Gin Rummy *
"Gin Rummy *" is a casual figured card game with beautiful visuals that allows players to enjoy a round of Gin Rummy. The game encourages players to "Play Gin Rummy now!" but is disturbed by ads. The objective of the game is to form sets and runs of cards to accumulate points and win against opponents. However, the frequent interruption of ads may affect the overall gaming experience.
Reviews
- The game is easy to play and understand, making it accessible for beginners.
- Many players find the game enjoyable and relaxing, often reminiscing about playing with family.
- The graphics and gameplay are generally praised, with some users appreciating the fast pace and challenge.
- The game is heavily criticized for having excessive ads, often appearing after every hand, which disrupts gameplay.
- Many players feel that the AI is rigged to win, leading to frustration and a lack of enjoyment.
- Some users report issues with the game freezing or crashing, which detracts from the overall experience.
- monetization511 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is heavily criticized due to an excessive number of ads, with many players reporting unskippable ads after nearly every hand, leading to frustration and a diminished gameplay experience. While some users appreciate the option to pay to remove ads, the overall sentiment is that the frequency and length of ads are overwhelming, often resulting in more time spent watching ads than actually playing the game. Despite the game's enjoyable mechanics, the intrusive advertising model has led many to consider uninstalling or seeking alternatives.
“It's fair and no ads or money needed.”
“Love that there are no ads and the game goes pretty quick.”
“I paid for no ads and it is very enjoyable to play.”
“The biggest problem is the amount of ads that they have running because it's after almost every round in a game and multiple were unskippable.”
“Unskippable ads after every single hand ruin gameplay and ultimately frustrated me too much for me to support this game any further.”
“I understand ads are how the developers make money, however, having an ad after every hand is too much.”
- graphics54 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising their clarity, color, and overall appeal, describing them as "great," "cute," and "gorgeous," particularly in the artwork of the face cards. However, some users note that the graphics can be simplistic or outdated, suggesting a need for improvement and variety. Overall, while the graphics enhance the gameplay experience, there are calls for more innovation and refinement.
“Gorgeous artwork on the face cards!”
“This is a great game; it's one of the best gin rummy games on the internet. It has some of the best graphics, it is a fast-paced gin rummy game, and it is very addictive. Thank you, Scott.”
“Good graphics, color, clarity, and response timing!”
“1 star, only thing decent was the graphics and even those were only subpar.”
“I think the graphics should definitely be improved.”
“Ghetto graphics.”
- stability23 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 57 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a mixed experience with stability; while many praise the game for having no glitches and enjoying smooth gameplay, several players have noted frequent freezing issues, particularly when data is unavailable. Despite these concerns, some players have not encountered any problems over extended periods of play.
“I've had this version for a few months and so far no glitches.”
“No glitches as of yet, but it's only been a couple of days.”
“Always have loved gin rummy, no glitches at all.”
“Enjoy... except when the app goes 'black' and freezes.”
“The game is great but freezes when you don't have data.”
“It's a great game but it freezes up a lot.”
- gameplay13 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its design and mechanics, with many users finding it accessible and enjoyable even for beginners. However, the experience is significantly marred by frequent and unskippable ads, which disrupt the flow and lead to frustration. Despite these issues, some players still consider it one of the best gin rummy apps available, especially for offline play.
“Great gameplay! I didn't even know how to fully play, but thanks to this game, I can!”
“Best game to play when you don't have internet. It's perfect design and mechanics-wise, the best gin rummy app on the Play Store by far if you don't care about multiplayer support.”
“Cute graphics and fluid gameplay.”
“Unskippable ads after every single hand ruin gameplay and ultimately frustrated me too much for me to support this game any further.”
“Cute graphics and fluid gameplay...but way too many advertisements to play fluidly.”
“The ad to gameplay ratio is at least 3:2.”
- music9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with users finding it dull, annoying, and intrusive, particularly due to ads that interrupt personal music. Many players expressed a desire for an option to disable the music or ads entirely, while some noted the absence of music as a missed opportunity for enhancement. Overall, the music aspect detracts from the gaming experience for many users.
“No annoying music, sounds, or unnecessary graphics.”
“I wish there was some music too.”
“Some of the ads have music and cannot be turned off unless you turn off all sound on your device.”
“Hate the ads that cut off my music I have playing on my phone to play sounds.”
“Would have been nice to pay to get rid of the ads but the annoying music and snarky comments made me delete it.”
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players enjoying the funny banter from the bot and the cute card designs. Many find the gameplay to be entertaining and light-hearted, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
“Fast play, win streak is easily possible, funny banter from the bot, cute cards.”
“Very funny and interesting games.”
“I don't play to win and I think it's pretty funny.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its excellent optimization, running smoothly with simple graphics that enhance the overall experience. Users appreciate the easy-to-understand scoreboard, contributing to a seamless and enjoyable gameplay experience.
“Great game, it runs smoothly with an easy-to-understand scoreboard and simple graphics!”
“Runs smoothly and is very enjoyable.”