Black Bird

Blackbird is a fast-moving four-player trick-taking card game where bidding, teamwork, trump, and timing decide every round — now with the new Red One ruleset, featuring a 30-point super trump card. Play with a partner, bid for the points you think your team can capture, choose the trump suit, and try to reach 300 points before your opponents. Every hand brings a new challenge: read the table, protect your point cards, manage the Nest, and watch for the wild Blackbird card that can change the round in an instant. Blackbird is easy to start, but full of strategy for players who enjoy competitive card games, partner play, and clever trick-taking decisions. TWO RULE SETS TO PLAY Classic Rules Play the traditional Blackbird ruleset with a 41-card deck: four colored suits and the powerful Blackbird card. Each suit has cards numbered from 5 to 14. Point cards matter most: - Blackbird card: 20 points - 14 cards: 10 points each - 10 cards: 10 points each - 5 cards: 5 points each Each player is dealt 9 cards, and 5 cards are placed in the Nest. Players bid for the right to choose trump and exchange cards with the Nest. The highest bidder must help their team capture at least the number of points they bid. If they fail, their team loses that bid amount. The player who wins each trick leads the next one, and the player who takes the final trick also takes the Nest. Any point cards in the Nest are added to that team's score. The first team to reach 300 points wins. If both teams pass 300 in the same round, the higher score wins. Red One Rules (New!) Red One adds an exciting Kentucky discard ruleset variation for players who want an extra twist. In this ruleset, the Red 30 card is added as the highest trump card in the game. It is worth 30 points and is powerful enough to beat even the Blackbird. This creates bigger swings, tougher bids, and more dramatic moments when the Red One appears at the right time. Red One is perfect for players who like higher-risk hands, bold trump play, and another layer of strategy. PLAY YOUR WAY Blackbird gives you multiple ways to enjoy the game: - Play online with players around the world - Create private tables and play with friends - Practice offline against smart AI opponents - Resume games later, even after a long break - Choose between Classic and Red One rulesets - Earn coins through the Fortune Wheel TEAMWORK AND STRATEGY Blackbird is not just about winning a single trick. You and your partner need to think across the whole round. Should you bid aggressively? Save a trump card? Force out the Blackbird? Protect the Nest? Take the final trick? Every choice can affect the score. Whether you are learning trick-taking card games for the first time or already enjoy partner-based card games, Blackbird gives you a clean, competitive, and replayable card game experience. Bid smart. Call trump. Trust your partner. Watch out for the Blackbird.