Matatu Card Game

Name: Matatu Card Game
Rating: 4.2 (22 reviews)
Author: KOLA STUDIOS

By: KOLA STUDIOS App

Ugandan card game classic

Overview

Version:

2.7.2

Last updated: 2026-08-29

Ranking

#247,559 ▲ 11,833

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Matatu is Uganda’s classic shedding card game — fast, social, and full of sharp plays.

Race to empty your hand before your opponent. Use special cards, block attacks, and outthink the AI — or go head-to-head with friends online.

WHY PLAY MATATU • Authentic Ugandan rules players grew up with • Play vs AI when you want a quick match • Online multiplayer to challenge friends • Clean table, clear turns, satisfying wins • Free to play

Perfect if you love Matatu, tonk-style shedding games, or African card classics. Download Matatu and deal your first hand in seconds.

From Kampala to the diaspora — this is the Matatu you remember.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

KOLA STUDIOS

Rating:

4.20

(22) 0.10

Version:

2.7.2 Last updated: 2026-08-29

Version code:

890494038

Creation date:

2013-06-13

Compatible devices:

Size:

72.37MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-03

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Ranking

# 247,559 ▲ 11,833

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Developed by:

KOLA STUDIOS

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/matatu-card-game/id640033065

Website:

https://matatuug.com/

User Reviews

Matatu offers a fun, nostalgic Ugandan card game with solid core rules, and is now available on iOS. However, it suffers from stability problems in online play, a lack of in-app tutorials, and missing social/customization features such as changing your name and Game Center support. Improving multiplayer stability, adding in-app instructions, and expanding customization/AI options would likely raise satisfaction and widen the audience.

Pros

Fun and relaxing Ugandan card game with nostalgic appeal
Solid core rules and gameplay that are easy to pick up once learned
Positive reception and evident developer effort
Now available on iOS, expanding accessibility

Cons

Stability issues in online multiplayer: frequent hangs, pauses, and unfinished games
Lack of in-app tutorials or clear rule explanations, making learning difficult
Missing customization and social features: inability to change player name, no Game Center integration, and limited AI/options

Recent reviews

The rules and game play are there but everything is so small. I am playing on a iPhone max pro and the cars are very small and hard to see. It would also be nice if they sorted by either suit or type automatically for you. This would make the game a 4. To get it to 5 you just need to add that and the selection of how many AI to play against. Back in UG we often play 6 or 7 people but even 4 would nice when using jokers and 3s.