About TractorCards
Tractor (also known as Sheng Ji or 升级) is a classic Chinese card game combining strategy, teamwork, and skill. Play against intelligent AI opponents or challenge real players online with the new multiplayer mode - up to 4...
Tractor (also known as Sheng Ji or 升级) is a classic Chinese card game combining strategy, teamwork, and skill. Play against intelligent AI opponents or challenge real players online with the new multiplayer mode - up to 4 players in real time! ONE-HANDED PORTRAIT MODE . Seamless portrait support on iPhone and iPad for comfortable one-handed play . 3-Tier Spacious HUD with full-width match status cards and large action buttons . Ergonomic touch controls: Undo, Smart Sort, Clear, and Play buttons optimized for thumb reach DIALECT VOICE PACKS . Authentic voice lines in Mandarin, Cantonese, Sichuanese, Dongbei, Henan, and English . Smart audio queue ensures card announcements never overlap or get cut off COSMETIC SHOP & LIVE PREVIEW . Personalize your table with luxury card faces, live animated table backgrounds, and voice packs . Real-time preview directly rendered on your active table before selecting ONLINE MULTIPLAYER (Pro Feature) . Play with up to 4 real players online via internet (Game Center) or local Wi-Fi . Create a private room and share the room code with friends . Join any game with a 6-digit code . Seamless real-time sync using Apple GameKit - no server needed . AI fills any vacant seats automatically . Works over internet (5G/Wi-Fi) or same local network KNOCKOUT TOURNAMENT CUP . 8-team single-elimination tournament! Compete for the Champion Trophy . Free Tournament Entry: Quarterfinals completely free! Unlock Pro for Semi-Finals and Finals . Live match progress card & bracket breakdown: tap matches to inspect round-by-round forms and points TABLE CARD TRACKER HUD (Pro Feature) . Compact, foldable table HUD tracks remaining Jokers, Level Trumps, and 5/10/K point cards in real time with interactive selection glow GAMEPLAY . Four-player card game using two decks (108 cards total) . Two teams compete: North-South vs East-West . Bid for trump during the dealing phase . Level up from 2 to A - first team to pass A wins! . Tractors (consecutive pairs), multi-play, and kitty capture INTELLIGENT AI OPPONENTS (Grandmaster AI 2.0 Engine) . 5 Difficulty Levels: Casual, Standard, Challenging, Master, and Grandmaster . Advanced 108-card memory, precision suit-void detection, tactical trump ruffing, point leak defense, and parallel thinking pacing STATISTICS, ACHIEVEMENTS & GAME CENTER . Detailed statistics tracking win rates, streaks, and scoring breakdown across single-player and multiplayer . Official Game Center integration with 11 unlockable achievements and global leaderboards SAVE & LOAD (Pro Feature) . Save your game progress at any time with multiple save slots SHARE & REPLAY . Share game results and achievements with friends . Review your last trick anytime, or unlock Pro to navigate and inspect all previous tricks in the round IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE . Sound effects, dialect voices, and haptic feedback . Full English and Chinese (Simplified) support . iOS 17.0 or later for iPhone and iPad Download Tractor now and play solo or with friends online!
