6 Takes! (also known as '6 nimmt!') is a brilliant digital adaptation of the classic German card game. It’s essentially a game of 'reverse luck'—you want to avoid picking up cards at all costs. The rules are simple enough to learn in five minutes, but the strategy is deep. Trying to predict what cards your opponents will play so you don't end up being the one to place the 6th card in a row is wonderfully stressful.
The app handles the 'simultaneous play' perfectly, making games feel quick and snappy. The AI is surprisingly competent, but playing against real people online is where the real mind games happen. It’s a perfect 'coffee break' game—short, strategic, and high-stakes. If you’re a fan of board games or card games that reward clever planning and a bit of risk-taking, this is a must-have for your collection. It’s simple, clean, and endlessly replayable.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.52Fri Dec 05 2025
- Playing cards move faster (if this is set)
- Texts are easier to read
- Bugfixes
6 takes! - Wolfgang Kramer's ingeniously simple card game with "bullheads" - now as an app.
The aim of the game is to avoid getting cards. Each card you have to pick up costs you points for each bullhead on it. The player with the fewest bullheads at the end of the game is the winner. It sounds easier than it is, players will need some great tactics and perhaps a little luck.
6 takes! is regarded as a modern classic among card games and has been sold all over the world.
It has won the German "Games Prize" and has also been nominated "Game of the year".
Licensed by AMIGO Spiel + Freizeit GmbH
Features:
- 6 takes! Singleplayer mode against up to four computer opponents.
- Three levels of difficulty
- Multiplayer mode for up to four players around the same device
- Quick game or first to 66 minus points
Requires iOS 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.6 takes! - Wolfgang Kramer's ingeniously simple card game with "bullheads" - now as an app.
The aim of the game is to avoid getting cards. Each card you have to pick up costs you points for each bullhead on it. The player with the fewest bullheads at the end of the game is the winner. It sounds easier than it is, players will need some great tactics and perhaps a little luck.
6 takes! is regarded as a modern classic among card games and has been sold all over the world.
It has won the German "Games Prize" and has also been nominated "Game of the year".
Licensed by AMIGO Spiel + Freizeit GmbH
Features:
- 6 takes! Singleplayer mode against up to four computer opponents.
- Three levels of difficulty
- Multiplayer mode for up to four players around the same device
- Quick game or first to 66 minus points










6 Takes! is the official app for the world-famous card game by Wolfgang Kramer. The goal is simple: avoid taking cards. Each card you pick up costs you points for every bullhead on it. Players simultaneously choose a card to add to one of four rows. If you play the sixth card in a row, you must take the first five. It’s a game of tactical brilliance, luck, and predicting your opponents' moves. Play against sophisticated AI, or challenge friends and family in this perfectly ported digital classic.
Official licensed version of '6 nimmt!'
Single-player mode against varied AI levels
Local multiplayer 'Pass and Play' mode
Includes both Classic and Professional rule sets
Multilingual support and clear tutorial for beginners
In 6 Takes!, playing a very low card can be a life-saver or a disaster. If your card is lower than the last card in all four rows, you get to choose which row to take. Use this strategically to clear a row with very few bullheads before it gets filled up by other players. Always try to stay in the middle of the pack—being too aggressive with high cards often leads to taking a full row of 5 cards.
Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-longing-mobile/id1664728844. The Longing Mobile. Application Systems Heidelberg Software GmbH.
TouchArcade - Fri Jul 11 2025
6 takes! ($1.99) by Application Systems Heidelberg Software GmbH is an exciting new app, based off of Wolfgang Kramer's popular original...
AppAdvice - Mon Jan 11 2016
The app includes both the 'Classic' and 'Professional' rules. In Professional mode, you know which cards are in play, which adds a massive layer of card-counting strategy. You can play solo against up to 3 AI opponents with different difficulty settings, or use the 'Pass and Play' mode for local fun with friends. The clean interface ensures you can always see the bullhead count in every row.
This version focuses on high-quality single-player AI and local 'Pass and Play' multiplayer for a great tabletop-style experience.