We present to you a collection of the best Android card games available on the Play store. We’ve got recreations which deliver the classics just the way they’re meant to be played and also releases which have their own unique tweaks and features. From poker to UNO to solitaire to bingo, we’ve got a wide assortment of titles which are just perfect for leisure playing. Head on below for a descriptive roster of games.
1. Collection of card games:
Just as the name suggests, this application is a collection of different card games which are conveniently clubbed into a single package. There are 6 releases in total, namely Durak, Thousand, Nine, Klondike, Spider and FreeCell. The graphics here are pretty basic, so don’t expect to find any cool animations and stuff. The UI is simple as well as clutter-free and controls are very intuitive. The game allows you to play in landscape or portrait mode as well as undo and redo moves as you wish. Apart from these, it features multiplayer support over Bluetooth and an auto save option.
2. Solitaire:
Solitaire which is also known by many as Klondike and Patience around the globe, is one of the finest ways to kill time no matter where you are or what you’re doing, be it waiting for your train, while having a cup of coffee or during dinner. This release from MobilityWare aims to retain the classic experience through gameplay tailored for small and large screen devices. The main features here include Draw 1 card and Draw 3 cards, support for landscape as well as portrait gameplay, Vegas scoring and statistics logging. Being a free release, expect to encounter ads during gameplay.
3. Live Hold’em Poker Pro:
Dragonplay’s Live Hold’em Poker Pro has got quite a reputation on Google’s mobile platform and it brings Texas Hold’em Poker to the masses through multiplayer support. You will need to register with the company to play and this can be done by linking your Facebook account or an email ID. And as an added bonus, the developer is offering up to $500,000 of free chips when you sign up for the first time. Additionally, there are lucky draws and the game offers free gold on a daily basis. To enhance the overall experience, you can chat with players and various modes are also available like Fast Tables, Shootout tournament, Sit-n-Go tournament and more.
4. Bingo Heaven:
There are various variants of Bingo, but the one being offered by Super Lucky Casino delivers the classic experience where you rely on chance to match numbers which are randomly placed on 5×5 matrices. To spice things up, the developer has thrown in various collectibles like coins, chests, power ups and more. For every session, you will have to spend coins to buy cards. If you win, just make sure you don’t scream Bingo out loud.
Texas HoldEm Poker Deluxe is another release on this roster which offers classic gameplay. The title was initially released on Facebook and the mobile versions have been designed to integrate with the social networking service to get players connected to a large community which according to the developer, amounts to over 16 million. As a bonus for installing the game, you get $30,000 worth of free chips and there are gifts as well as bonuses being handed out on a daily basis. Games take place between 5 to 9 players and you’ll be able to interact with others through the integrated chat feature or by sending complimentary gifts and drinks.
6. Hearts Free:
The popular 4-player game has been made available on Android in its classic form through AI Factory Limited. Well, the developer has thrown in some pretty neat features to deliver an immersive experience. First of all, you’ll be able to implement the Jack of Diamonds rule as an option, enable card passing and also undo moves. Apart from modifying the background, you can set the difficulty level by choosing from 10 AI players which go from beginner to expert level. The UI is designed for tablets as well as smartphones.
7. UNO & Friends:
UNO is certainly one of the most enjoyable games to play with friends since it’s quite easy to learn and very addictive. This release from Gameloft allows you to enjoy UNO with friends and others online. You’ll be able to host sessions and invite specific friends to play. Or, let the title choose your opponents from players around the globe. The developer has also thrown in leaderboards and various customization options. There are Boosts and Super Boosts power-ups as well, to give you an advantage. UNO & Friends plays nice with Facebook and Google+.
8. Zynga Poker:
If it’s social gaming, then Zynga is one of the finest developers in this segment. Like all other poker titles on this compilation, Zynga’s version also offers free chips once you sign up (up to $20,000). Apart from this, there are daily high chip payouts where you can win up to $100,000. The title offers casual Texas Hold ’Em gameplay and if you’re really feeling lucky, you can jump into tournaments to win big bucks. It also allows you to chat with players at the table and buy them gifts.
Conclusion:
So those are some of the best Android card games you’ll find on the Play store. If there’s anything that we’ve missed, feel free to let us know. Also, all of them are free and while that’s a good thing, the downside here is that you will have to deal with advertisements.