42

Droid 42

About this game

Enjoy a game of 42 dominoes, also known as Texas 42. 42 is a trick taking game played with double six dominoes. You are paired with a computer partner against two computer opponents. Take 7 marks or 250 points and win the game.

Supports many popular domino variants including Low (Nello), Forced Only Low, Splash, Plunge, Sevens, Forced Only Sevens, Doubles Trump, and No Trump. Your chosen combination can be easily setup within the preferences menu.

Domino game results are stored locally in your app. Access the statistics and see how you have been measuring up.

FAQ
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(1) How can I lay down my hand?

Tapping the green check mark icon or red x icon will end the current hand. The check mark appears when you have enough points to meet your bid. The x appears when you can no longer make your bid.

(2) How do I display the hidden played dominoes on 2 mark bids?

Within the trick dialog, tapping any domino or hidden trick icon will display all played dominoes.

(3) Can I undo a bid or trump selection?

If you are the high bidder, an undo icon appears. Tapping the icon will undo the last bid, trump, or contract selection.

(4) Why is a bid yellow?

A yellow bid indicates a forced bid.

(5) What are the different AI play styles?

Conservative: Only bids above 30 with really strong hands.
Normal: Bids on a mix of hands. More likely to bid 31-35.
Aggressive: Bids on most any hand if there is a chance to make it.
Once play starts, the three variants generally follow the same strategies.

Ratings and reviews

This is the best overall 42 game I have tried. Over last several years it has improved my skills significantly. Averaged winning only 45% of the time for first year and now winning 52% over the last few hundred games played. The normal setting for aggressiveness of the computer is the most challenging. I suggest turn off Sevens or make forced bid only.

Could be good, and occasionally will be. However, after a number of games dominoes drawn will be nearly the same, and junk. Also, opponents bid at about a 4:1 rate, and often have the perfect counter to their partner's off. My partner is occasionally a savant, but goes through phases were he is an idiot. I have tried clearing storage and the cache, uninstalling, then reinstalling MANY times, but there is clearly something still held in my phone, as I ll start again with nearly the same hands.

Gig Em! This is a very good 42 engine...very customizable from conservative to aggressive and with all the variations we used in the dorms. The randomization is good and the play is realistic. When I turn on all the options it almost feels like I am back on the quad playing with my fellow Ags! The only thing I wish they would do is provide an online option. If you like 42...this is your app!

What's new

Add support for dark mode menus
Display trick numbers