Pinochle Pro

Name: Pinochle Pro
Rating: 4.6 (558 reviews)
Author: Black Panther Software

Play with animated characters

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

558 Ratings
Age Rating

4+
Years
Category

Card
Developer

Black Panther Software
Language

EN
English
Size

29.1
MB

Dive into the world of classic Pinochle with our immersive card game that combines strategic gameplay with whimsical characters that respond to the game. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a newcomer to the game, our app offers a captivating experience that will keep you coming back for more. Key Features: Advanced AI Opponents: Challenge yourself against our top-notch AI opponents, each designed to provide a challenging and realistic gameplay experience. Sharpen your skills and enjoy the thrill of strategic card play as you face off against virtual opponents who adapt to your every move. Animated Characters: Watch your gameplay come to life with animated characters that respond to the twists and turns of each match. Our characters express joy, frustration, and anticipation, adding an extra layer of entertainment to your Pinochle experience. Customizable Gameplay: Tailor your Pinochle experience to your liking with customizable settings. Adjust difficulty levels, choose your preferred rules, and explore different variations of the game to keep things exciting. Detailed Statistics: Track your progress and analyze your gameplay with detailed statistics. Monitor your win-loss record, study your strategies, and become a Pinochle master. Engaging Rewards and Achievements: Earn rewards and unlock achievements as you progress through the game. Celebrate your victories and strive for new milestones, adding an extra layer of motivation to your Pinochle journey. Download now and immerse yourself in the ultimate Pinochle card game experience. The cards are dealt, the characters are ready – are you?

Ratings & Reviews

4.6

out of 5

558 Ratings

Realistic pinochle game play
04/11/2024

Dennis - Ohio
I play the ad-free version. I’ve been playing the game with few glitches and no crashes. Both partner and opponent play seems to make “pinochle sense”, with no one making blatantly stupid plays (like throwing a second ace to give your partner a counter early in the hand). I’m curious about the Achievements, though: I’ve blown past 100 games, but somehow haven’t earned that badge yet. I think player Shirley got broken in the recent (2024) upgrade, though. She now says after every deal “that’s because you’re sitting in my lucky chair.” She only ever used to say that when someone else got a really good hand.

Developer Response
Thanks for the review Dennis! And for the report about the couple of issues you’ve encountered. I’ll dig into them!
Realistic pinochle game play
04/11/2024

Dennis - Ohio

I play the ad-free version. I’ve been playing the game with few glitches and no crashes. Both partner and opponent play seems to make “pinochle sense”, with no one making blatantly stupid plays (like throwing a second ace to give your partner a counter early in the hand). I’m curious about the Achievements, though: I’ve blown past 100 games, but somehow haven’t earned that badge yet. I think player Shirley got broken in the recent (2024) upgrade, though. She now says after every deal “that’s because you’re sitting in my lucky chair.” She only ever used to say that when someone else got a really good hand.
Developer Response 04/12/2024
Thanks for the review Dennis! And for the report about the couple of issues you’ve encountered. I’ll dig into them!
Sort of accessible to the blind, but question about seeing trump and scoring.
04/02/2020

dcbahr1
Hi, so your app is very accessible for the most part using the Voiceover screen reader. I'm totally blind, used to play pinochle with braille cards. There's just one problem. I can't tell what's trump. It's shown up a few times, but I've made bad passes when trying to pass cards to my partner. So maybe if there's something that says what trump is, that would be very helpful. Other than that, I can play the game because I can count cards in my head. Update: another big problem. I'm very confused. If someone plays, on my left, a Queen of Spades, and my partner (north), plays the Ace of Spades, East plays, say, Jack of Spades, and I play a King of Spades, that should give my partner and I 2 pointers. Instead, they seem to be going to the West-East partnership. That's not right! If North plays the Ace, then they get the trick. At least, that's how I was told. It seems that in this version, whoever plays the trump card first wins the trick. Was I told incorrectly or something?
Sort of accessible to the blind, but question about seeing trump and scoring.
04/02/2020

dcbahr1

Hi, so your app is very accessible for the most part using the Voiceover screen reader. I'm totally blind, used to play pinochle with braille cards. There's just one problem. I can't tell what's trump. It's shown up a few times, but I've made bad passes when trying to pass cards to my partner. So maybe if there's something that says what trump is, that would be very helpful. Other than that, I can play the game because I can count cards in my head. Update: another big problem. I'm very confused. If someone plays, on my left, a Queen of Spades, and my partner (north), plays the Ace of Spades, East plays, say, Jack of Spades, and I play a King of Spades, that should give my partner and I 2 pointers. Instead, they seem to be going to the West-East partnership. That's not right! If North plays the Ace, then they get the trick. At least, that's how I was told. It seems that in this version, whoever plays the trump card first wins the trick. Was I told incorrectly or something?
Great Game
07/18/2020

