Pig Hunter - Tien Len/Thirteen

First off, I like how clean the app looks and how smoothly things run. I also like the different game modes and rule types that one can choose. However, the algorithm which is used to generate the random hands is absolutely poor. I have played thousands of “13” games in my life and I can say from experience that being dealt three consecutive pairs or four of a kind is uncommon. However, this app seems to generate these combinations almost every game. On top of that, these combinations will appear more than once in one match and that is even more rare. As a result, the matches in this app are unrealistic and completely unbalanced. For example, I once played on a table where the same person got three consecutive pairs in three straight matches. I don’t know if the developers have ever played this game in real life, but that almost never happens. Until the algorithm is fixed, this app will remain mediocre at best. There is something special about getting dealt three consecutive pairs, four consecutive pairs, and four of a kind. However, this app has destroyed those beautiful moments by making these combinations common and boring.

I was taught this game in high school by some Vietnamese friends. It’s pretty close to how I learned. A couple minor things I think would improve the app. First, the version I learned had a rule that if everyone passes the person that played the last card or cards could play all cards of that type (single, pairs, trips, runs etc etc) that were higher in their hand. I believe this would speed the game up and would reduce the number of times someone waits till they see a red 2 to play their trap. The other minor issue is there’s no way to turn in all of your pigs at once. I just got an achievement that rewarded me with 200 pig skins and to turn them in I have to press that button 200 times. Please consider adding an option to turn in all at once. Other than these minor issues I love the game and I’m hooked on this app. Thank you

The biggest issue i have with the rules or scoring is that there is such a big emphasis on 2s and being penalized for losing with 2s in your hand. You could have 12 cards in your hand and get last but lose just as many coins if you only had the 2 of spades in your hand. I dont like the scoring on 2s and it would be nice if the 3 of spades went first every hand instead of winner. Other than that though ive really enjoyed it. Even though i grew up with different rules, ill gladly take this version as long as i get to play 13