# Auction / Forty Fives

> Card Game 1 vs 1 against CPU

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1456073742](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1456073742)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1456073742`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Matt Kelly
- **Category:** Card
- **Rating:** 2.90 / 5 (54 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.4
- **Last updated:** 2021-07-29
- **First published:** 2019-03-22
- **Size:** 255 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/auction-forty-fives/id1456073742)
- **Website:** [https://www.facebook.com/FortyFivesApp/](https://www.facebook.com/FortyFivesApp/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://fortyfives483477491.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/?frame-nonce=0d45927ab6](https://fortyfives483477491.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/?frame-nonce=0d45927ab6)

## Description

OBJECTIVE OF THE GAME
The goal is to accumulate as much tricks as possible. And to exceed your score above 120. When your score is above 120 you win.

Rank in trump suit:
Spades and clubs: 5 (high), J, A, A, K, Q, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
Hearts: 5 (high), J, A, K, Q, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 4, 3, 2.
Diamonds: 5 (high), J, A, A, K, Q, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 4, 3, 2.
Rank of cards in plain suits (no trump):
Spades and clubs: K (high), Q, J, A, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
Diamonds: K (high), Q, J, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, A.
Hearts: K (high), Q, J, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2.

BIDDING
The game starts off with Bidding stage of the game (15,20,25,30). You hold bids when you are the dealer and make bids if you are not. 

CALLS TRUMP
If you have received the bid then you may call trump. Calling Trump allows you to decide what cards are the strongest. (Someone Always calls trump).

Discard Stage
The player whom called the Trump will receive a kitty (4 extra cards). When you receive the Kitty you will be able to discard cards. The player who did not call Trump will only be able to discard the cards he has.

THE PLAY
 Each player, in turn, must follow suit if possible if trump has been player. If unable to follow suit, a player may play any card they would like. If players do not play trump they can play any card they like.

ACES OF HEARTS
The Ace of hearts ignores trump rules (Except when trump is Hearts). This card can be played strategically to maximize your trick taking potential.

## Rankings

- #202,588 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, Auction / Forty Fives is a fun, family-friendly game that doubles as a learning tool and plays well in single-player mode. The flow is engaging, and some users are willing to pay for an ad-free version. Still, reviews repeatedly flag issues: biased AI with non-random dealing, poor/faulty rule handling (especially for partners/cutthroat and third man high), unreliable online play, and heavy ads with microcharges and UI annoyances.

### Pros

- Family-friendly and educational; kids learn strategy quickly.
- Solid single-player against the computer; gameplay flows well.
- Ad-free option available via a paid upgrade.
- Accessible on tablets; easy to learn and play.

### Cons

- Biased AI and non-random card dealing; computer tends to win frequently.
- Unreliable online play with freezes and failing invites.
- Heavy ads and microcharges; ad-free option desired.
- Rules for Partners/Cut Throat not implemented correctly (no third-man-high; following-suit issues).
- UI/UX issues, such as the pass button covering cards and dragging to play being cumbersome on iPhone.

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