Simorgh's Hokm
Learn & Play Persian Hokm
$0.99 · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Gather 'round for Hokm — the beloved Persian trick-taking card game. Learn the rules with Simorgh, play against friendly bots, or run your own Yalda-night tournament.
Simorgh's Hokm is a warm, modern home for Hokm — the beloved Persian trick-taking card game played around family tables for generations. Whether you're brand new to the game or grew up playing it every Yalda, Simorgh's Hokm brings the joy of the deal to your pocket.
Guided by Simorgh, the magical bird of Persian mythology, you'll learn the rules one hand at a time, practice against three friendly AI opponents, and even host your own in-person tournament — all in one beautiful app.
LEARN WITH SIMORGH Twelve short, guided lessons walk you through everything: the deck, the deal, the hakem, choosing trump (hokm), following suit, winning tricks, and scoring. Quick checks along the way make sure it sticks. About fifteen minutes and you're ready to play.
PLAY SOLO VS. AI Sit down at a beautifully illustrated table with Rostam as your partner and Simorgh and Zal as your opponents. Legal cards are highlighted, winning tricks are called out clearly, and the pace is friendly — perfect for learning or a relaxing hand any time.
HOST A TOURNAMENT Turn one phone into the scorekeeper for your Yalda night, Nowruz gathering, or any family get-together. Choose Round Robin or Bracket format, set rounds per match, and let the app track standings and crown a champion.
CELEBRATE THE CULTURE Discover the Persian holidays that are perfect occasions to gather and play: Yalda, Nowruz, Chaharshanbe Suri, Mehregan, Sizdah Bedar, and more. Each includes the stories and traditions that make every hand feel like home.
BILINGUAL — ENGLISH & فارسی Full Farsi translation with proper right-to-left layout. Tap to hear Persian words like Simorgh, Hokm, and Salaam pronounced correctly.
FEATURES
• 12 guided lessons from beginner to confident player
• Solo play vs. three AI opponents
• Round Robin & Bracket tournament scorekeeper
• Persian holiday guide with countdowns
• Native pronunciation for Persian terms
• Full English & Farsi support (RTL)
• Light & dark themes
• Works fully offline — no account required
Deal a hand. Choose your hokm. Gather your table.
The developer, Ardis Zhong, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Information
- Seller
- Ardis Zhong
- Size
- 5.4 MB
- Category
- Card
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 West Lake Studio