Version History Version 1.8 — Grandmaster AI 2.0 Tactical Overhaul, Tournament Live Match Progress, Compact Card Tracker HUD & Parallel Pacing MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH: GRANDMASTER AI 2.0 ENGINE • Deep algorithmic overhaul: full 108-card memory tracking all played cards, level trumps, honors, and 5/10/K point cards across all 4 players. • Precision 4-player suit-void detection: AI actively identifies and tracks opponent and partner suit-void status to predict subsequent tricks. • Tactical trump ruffing & control: when void in off-suits, AI decisively ruffs opponent master cards to seize initiative, while protecting trump strength for high-value sweeps. • Point leak prevention: disciplined defense against leaking high-point cards during opponent trump pulls, combined with enhanced partner signaling. • Benchmarked & battle-tested: validated across automated game simulations for top-tier competitive play. PARALLEL AI THINKING & ACCELERATED PACING • AI tree-search computation time is seamlessly subtracted in parallel from delays, eliminating hesitation during deep algorithmic decisions. • Trick collections and card flight animations automatically synchronize with your custom animation speed setting. TOURNAMENT LIVE MATCH PROGRESS & ROUND BREAKDOWN • Real-time match status card pinned to tournament view showing live player level progression and ongoing round counts. • Tap any match in the tournament bracket tree to inspect detailed round-by-round score cards, victory forms, and points captured. COMPACT TABLE CARD TRACKER HUD • Elegant, foldable HUD capsule pinned to the top-leading corner of the table for effortless real-time card counting. • Instantly track remaining Big/Small Jokers, Main/Sub Rank Trumps, 5s, 10s, and Ks without interrupting gameplay. • Dynamic golden glow highlight feedback when selecting cards in your hand. PERFORMANCE & TOURNAMENT POLISH • Full round history logging, smoother table transitions, and enhanced haptic feedback. 1.8 4d ago Version 1.7 — Smart Kitty Bury Assistant, Live Point Tracker, 3D Card Back Flip, Slam Victory Badges & Exclusive Deluxe Bundle 1. SMART KITTY BURY ASSISTANT & RISK INDICATOR • Real-time point counter for selected buried cards with double-penalty risk warnings. • 1-tap "AI Suggest" button recommends optimal suit-clearing bury options to protect points. 2. LIVE POINT TRACKER & REMAINING CARDS BREAKDOWN • Tap Defender Shield or Attacker Bolt badges anytime during play to inspect match points. • Visual 80-point threshold progress bar, captured 5s/10s/Ks breakdown, and unplayed cards count. 3. 3D CARD FLIP IN COSMETIC SHOP & QUICK TABLE THEME SWITCHER • Smooth 3D card back flip preview in the Cosmetic Shop across all 6 luxury styles. • 1-tap palette switcher in top HUD to seamlessly cycle classic felt table themes mid-match. 4. HISTORIC SLAM VICTORY BADGES • Celebratory glowing badges for 0-point Big Slam shutout (+3 levels) and Small Slam (under 40 points). 5. STANDARD MANDARIN VOICE INCLUDED IN PRO • Pro users permanently enjoy standard Mandarin audio; new players receive a 5-game free trial. • 1-tap quick voice switcher right from the table HUD. 6. PRO DELUXE BUNDLE (50% OFF) & UNDO TOKENS • Exclusive 50% discount bundle combining all animated tables, dialect voices, and 20 undo tokens. • Rewind tactical moves in single-player matches with consumable undo tokens. 1.7 Sep 21 Version 1.6 — One-Handed Portrait Mode, Dialect Voices, Cosmetic Shop & Live Analytics ONE-HANDED PORTRAIT MODE & 3-TIER HUD • Seamless portrait support across iPhone and iPad for comfortable one-handed play. • 3-Tier Spacious HUD: Full-width match status cards with trump and team scores, a dedicated full-width action toolbar, and prominent opponent cards with turn countdowns. • Ergonomic touch controls: Larger Undo, Smart Sort, Clear, and Play buttons optimized for thumb reach. DIALECT VOICE PACKS & SMART AUDIO QUEUE • Authentic voice lines in Mandarin, Cantonese, Sichuanese, Dongbei, Henan, and English. • Smart non-overlapping speech queue ensures card announcements never clip or cut off previous voice lines. • Preview and customize voice packs directly in Settings and the Cosmetic Shop. COSMETIC SHOP & LIVE TABLE PREVIEW • Personalize your table with luxury card faces, dynamic animated backgrounds, and voice packs. • Real-time full-screen live preview rendered directly on your active gameplay table before selecting. • Redesigned full-width shop tab navigation. SMART CARD SORTING & UNDO TOKEN SYSTEM • 4 Smart Sort Modes: Instant cycling between Suit Sort (by suit), Rank Sort (all cards high to low), Count Sort (pairs first), and Combo Sort (tractors & points first). • Undo Mechanics: Use Undo Tokens in single-player games to take back tricks, rethink strategy, and review decision making. GAME CENTER ACHIEVEMENTS & GLOBAL LEADERBOARDS • Official Apple Game Center achievement syncing with 11 unlockable badges and real-time banner notifications. • 7 real-time global leaderboards tracking win streaks, highest levels, fastest victories, and tournament trophies. INTERACTIVE IN-GAME TUTORIAL & PLAYER STYLE ANALYTICS • 7-step interactive overlay walkthrough covering all essential rules, portrait controls, and double-tap combo selection. • Player Style Radar tracking aggressive vs. defensive tendencies, point efficiency, and tactical signals. FULL TRICK HISTORY NAVIGATION (Pro Feature) • Free users can always review the latest trick played at any time. • Upgrade to Pro to freely navigate back and forth through all previous tricks in the round with swipe gestures and arrow controls. • View complete trick breakdowns: who led, cards played by each seat, who won, and points captured. FULL-SCREEN MODAL SHEETS & ACCESSIBILITY • All sheets (Settings, Statistics, Tournament, Replay, Cosmetic Shop) now present as full-screen modals across portrait and landscape. • Full Dynamic Type support: prevents text truncation on large system font settings. • Enhanced haptic feedback patterns and confetti victory celebrations. 