issues

Bug

Cards disappear during gameplay

Bug

Networking drops frequently during games

Bug

Cannot determine whose turn it is

Bug

In-app purchase popup spam and blocking

Bug

Game doesn't reconnect after switching apps

Bug

Table appears blank after setup

Bug

Devices stuck on main/drag players screen

Bug

Forced logout from Game Center

Bug

App incompatibility with newer iOS updates

Bug
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Requested Features

19 requests

Predefined game modes with built-in rules (Poker, Rummy, Solitaire, Euchre)

Feature

Multiple deck support

Feature

Chip counter for poker

Feature

Allow iPads to function as player hands, not just table

Feature

Ad-free premium version option

Feature

Game saving and favorite deck saving

Feature

Joker customization (high/low joker distinction)

Feature

Phase 10 card display

Feature

Auto-stacking teacher for games like Rummy

Feature

Pinch-zoom capability for table scaling

Feature

Score tracking and tally sheets for specific games

Feature

Shuffle deck button

Feature

Card organization tools for player hands

Feature

Apple TV support

Feature

Custom deck building with user-uploaded card art

Feature

Increased player support (up to 9 players)

Feature

Multitasking support without game restart

Feature

Remote play capability (not just local WiFi)

Feature

Tutorial improvements and game suggestions

Feature

FAQ

What is The Card Table app?

The Card Table app provides a virtual deck of cards that allows you to play any of your favorite card games. You have complete control over the rules, such as how many cards are dealt, how to keep score, and how turns are taken. It's designed to replicate the experience of playing with a physical deck of cards, but digitally.

How does The Card Table app work?

The app uses a virtual deck of cards and allows players to keep their hands on their own devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac, or iPod touch). An iPad or Mac acts as the central card table. Cards are passed directly between devices using Bluetooth and/or Wi-Fi, creating a seamless and interactive multiplayer experience without needing a server.

What are the system requirements for The Card Table app?

To use The Card Table app, you will need at least one iPad or Mac, and another device such as an iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. The devices must be running at least iOS 13 or macOS 10.15.5. This ensures compatibility for the direct device-to-device communication features.

Can I play card games with friends who don't have the app?

No, all players involved in a game using The Card Table app must have the app installed on their compatible devices. The app facilitates direct communication between these devices, so each participant needs their own instance of the application.

Is The Card Table app free to use?

The application is free to download and use, with the option for in-app purchases. While the core functionality of providing a virtual deck and enabling custom games is available, certain features or enhancements might be accessible through these in-app purchases.