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Cutthroat Pinochle+

3-handed pinochle with no ads

Ratings

Age

4+

Category

Card

Languages

English

Cutthroat Pinochle is a faithful digital recreation of the popular three-handed card game. Compete against two computer opponents in a battle of bidding, melding, and trick-taking. The game features customizable rules, including different target scores and bidding minimums. With a clean, easy-to-read interface and intelligent AI, Cutthroat Pinochle offers a challenging and authentic experience for players of all skill levels.

Dinsun Expert Review

Our Expert Score

76/100

Cutthroat Pinochle is a solid, no-frills digital version of the classic three-handed card game. For fans of the traditional trick-taking game, this app provides exactly what you need: a reliable AI that plays competently and a clean interface that doesn't get in the way of the cards. The 'Cutthroat' variant is particularly engaging because it removes the predictability of team play, making every man for himself.

The game does a great job of handling the complexities of the bidding and melding phases, which can often be the most confusing part of Pinochle for newcomers. While it lacks the flashy graphics of modern social card games, its strength lies in its speed and accuracy. It’s an excellent way to practice your strategy or kill ten minutes with a few hands. It’s a dependable, high-fidelity card game for purists.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

Features

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Intelligent AI that adapts to your playstyle

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Clean, distraction-free card interface

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Customizable game rules and scoring

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Detailed statistics and win tracking

Tips & Walkthrough

Gameplays

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Q&A

This version focuses on a high-quality single-player experience against AI opponents.

Ratings & Reviews

Best Pinochle game on iOS.
Mon Jun 17 2024 XcxcbX

Better than the 4 player games for sure. I have played them all extensively and enjoy them all. But cutthroat is the BEST. the only thing that I would request other than a better computer logic is an option to play with other people. Thanks for the fun!

Many good points but...
Fri Jul 26 2019 1pilgrim

This app is very well designed with good graphics and good bidding by the computer players. Where it falls short is you cannot set minimum point card totals in order to save your meld or to make your bid. The result is the game often comes down to how much meld a player has. The play of the cards frequently has little effect on the game. Overall though, with the exception of the above, the game designers did an excellent job.

Points to save meld
Sun Mar 14 2021 g-g mom

There is no option to change points for a save other than 1 or 0. With 80 cards you should have to make 20 to save. PLEASE CHANGE IN SETTINGS!

Best Pinocle Game
Wed Feb 08 2023 JDesjar

It has multiple options of play. Love playing partners. Great game and version of the game.

Great game
Sat Mar 21 2020 sensei ed

Enjoy addictive

Great Improvement
Tue Jan 31 2017 Tigerwine

I have been waiting for double-deck version for quite awhile and this is really good. Only one major need is the option to require tricks be required to save meld. Current option is 0 or 1. We have always played, winning bidder must take 20 and other two players must take 15. 5-card widow can prompt a lot of very risky bidding. A 2-card widow restrains that a bit. I have played both ways, so an option would be nice. Thanks to developer for great improvements. Without a doubt, this is the best Pinochle version on the market.

The most challenging way to play pinochle
Mon Dec 29 2014 off_center

I have been waiting for a 3 handed pinochle app for years! The layout is nice, the rules are fully customizable, the graphics are decent, and the computer opponents seem to play a pretty decent game.

Cutthroat the best
Sat May 21 2016 Bruw001

Challenging you have out done all others!

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