Bid for the right to name trump, pick up the nest, and lead your team to the points you promised, or you'll get set! Blackbird! is a four-player trick-taking game similar to the classic ROOK® card game*. You and a computer partner play against two computer opponents, any time, with no internet connection needed.
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Why players love it
Play at your level
Choose Easy, Medium or Hard opponents, and set your partner's level separately. Hard thinks through many ways the hidden cards could lie before it bids or plays.
Coming soon to iPhone and iPad, then to Android
Smarter computer players
The computer bids like a real player: it pushes strong hands, fights for the bid near the end of a game, and picks trump by its longest suit.
Coming soon to iPhone and iPad, then to Android
Learn as you play
New to the game? Short tips walk you through your first game, from bidding to scoring. Point cards show their value right on the card.
On iPhone and iPad now, and coming soon to Android
Your house rules
Start with Official Rules (Kentucky Discard) or Western Wyoming Rules, or make your own:
- Include 1s and 2–4s
- High, low or 10½ Blackbird, or none
- High trump red 1 worth 30
- Bonuses for most tricks, the last trick or all the points
- Your own winning score, and more
Stats
Track your wins, streaks and bids, and see how you play over time.
Achievements
Earn achievements as you play.
On iPhone and iPad now, and coming soon to Android
Themes
Change the table and card backs, including Christmas and Independence Day themes, all included.
On iPhone and iPad now, and coming soon to Android
How to play
- Bid. Each player bids on how many points their team will take this round, or passes. The highest bidder wins the bid.
- Pick up the nest and name trump. The bid winner adds the nest to their hand, discards the same number of cards, and names the trump color.
- Take tricks. Follow the color that was led if you can. The highest card wins the trick, unless someone plays trump.
- Count the points. If the bidding team takes at least what it bid, it scores its points. If not, it's set, and the bid comes off its score. The first team to the winning score wins.
The point cards in the official rules:
- 5s: 5 points
- 10s: 10 points
- 14s: 10 points
- Blackbird: 20 points
Questions
Is Blackbird! like Rook?
Yes. If you've played the ROOK® card game*, you already know how to play. It's the same kind of game: four colors of numbered cards plus a bird card worth 20 points, bidding, the nest, naming trump, and playing in teams of two.
Can I play Kentucky Discard rules?
Yes. Official Rules (Kentucky Discard), the tournament rules, are built in, along with Western Wyoming Rules. You can also make your own rule set to match the way your family plays.
Can I play with friends?
Blackbird! is played against the computer: you and a computer partner play against two computer opponents. It's a great way to practice, or to play when there's nobody around to play with.
Do I need an internet connection?
No. You can play anywhere, including on a plane or at the cabin.
Is it on Android?
Yes, Blackbird! is on Google Play. Some new features come to iPhone and iPad first and are on their way to Android.
Are there ads?
No, and there never will be.
Deal yourself in
No ads, ever. Play offline any time.
