Pinochle vs Fun Bridge

Full-featured, ad-supported pinochle app for iPhone and iPad. Play single- or double-deck with configurable options including meld bids and shoot the moon. Pinochle is updated frequently with user-suggested features and AI improvements. Also available in the App Store is a paid version with NO advertising. Pinochle is a card game played with a 48- or 80-card deck of 9s, 10s, jacks, queens, kings and aces. The game consists of a repeating sequence of bidding (for the right to name the trump suit and optionally to pass cards), melding, and trick-taking. Players score points by melding various card combinations and by taking tricks. In this version, one human player (South) plays with a computer partner (North) and two computer opponents (West and East). BIDDING: Each player bids the number of points she thinks she can make with her hand. Player to the dealer's left is required to bid, and bidding proceeds to the left. Players who pass are out of the bidding for that hand. A typical high bid is 35 points (for 48 cards) or 60 (for 80 cards). High bidder names the trump suit for the hand and optionally exchanges cards with her partner. MELDING: Players get points by showing various card combinations. A run (or straight) in the trump suit is worth 15 points. Aces in all four suits is 10 points. Pinochle (queen of spades and jack of diamonds) is 4 points, or 30 points for double pinochle (two of each). TRICKS: Play begins with the high bidder, and proceeds around the table to the left, 4 cards per trick. Each trick has a winner, who gets 1 point per ace, ten or king. SCORING: If the high bidder fails to make the bid (his team's total meld plus trick points is less than the bid), the bid amount is subtracted from the team score. Play continues until one team goes out.

Join over 170,000 avid players on the most loved bridge app in the world! Play online bridge, learn the game and progress at your own pace. With Funbridge, enjoy playing duplicate or multiplayer bridge anywhere, anytime! Bridge is an exciting card game played by four players in two teams of two called “partnerships”. The bridge partners sit opposite each other at a table. The game of bridge consists of a number of “deals” (also “boards” or “hands”) and involves two stages: there is an “auction” (also called “bidding”) to determine the contract to be made, and then the “card play” where you must reach the goal set. On Funbridge, you play in South, whereas North, East and West are played by a specialized artificial intelligence, the same for all players. So, you don’t need to wait for other players to play bridge. The AI is available 24/7 to allow you to play bridge whenever you want. You can also play multiplayer bridge with your bridge friends or players from all over the world. Funbridge offers a unique game experience by enabling all players to play the same bridge deals. The objective is simple: score the highest and compare yourself to other bridge players in dedicated rankings. Whether you’re a beginner, back to the game or an expert, Funbridge is here to help you while you progress in bridge. Game modes available on Funbridge: • Bridge learning: introduction, interactive lessons and exercises to get you started. • League tournaments: play bridge against players of your level. • Daily tournaments: face bridge players from all over the world. • Practice deals: play bridge without constraints, at your rhythm. • Challenges: challenge your friends in 1-on-1 matches. • Multiplayer: play bridge with your friends or other bridge players on the app. • Team Championship: create your own bridge team and pit your skills against other international teams. • Federation tournaments: move up your country’s official bridge rankings thanks to our partnerships with bridge federations. • Bridge Points Circuit: climb onto the podium of the top Funbridge players by playing competitive and thematic bridge tournaments. • Community tournaments: create your own bridge tournaments and share your analyses. • Commented deals: get advice from bridge champions to improve your game. Funbridge’s essential features: • Pause your bridge games • Replay bridge deals without limits • Analyze other players’ bridge play • Receive bidding and card play tips • Customize your game conventions • Chat with your friends and share your passion for bridge • Read the full analysis of your bridge games after each deal GENERAL TERMS OF USE, PRIVACY POLICY, SUBSCRIPTION, PRICING: The Funbridge app offers monthly (1 month) and yearly (12 months) subscription plans. Payment for your subscription will be debited from your account once your order has been confirmed. The subscription is automatically renewed at the end of the subscription period. The bank account associated with your payment card will be debited via your iTunes account. You can stop automatic renewal from your iTunes account anytime. To avoid unwanted renewal, do so at least 24 hours before the subscription expires. No refund will be possible for the unused subscription period. More details about our general terms of sale: https://www.funbridge.com/terms_of_use Our commitment to protecting your privacy: https://www.funbridge.com/privacy