Euchre *

About

Euchre is a popular card game with millions of fans, played with two teams of two and a deck of 24 cards. The goal is to win the majority of tricks, with points awarded for successful bids or "euchring" the opposing team. Special rounds, known as "going alone," allow the caller to try for all five tricks without a partner for increased points. Euchre offers quick, strategic gameplay with opportunities for high-scoring hands.

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 900 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

monetization417 negative mentions

The game is easy to learn and provides a good way to practice Euchre skills.
The graphics and interface are well-designed, making the game visually appealing.
It's a fun way to play Euchre when you can't find others to play with.

There are excessive ads, with one after every hand, making the game frustrating to play.
The AI partner often makes poor decisions, such as calling trump with weak hands.
The card dealing seems unbalanced, favoring the opposing team too often.

monetization
424 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
98%
The monetization strategy of this game heavily relies on frequent and lengthy advertisements, with users reporting ads after nearly every hand, often lasting longer than the gameplay itself. Many players express frustration over the intrusive nature of these ads, which can be unskippable and disrupt the gaming experience, leading some to uninstall the app. While some acknowledge the necessity of ads in a free game, the overwhelming volume and lack of an option to pay for an ad-free experience have resulted in significant dissatisfaction among users.
- “I would pay for no ads!!!”
- “I just wish there were either a no ads paid version or just the small ads so I don't have to exit an ad after every round.”
- “Wish I could pay to have no ads and use it to play online with others.”
- “The last straw is when the ads force you to listen to the ad, due to no mechanism to shut off the sound.”
- “You spend more time watching ads than you do playing, by far.”
- “The duration and frequency of ads makes the game unplayable.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
39%
17%
The gameplay is generally smooth and basic, offering a reasonable experience, but is marred by excessive ad interruptions that disrupt the flow. Many players find the pace too slow and the AI's strategic decisions frustratingly poor, leading to a mechanical feel. While some enjoy the simplicity, the overwhelming number of ads significantly detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “Simple, easy gameplay.”
- “Pros: gameplay is basic but sufficient.”
- “A lot of fun, great gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is just way too slow, with no option to increase the speed.”
- “Gameplay can be extremely frustrating; the opponent AI regularly declares trump when it is clear it was skipping you in line for the other AI player, and your partner calls for trump on bogus in-hand cards. Just atrocious strategy play overall in a game that is completely about strategy.”
- “It's twice as many ads versus gameplay.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
8%
23%
Overall, the graphics of the game are well-received, with many users praising their quality and suitability for a card game. However, some players express frustration with the graphics obscuring gameplay and the frequent advertisements interrupting their experience. While the visuals are generally considered impressive, issues like tiny print and dark backgrounds during gameplay have been noted.
- “The graphics and play along with stats are amazing.”
- “Good graphics and slick play.”
- “Great game, great graphics.”
- “Only complaint is tiny print and graphics.”
- “Graphics and play let alone you watch more ads than actual play time!”
- “The graphics are suitable for a card game.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent freezes during gameplay, particularly after matches and while watching advertisements. These bugs disrupt the experience, often forcing players into unintended situations, such as being assigned the trump holder without their input.
- “But it's gotten buggy where it freezes up almost every hand.”
- “The only problem is it freezes up sometimes and automatically makes me the trump holder when I didn't even see the bid trump.”
- “I loved the game, but now it freezes after every match.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
Users express frustration with the intrusive and loud music that disrupts their gaming experience, particularly during quiet moments in card games. There is a desire for options to mute the music or select preferred tracks, as well as a call to reduce the frequency of music in ads.
- “The music in this game is incredibly immersive and enhances the overall experience.”
- “I love the variety of music choices available; it really adds to the atmosphere.”
- “The soundtrack is catchy and keeps me engaged while playing.”
- “If I want to hear the ad, then I can choose to listen, instead of pointless loud music that ruins my peaceful quiet moment with a card game.”
- “I wish the awful music on the very frequent ads could be silenced.”
- “Hey: no bandwagon music for every hand!”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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100%
The game's story features bots with backstories that are often presented through lengthy, 2 to 3-page ads, which many players find tedious and unengaging. While the concept of bots discussing their experiences adds a layer of depth, the execution leaves much to be desired, leading to a lackluster narrative experience.
- “The bots have engaging backstories that make you feel like you're playing in real life.”
- “The narrative is rich, with most stories spanning 2 to 3 pages, providing depth and context.”
- “The AI adds an intriguing layer to the story, making it a captivating experience.”
- “The bots talk about playing it in real life, but they all have some kind of backstory that feels forced.”
- “Most of the story content consists of 2 to 3-page advertisements that lack depth.”
- “Each hand is boring; the AI is a whole other story, and not a good one.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it genuinely funny; however, there is a desire for more control over partner selection, similar to options available in other multiplayer settings.
- “Totally funny, just wish we could pick our own partners, like in a euchre room full of players.”