Jass
Card
Ratings
Age
4+
Category
Card
Languages
English
Fri Oct 24 2014
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
iOS 8 compatibility, iPhone 5,6 and 6 plus compatibility
Jass brings the beloved Swiss national card game to your mobile device with stunning authenticity. Choose from popular variants like 'Schieber' or 'Differenzler' and test your skills against intelligent AI opponents. Featuring traditional Swiss-German or French-style card decks, the app offers a highly customizable experience for players of all levels. Whether you are a master of the 'Trump' or a beginner learning the basics, Jass provides a smooth, strategic, and culturally rich gaming experience that honors the tradition of the original tabletop game.
Dinsun Expert Review
Our Expert Score
Jass is a high-quality digital adaptation of the traditional Swiss card game. As an expert in trick-taking games like Bridge and Spades, I was impressed by how well this app captures the specific rules and tactical nuances of Jass. The 'Schieber' and 'Differenzler' variants are implemented flawlessly, providing a deep cultural experience for fans of the genre.
The AI is surprisingly sophisticated, utilizing proper signaling and defensive play that will challenge even veteran players. The interface is clean and traditional, allowing the focus to remain on the cards. While it might be niche for those unfamiliar with the Swiss tradition, the inclusion of a comprehensive rulebook makes it an excellent way for new players to learn. It’s a polished, respectful, and highly strategic card game that feels like a premium tabletop experience on your phone.
Features
Authentic Swiss card game rules
Traditional Swiss-German and French card decks
Sophisticated AI with distinct playstyles
Detailed rulebook for beginners
Tips & Walkthrough
Selecting the right Trump color is the most important part of the 'Schieber' mode. If your hand is balanced, consider 'Unde-Ufe' (bottom-up) or 'Oben-Abe' (top-down) modes to catch the AI off-guard and maximize your points.
Gameplays
The AI partners understand standard Jass signaling. Leading with a low card of a suit you want to play later can help your partner know how to help you control the board.
Screenshot
Q&A
'Schieber' is the most popular 4-player team variant of Jass where partners work together to win tricks and reach a target score.
Ratings & Reviews
I love it!
Wed Jul 26 2017 Rera1lerI give this three stars because I am playing from the US and can't get online play or create an account. My family has played this game for generations and the rules we play by are a bit different? But game play is the same. Thanks for making the app! My family would love to play with the international group of players if the developers can write us in! I look foreword to playing with you all!
Nice interface but occasionally a dumb computer
Thu Jan 17 2019 flyingsurgeonHi. The computer player makes bad decisions enough of the time to impact the game play. For example in top down or bottom up they may not lead with the best card.
A near perfect First
Mon Jun 22 2009 chizz.alienI learned how to Jass on a visit to Austria, years ago. Then discovered it was the fore-father of a game we always played in the States, called Euchre. I have since been spreading the word and teaching everyone I know about this challenging, complex, yet deeply satisfying game. Being away from Europe most of the time, I have craved such an app for my iphone. At last here is one. And it's fantastic! Exquisitely designed and well thought-out, given the many afore-mentioned complexities. My only complaint would be one that ultimately can't be remedied until the Austrians make a contribution; that there would be a version with the terminology and cards I learned with-- Laub, Schell, Goss, Bock, usw... And of course, some of the drama that one always encounters in a real game-- the congratulations and dissapointments for Stich, Match, Gegenmatch and the hub-bub associted with such declarations-- is missing. But, hey, I understand! This game is a serious accomplishment given how incredibly varied it is, in real life, from country to country, region to region, dorf to dorf. Well-done!
Impossible to cancel
Tue Dec 05 2023 RAD69BUTTThere is no way to cancel the purchase. The support link goes to a dead page. Please refund my purchase. There is no way to contact Apple directly.
Very nice user interface
Sat Oct 24 2009 Francois B.I could not play online yet though, no luck with account activation. It should be possible to have the activation e-mail re-sent, but I have not found a way to. UI improvement: when it's our turn to choose the trump suit, our cards could be more visible, like full screen, not grayed out at the bottom of the screen.
Fun but buggy new update
Wed Sep 29 2010 ASDFASDGV1 worked well. V2 crashes randomly, most often when I choose trump playing Shieber Chicane 2500. Bummer! Please fix the bugs! Love the new addition of Swiss German. Update: consistently crashes with iPhone 4.... Bummer again.
Great game
Thu Feb 04 2010 ssm10Great game! Well worth it since I don't have players nearby. It also lets my husband learn the game without me. Agree with the previous post about needing more variants. I find the slalom (alternating oben abe & unden ufe) and the half/half (4 of oa or uu followed by 5 of the other) particularly challenging.
Works great now!
Sun Aug 18 2013 SchwiizerbuebeCrashed several times in a row by rebooting fixed the problem
