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Up and Down the River

Up and Down the River

Bid it right, win the fight

27 ratings
54 reviews
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Details

Released
February 19, 2017
Updated
August 9, 2020

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Developer

Logan Jahnke
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About

A card game where players bid on the exact number of tricks they'll win. Points are awarded for matching bids, with bonuses for successful predictions. Offers multiple scoring variations and customization options for a unique gameplay experience.

✓Bid on exact trick count
✓Multiple scoring options (Classic, Squared, Zeros)
✓Customizable card backs and fronts
✓Adjustable player names and hand size
✓In-game tutorial
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What users say about Up and Down the River

Reviews of Up and Down the River are mostly negative: the game is rated 2.3/5 from 27 App Store ratings. What users like most: great game concept, enjoyable gameplay. Top complaints: frequent crashes, constant freezing. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Great game concept
  • 👍Enjoyable gameplay
  • 👍Addictive experience
  • 👍User-friendly interface (when working)
  • 👍Good explanation of rules

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent crashes
  • 🐛Constant freezing
  • 🐛Game becomes unresponsive
  • 🐛Annoying interruptions
  • 🐛Unplayable due to bugs
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What's New in Up and Down the River

1.31

August 9, 2020

bug fixes performance improvements AI improvements

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User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Keeps crashing

Works for about 3 minutes and then crashes.
CClessinny

Freezes Constantly

Freezes Constantly….annoying
TTmobbCO-Den

Good game but….

This is a really good game. I’ve enjoyed it. But it glitches and kicks you out of the game. Freezes and glitches where everyone’s bids are going haywire or continually popping up on the screen so you can’t bid or play. If all that w as fixed I’d be a big fan. Even though those things happen. I do get a few good games in daily.
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PPmp67

Terrible

Game always freezes. The computers make terrible bets
TTJmartin717

Freezes

Every game freezes halfway through
TTJmartin717
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

44 issues

Game crashes after 3 minutes

Bug

Freezes constantly

Bug

Glitches and kicks out of game

Bug

Freezes where bids go haywire

Bug

Cannot bid or play due to glitches

Bug

Game freezes halfway through

Bug

Freezing at the scoreboard screen

Bug

Game freezes and does not allow proceeding

Bug

Crashes a lot

Bug

Blends games/rounds (overlays)

Bug

Freezes or crashes, cannot finish game

Bug

Game freezes, requires app restart

Bug

Crashes every time played

Bug

Very unstable, crashes all the time

Bug

Freezes all the time

Bug

Kept on freezing

Bug

Ace position change in update is confusing

Bug

Freezes on scorecard screen

Bug

Crashes and freezes too much

Bug

Keeps crashing, cannot finish games

Bug

Freezes on the first score card

Bug

Game crashes when hand is complete before scoreboard

Bug

Game becomes unresponsive

Bug

Freezes on the score board, requires phone power off

Bug

Keeps freezing, cannot finish a game

Bug

Freezes on the scorecard

Bug

Bid button covers cards on iPhone 6

Bug

Number of bids counter is too big

Bug

Bid icon covers card denomination

Bug

Game freezes mid-game

Bug

Score screen freezes, requires exit and restart

Bug

App crashes when loading

Bug

Resets to bidding area randomly

Bug

Keeps glitching

Bug

Difficult to use, only 4 players

Bug

Does not work well on 4S phones

Bug

Unable to see all cards when betting

Bug

Cannot see others' bets

Bug

Hard to see arrows for betting

Bug

Tutorial text is cut off

Bug

Overloads pages and crashes

Bug

Locks up and/or closes

Bug

Update adds new problems

Bug

Original problems not addressed

Bug
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Requested Features

10 requests

AI difficulty level adjustment

Feature

Local or online human player options

Feature

Ability to change AI difficulty

Feature

Option to play online

Feature

Multiplayer mode

Feature

Ability to save and return to games

Feature

More player options (up to 7)

Feature

Mosaic and no trumps options

Feature

Improve graphics

Feature

Add whales feature

Feature

FAQ

What is Up and Down the River?

Up and Down the River is a card game where the primary objective is for each player to bid the exact number of tricks they believe they can win in a hand. Points are awarded based on successfully matching your bid, with bonuses for accurate predictions and penalties for over or underbidding, depending on the scoring mode.

What are the different scoring options?

The game offers three distinct scoring options: Classic, Squared, and Zeros. Classic awards points for matching bids, with bonuses for underbids and zero for overbids. Squared offers a squared trick bonus for matching bids, with penalties for under and overbids. Zeros provides points for bidding and winning zero tricks, as well as for other successful bids.

Is this game free to play?

Yes, the application is free to download and play. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, suggesting a completely free gaming experience.

Can I customize the game's appearance?

Yes, the game allows for personalization of its appearance. You can choose from five different card back themes, two card front themes, and five background options to tailor the visual experience to your preference.

How do I learn to play this game?

The application includes a tutorial designed to help new players learn the game. This tutorial will guide you through the rules and mechanics, making it easier to understand the bidding and trick-taking aspects of Up and Down the River.