# Rook

> Kentucky Discard

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id789382449](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id789382449)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id789382449`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** fishdog.net
- **Category:** Card
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (6,943 ratings)
- **Version:** 26.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-09-30
- **First published:** 2018-04-06
- **Size:** 32 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rook/id789382449)
- **Website:** [https://fishdog.net](https://fishdog.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://fishdog.net/privacy](http://fishdog.net/privacy)

## Description

Rook: Kentucky Discard is a Chrome extension that brings the popular trick-taking card game to your browser. The design is color-blind friendly, featuring a Rook card as a castle piece and a deck numbered 5–14 (with optional 1) across four suits plus the Rook. 

Gameplay covers dealing, bidding to name trump, widow discards, and trick play. Points assign values to cards (Rook = 20; 14 and 10 = 10; 5 = 5), and teams aim for 300 points or a 300-point lead to win. You can adjust settings to determine how discards are allocated (to the bidder or last-trick winner). There is also a related paid Rook Gold app with no ads available on the App Store.

## Rankings

- #21,530 — Overall

## Review summary

Users love the app for nostalgia, offline play, and flexible rules, plus learning benefits. Repeated downsides include weak AI, no real online play, and update-induced usability issues with bugs. They want real opponents, fairer AI, and smoother updates.

### Pros

- Nostalgia and enduring enjoyment of the classic Rook game.
- Offline play without requiring WiFi.
- Rules and variations are customizable, with multiple play options.
- Helps improve Rook skills and is learning-friendly with replay features.
- Fun and family-friendly, with broad appeal for long-time players.

### Cons

- AI partner is often weak or biased against human players, affecting competitiveness.
- Lack of online multiplayer; desire to play against real players is frequently expressed.
- Recent updates degrade usability (new UI hiding features, hamburger menu) and cause glitches.
- Bugs and instability, including freezing and startup issues.
- Partner bidding and scoring can feel unfair or poorly implemented.

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