1.6 Aug 31 Version 1.5 — Knockout Tournament Cup & Pro Paywall NEW: Knockout Tournament Cup • 8-team single-elimination tournament! Compete for the ultimate Champion Trophy. • Free Tournament Entry: All players can enter the Quarterfinals completely free! Unlock Pro for the advanced Semi-Finals and Finals. Tournament HUD & Celebrations • Track your opponent and AI difficulty with immersive table watermarks. • Enjoy special victory celebrations when you defeat a team! Settings & UI Enhancements • New Quick Action buttons for fast access to Tournament and Multiplayer modes. • Fixed and improved Table Theme toggles for a customized gameplay experience. • Version & Build Display directly in the Settings menu. 1.5 Jul 26 Version 1.4 — Enhanced Multiplayer & Share Room Links NEW: Share Room Links • Invite friends easily! Share room codes with a single tap via Messages, WeChat, social apps, and more. • One-Tap Join: Friends can tap the shared link to join your room directly—no need to manually enter the code. • Deep-linking support: Seamless integration with iOS sharing system for instant room access. Multiplayer Enhancements • Improved connection stability when playing over Game Center. • More reliable room discovery and joining experience. • Enhanced UI for hosting and joining multiplayer games. • Better error handling and recovery for network interruptions. NEW: Grandmaster AI Difficulty (Pro) • Ultimate AI challenge with perfect card memory and adaptive learning. • Expert signal system: AI partners coordinate using advanced card signals. • Proactive point protection: AI actively prevents opponents from scoring. • Endgame simulation: Near-perfect play in critical final tricks. • Fixed multiple AI decision logic bugs from version 1.3. UI & UX Polish • Optimized sheet presentations for landscape mode on all devices. • Refined animations and transitions throughout the app. • Better support for all interface orientations per App Store requirements. • Improved visual consistency across different screen sizes. Bug Fixes • Fixed HUD display issues with double-digit ranks (rank 10). • Resolved game end victory page display truncation. • Corrected various edge cases in AI decision logic. • General stability improvements and performance optimizations. 1.4 Mar 15 Version 1.3 — Online Multiplayer, Settings Redesign, and More Online Multiplayer (Pro Feature) • Play with up to 4 real players online via internet (Game Center) or local Wi-Fi • Create a private room and share a 6-digit code with friends • Works over any internet connection (5G, Wi-Fi) using Apple Game Center • AI automatically fills empty seats • 3-player and 4-player games supported with reliable connection handling • Clear error message when connection fails — easy to retry Settings Redesign • Completely new settings layout — all options easier to find • AI difficulty cards show name and description for each level • Game Center sign-in status and account name visible in Settings • "Keep screen awake" toggle — screen stays on during play • Choose between internet (Game Center) and local network mode • Settings sheet is now full-page on iPad Card Rules Fix • Trump-rank tractors now work correctly: a pair of off-suit trump-rank cards plus a pair of trump-suit trump-rank cards is recognized as a valid tractor Player Experience • All player names show viewer-relative compass direction (e.g. "Ray(East)", "AI(North)") • Direction labels in turn messages, bid overlays, burying display, and last trick popup • Single-player AI players still display classic compass direction names • Cannot override your own bid • Longer pause after each trick so players can review all cards played 1.3 Mar 11 Version 1.1 brings exciting new features: Master AI with Adaptive Learning • Advanced AI that learns your play style over time • Perfect card memory tracking all 108 cards • Prediction system estimates opponents' hands • Player style analysis for smarter gameplay Statistics & Achievements System • Track your game performance with detailed statistics • 10 unique achievements to unlock • Game history with detailed results • Performance tracking by difficulty level Share Your Success • Share game results and achievements • Share statistics and win streaks • Share to social media and messages Game Replay • Review your last trick • Analyze your gameplay decisions Enhanced Experience • Sound effects and haptic feedback • Improved UI and animations • Better performance and stability Bug fixes and performance improvements. 1.2 Jan 25 Smarter Master/Expert AI: improved card tracking, prediction, and endgame play (more aggressive point capture + smarter trump conservation). Better help & tips: expanded in-game tips/instructions, including AI difficulty explanations and strategy notes. Gameplay polish & fixes: improved round-end summary messaging and fixes for No Trump + save/load stability (including crash fixes). 1.1 with IAP Jan 10 1.0 Jan 5
Previous Versions
Here you can find the changelog of TractorCards since it was posted on our website on 2026-03-25 04:59:26.
