Stöck Wyys Stich mobile app for iPhone and iPad
4.6 (
496 ratings )
Games
Card
Family
Developer: Optobyte AG
2.99 USD
Current version: 1.8.6, last update: 6 years agoFirst release : 06 Mar 2010
App size: 49.3 Mb
Pros and cons of Stöck Wyys Stich mobile app for iPhone and iPad
Stöck Wyys Stich mobile app good for
Jass is game (or, more exactly, a family of games) using a distinctive 36-card deck. It is very popular in Switzerland, but not played much elsewhere, which is a shame. Jass is quite an interesting and challenging game, somewhat along the lines of euchre, but with a good deal more depth and variety.
This version provides a decent implementation of some of the most popular variations, with enough flexibility to come close to whatever local rules youre accustomed to playing. The AI players are not outstanding, but theyre good enough to make the game interesting for human players of ordinary skill.
It would be a service to the rest of the world if the program included an English-language interface and a basic tutorial to introduce newcomers to the game.
For those of us who do not have playing partners living near by, this is the next best thing to play a quick game or two without having to have internet access. The degree of sophistication of programing such rather high level of playing is astounding. Would like to see the indication of 7x and 8x in the Coiffeur Jass beyond the few seconds it currently displays, and let the first Stich lay on the table longer in order to absorb info such as a Wyss better. In some regions in CH, one can review the first Stich again once the second has been played - would be a nice option. All in all, a great game so far. Now, if I just could ask my partner to get me a beer from the fridge...
Some bad moments
Not worth the money. Partner has no clue of the game and opponents always play with matching decks. If you guys cant do an app that works with randomly distributed cards and the same AI for your partner and the opponents you should not make a claim this game imitates Jassen, because its doesnt. A lot of frustration for a lot of money.