Blackbird!

Name: Blackbird!
Price: 1.99 USD
Rating: 4.7 (6954 reviews)
Author: R. Don Wilson

By: R. Don Wilson App

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Overview

Version:

1.8.0

Last updated: 2024-10-28

Features & Capabilities

Blackbird! is a ROOK-inspired trick-taking card game for Chrome. Compete against the computer with two classic rule sets—Kentucky Discard and Western Wyoming—and tailor the rules with on/off options such as including 1s worth 15 points, Low/High/10.5 Blackbird card, removing the Blackbird card, allowing Blackbird to be played anytime, and whether the winning bidder leads the first trick. You can also adjust the game-winning score and bonus for taking the most tricks, among other customizable options.

Earn achievements, track comprehensive game statistics, and challenge friends to beat your scores. This game is not affiliated with Hasbro; ROOK is a registered trademark of Hasbro, Inc.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Games Entertainment

By:

R. Don Wilson

Rating:

4.70

(6,954) 8 new ratings

Version:

1.8.0 Last updated: 2024-10-28

Version code:

869983553

Creation date:

2012-09-28

Compatible devices:

Size:

38.38MB

Price:

1.99

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-06

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 21,576 ▼ 33

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Other platforms

Blackbird (v1.2.0)

26,855 4.21

(2,289)

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Developed by:

R. Don Wilson

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/blackbird/id563960217

Website:

https://blackbird.donwilson.net/

User Reviews

Players love Blackbird! for its nostalgic feel and deep customization across Rook variants, including Red 1 trump. A major recurring wish is for online multiplayer. The app supports practice and learning with solid AI, though some users report AI cheating or frustrating plays. Save/continue issues after updates and occasional bugs also appear in reviews. Overall, the game is enjoyable and feature-rich, with a clear path forward focused on adding online play while preserving customization and gameplay quality.

Pros

Fun to play and nostalgic; great for learning and family play.
Rich customization with many Rook variants and rule options (including Red 1 as trump).
Good for practicing card counting and learning rook strategy.
AI provides a solid, credible challenge and is generally well-programmed across matches.

Cons

No online multiplayer option despite strong user demand; many reviews request online/remote play.
Continue/save-progress feature often broken after updates; users cannot resume ongoing games.
AI can cheat or play in frustrating ways at times, leading to mistrust and disappointment.
Occasional bugs like the game resetting or not remembering progress can disrupt play.

Recent reviews

Idk where it’s but I can’t see to find the multiplayer mode on this game.

by 86*****, 2026-07-22

Look, I know this game has some pretty funky rules, but the makers did a really good job of allowing you to modify. If you are reading this, then you no doubt understand how to play this game. But unless you’re from Medina County Texas, you have no right to consider yourself even an average rook player. I’ve heard this game is played all over the United States, but ain’t nobody out there more diabolical, strategic, or savvy enough to challenge the ancient German Rothe/Rath/Zinsmeyer/Cosgrove/Christopher/Bader/Long/(you aughta catch my drift by now) bloodlines that pass this game down with as much pride as Grand Pappy’s chili recipe. So consider this an open invitation for any of you northern hippies to come try your luck against the true champions. If you accept this invitation called the Pico Gas Station in D’hanis, Texas. Leave your name and phone number, and ask them to put it on the community bulletin board with the simple phrase “Rook Game Wanted” and we will answer the call.