54rea
This game is a lot of fun. The lower ratings seem to be for earlier issues that the developer has since corrected. I like that the game automatically calculates the meld for you. Also you can see and change the players. In this version, the winner of the bid exchanges 4 cards with their partner which makes the game more interesting. There are ads, but they are not too annoying and there is an option to remove ads for $4.99. I am really enjoying this game.

Developer Response
Thanks! Glad your enjoying the game! You can adjust the number of cards to pass on settings of desire as well.-Travis
Great Game
07/18/2020

54rea

This game is a lot of fun. The lower ratings seem to be for earlier issues that the developer has since corrected. I like that the game automatically calculates the meld for you. Also you can see and change the players. In this version, the winner of the bid exchanges 4 cards with their partner which makes the game more interesting. There are ads, but they are not too annoying and there is an option to remove ads for $4.99. I am really enjoying this game.
Developer Response 07/29/2020
Thanks! Glad your enjoying the game! You can adjust the number of cards to pass on settings of desire as well.-Travis
Partner Outbids Then Passes
04/06/2020

Muijfnjc
I’ve played this game nearly 2700 times, so its safe to say I like it OK.However there is one major flaw in the bidding, and it has happened to me several times. I bid, my partner bids, it comes back to me and, though I like my hand, since my partner outbid me I assume he has a strong hand and thus pass, allowing him to carry us. Then, surprise, he passes on his next bid.Where I come from, even if he isn’t a real person, I ought to be able to assume he is going to carry on the bid, at least for a bit. After all, we want to force the other side to work for it and if we don’t win the bid, perhaps make them go set.This ought to be a relatively easy fix, and would improve the game. When my machine partner outbids me and I pass, he needs to bid at least 1-3 more times. You have to make a commitment to your partner when you outbid him, so that we increase the odds of winning the bid with the better of our two hands in control.

Developer Response
Good feedback. I just uploaded a build that will cause the AI to keep bidding a bit after you pass. It might take a day or two to circulate out.
Partner Outbids Then Passes
04/06/2020

Muijfnjc

I’ve played this game nearly 2700 times, so its safe to say I like it OK.However there is one major flaw in the bidding, and it has happened to me several times. I bid, my partner bids, it comes back to me and, though I like my hand, since my partner outbid me I assume he has a strong hand and thus pass, allowing him to carry us. Then, surprise, he passes on his next bid.Where I come from, even if he isn’t a real person, I ought to be able to assume he is going to carry on the bid, at least for a bit. After all, we want to force the other side to work for it and if we don’t win the bid, perhaps make them go set.This ought to be a relatively easy fix, and would improve the game. When my machine partner outbids me and I pass, he needs to bid at least 1-3 more times. You have to make a commitment to your partner when you outbid him, so that we increase the odds of winning the bid with the better of our two hands in control.
Developer Response 06/13/2020
Good feedback. I just uploaded a build that will cause the AI to keep bidding a bit after you pass. It might take a day or two to circulate out.

New Features Shoot the Moon — Bid to win every trick for bonus points. AI opponents can attempt it too. Choose whether a failed attempt costs the hand or the whole game Classic Scoring Mode — Switch between modern and classic Pinochle scoring display (e.g. a run is worth 150 instead of 15) Minimum Meld Requirement — Require 0, 10, or 20 meld to keep your bid (configurable in settings) Auto-Redeal Rules — Automatically redeal when dealt 5 nines with no meld, or 6+ nines Require Marriage for Trump — Optional rule requiring a marriage in the trump suit to declare it Bug Fixes Fixes duplicate notification alerts

Version 2.25 Apr 21

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Seller: Black Panther Software LLC
Size: 29.1 MB
Category: Card
Compatibility: Requires iOS 26.0 or later.

iPhone
Requires iOS 26.0 or later.

iPad
Requires iPadOS 26.0 or later.

Mac
Requires macOS 26.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.

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Languages: English
Age Rating: 4+

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