Grand Gin Rummy Old

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Grand Gin Rummy Old is a single player action game. It received positive reviews from players.

"Grand Gin Rummy Old is a casual card game with good mechanics, exceptional graphics, and compelling music, but marred by bugs. Choose to play Classic, Quick, or Oklahoma mode for free and enjoy a challenging game of Gin Rummy."

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,140 reviews

graphics71 positive mentions

stability50 negative mentions

The game has a nostalgic feel with great graphics and music, making it enjoyable to play.
It's easy to find and challenge friends, and the gameplay is generally smooth and engaging.
The game offers different levels and modes, providing variety and keeping it interesting.

The game often freezes or disconnects, leading to forfeits and loss of chips, which can be frustrating.
The payout structure is unbalanced, as players often lose more chips than they win, making it difficult to continue playing without purchasing more.
There is a lack of communication options with other players, which diminishes the social aspect of the game.

graphics
100 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
26%
3%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty, smoothness, and aesthetic appeal, often described as "awesome," "beautiful," and "nostalgic." Many users appreciate the art style, particularly the art deco and period themes, noting that the visuals enhance the overall gaming experience. However, some players mention minor issues such as slow loading times and challenges with card arrangement, but these do not significantly detract from the overall positive reception of the graphics.
- “Love the graphic style of the game, hotel setting, and the music.”
- “Beautiful art deco graphics.”
- “Perfectly executed game of gin rummy, beautiful graphics, smooth play.”
- “Besides the gameplay and the graphics, this game sucks.”
- “Graphics are outdated; you can't play an ace on the king, but it's alright good to kill some time with.”
- “Graphics colors are hard to read, and cards are too close together to move around with any accuracy.”
stability
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
94%
The stability of the game is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent freezes and glitches that disrupt gameplay and lead to forfeits. While some players experience minimal issues, a substantial number express frustration over the game's tendency to freeze mid-play, often resulting in lost coins and timeouts. Overall, the game's stability issues detract from the enjoyment, with calls for improvements to address these persistent problems.
- “No glitches or ads.”
- “There are no glitches, only hackers. Yes, find them now, people.”
- “No glitches.”
- “This game sucks; it freezes and then you lose the game. Don't download this trash.”
- “Game reboots my phone mid-game. In 4 games played this morning, it rebooted me twice, once as I was about to win. It freezes then reboots the phone. Having to give one star was my only option; I would have preferred to give none.”
- “Constantly freezes and makes me forfeit games.”
monetization
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
12%
40%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed feedback from users. While many players appreciate the absence of intrusive ads, noting that it enhances their gaming experience, there are concerns about the game's design potentially pushing players towards in-app purchases, particularly due to slow progression and high in-game costs. Overall, the lack of ads is seen as a significant positive, but some players feel that the monetization strategy may still lead to frustration over time.
- “No ads or things to 'buy' just to keep playing.”
- “Probably one of my favorite game apps - no ads, fair play, great graphics, real competitors.”
- “Amazing part of this game is there are no ads in this to interrupt your addictiveness.”
- “Now I know this is a mechanism of the game design to ensure that you are more likely to use in-app purchases to buy chips, but a 25% rake from the casino is severe, even in fake money.”
- “And so another free-to-play game that in the end is more interested in scamming players into in-app purchases or risk getting locked out of gameplay for hours at a time.”
- “I don't mind some in-app purchases, but this is crazy.”
music
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
40%
10%
The music in the game is widely praised for its pleasant and relaxing qualities, enhancing the overall experience with smooth and jazzy tunes that complement the game's aesthetic. Many players appreciate the ability to listen to their own music or podcasts in the background, although some noted that the game's music can become repetitive over time. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, making it enjoyable for extended play.
- “The mood of the game and the music makes for a relaxing experience.”
- “Classy retro card game with beautiful illustrations and jazzy music.”
- “Nice background music making it relaxing and fun to play.”
- “Music got boring fast, easy off in settings.”
- “Game is still playing music and I am not playing the game.”
- “The music is terrible.”
gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
24%
14%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its clean layout, smooth mechanics, and enjoyable experience, with many users highlighting its stylish graphics and natural feel. However, some players have reported issues with the app's recognition of opponent disconnections, which can lead to frustrating forfeitures or losses. While the gameplay is generally well-received, there are occasional complaints about pacing and a desire for a more friendly, less mechanical experience.
- “Very clean layout and easy gameplay.”
- “I really enjoyed and appreciate the gameplay of it.”
- “Gameplay is smooth and moves quickly.”
- “The second is that when opponents disconnect during gameplay, the app doesn't always recognize this in a timely manner, and you wind up stuck in either a forfeiture or worse, a loss.”
- “Sometimes problematic in gameplay.”
- “Takes forever for gameplay.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as funny and addictive, with players finding amusement in the unexpected outcomes, such as opponents winning quickly. However, some users express skepticism about the authenticity of their opponents, suggesting that the game may rely on computer-generated players rather than real ones, which adds to the comedic experience.
- “Funny and addictive”
- “It's funny that every time I play.”
- “I find it funny that the 'person' I'm playing will gin after only 3 or 4 turns. I think it's like a mini-clip game; they say you are playing real people, but it's really a computer. It might be more believable if I could gin in just a few moves too, but that never happens, which makes me think it's not a real person I'm playing against.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is praised for being wonderful and classic, contributing positively to the overall experience. Users express a strong appreciation for the game's immersive and engaging environment.
- “Wonderful atmospheric and classic card game.”
- “I liked the atmosphere.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users suggest that incorporating a quest mode could enhance the story experience by providing players with opportunities to earn more in-game currency, potentially through ad viewing.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by technical issues, as players express frustration over unresponsive controls that hinder their gameplay experience.