The digital version of Spoons captures the chaotic energy of the real-life card game surprisingly well. The core loop of quickly passing cards to find a four-of-a-kind is translated into a fast-paced 'card swapping' mechanic that keeps you on your toes. The 'twitch' element of grabbing a spoon once someone else has made a match is preserved here, leading to some tense moments against the AI or other players.
While visually simple, the game is polished and easy to pick up, making it a great choice for families. Itβs a faithful recreation of a classic parlor game that works well on a mobile screen, though the thrill of physically lunging for a spoon is replaced by a quick tap.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 3.0Fri Sep 23 2016
This app has been updated by Apple to display the AppleΒ Watch app icon.
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Play the classic Spoons card game on your phone or tablet.
Suitable for all ages: easy for everyone to understand and play.
Deck options: play with classic cards, or cards with animals, colors or scenery.
Difficulty levels: the speed of your opponents can be slowed down for young children.
Game length: play for different objects - hat, cork, spoon, etc for a quick or full length game.
No ads, no in-app purchases.
How to play Spoons: Spoons is like musical chairs but played with cards. Instead of waiting for the music to stop, players wait till one of them get four matching cards. That player grabs a spoon and then the other players try to get one of the remaining spoons. The player who misses out on a spoon gets a letter, and another round is played. When a player has enough letters to spell the name of the spoon, she is eliminated. The last remaining player is the winner.
Requires iOSΒ 9.3 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPodΒ touch.Play the classic Spoons card game on your phone or tablet.
Suitable for all ages: easy for everyone to understand and play.
Deck options: play with classic cards, or cards with animals, colors or scenery.
Difficulty levels: the speed of your opponents can be slowed down for young children.
Game length: play for different objects - hat, cork, spoon, etc for a quick or full length game.
No ads, no in-app purchases.
How to play Spoons: Spoons is like musical chairs but played with cards. Instead of waiting for the music to stop, players wait till one of them get four matching cards. That player grabs a spoon and then the other players try to get one of the remaining spoons. The player who misses out on a spoon gets a letter, and another round is played. When a player has enough letters to spell the name of the spoon, she is eliminated. The last remaining player is the winner.








Spoons is a fast-paced card swapping game where the goal is to collect four-of-a-kind. Once a player succeeds, everyone must grab a spoon from the center. There is always one less spoon than there are players, so someone will be left out! Lose enough rounds to spell the word 'S-P-O-O-N' and you're eliminated. The last player standing wins.
Fast-paced card swapping action
Classic family-friendly rules
Play against AI or friends
Easy-to-learn mechanics
Keep your eyes on the spoons, not just your cards. As soon as you see a spoon disappear, tap the center immediately, even if you don't have a match yet!
The dealer takes a card from the deck and passes one to the left. Cards move quickly around the table. Your goal is to react fast and find a matching set of four.
The game typically supports 3 to 8 players, with the digital version offering various AI configurations.