The latest version is 1.8 and it was updated on 2026-10-07 01:28:39. See below the changes in each version.
TractorCards version 1.8
Updated At: 2026-10-07
Changes: Version History Version 1.8 — Grandmaster AI 2.0 Tactical Overhaul, Tournament Live Match Progress, Compact Card Tracker HUD & Parallel Pacing
MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH: GRANDMASTER AI 2.0 ENGINE
• Deep algorithmic overhaul: full 108-card memory tracking all played cards, level trumps, honors, and 5/10/K point cards across all 4 players.
• Precision 4-player suit-void detection: AI actively identifies and tracks opponent and partner suit-void status to predict subsequent tricks.
• Tactical trump ruffing & control: when void in off-suits, AI decisively ruffs opponent master cards to seize initiative, while protecting trump strength for high-value sweeps.
• Point leak prevention: disciplined defense against leaking high-point cards during opponent trump pulls, combined with enhanced partner signaling.
• Benchmarked & battle-tested: validated across automated game simulations for top-tier competitive play.
PARALLEL AI THINKING & ACCELERATED PACING
• AI tree-search computation time is seamlessly subtracted in parallel from delays, eliminating hesitation during deep algorithmic decisions.
• Trick collections and card flight animations automatically synchronize with your custom animation speed setting.
TOURNAMENT LIVE MATCH PROGRESS & ROUND BREAKDOWN
• Real-time match status card pinned to tournament view showing live player level progression and ongoing round counts.
• Tap any match in the tournament bracket tree to inspect detailed round-by-round score cards, victory forms, and points captured.
COMPACT TABLE CARD TRACKER HUD
• Elegant, foldable HUD capsule pinned to the top-leading corner of the table for effortless real-time card counting.
• Instantly track remaining Big/Small Jokers, Main/Sub Rank Trumps, 5s, 10s, and Ks without interrupting gameplay.
• Dynamic golden glow highlight feedback when selecting cards in your hand.
PERFORMANCE & TOURNAMENT POLISH
• Full round history logging, smoother table transitions, and enhanced haptic feedback. 1.8 4d ago Version 1.7 — Smart Kitty Bury Assistant, Live Point Tracker, 3D Card Back Flip, Slam Victory Badges & Exclusive Deluxe Bundle
1. SMART KITTY BURY ASSISTANT & RISK INDICATOR
• Real-time point counter for selected buried cards with double-penalty risk warnings.
• 1-tap "AI Suggest" button recommends optimal suit-clearing bury options to protect points.
2. LIVE POINT TRACKER & REMAINING CARDS BREAKDOWN
• Tap Defender Shield or Attacker Bolt badges anytime during play to inspect match points.
• Visual 80-point threshold progress bar, captured 5s/10s/Ks breakdown, and unplayed cards count.
3. 3D CARD FLIP IN COSMETIC SHOP & QUICK TABLE THEME SWITCHER
• Smooth 3D card back flip preview in the Cosmetic Shop across all 6 luxury styles.
• 1-tap palette switcher in top HUD to seamlessly cycle classic felt table themes mid-match.
4. HISTORIC SLAM VICTORY BADGES
• Celebratory glowing badges for 0-point Big Slam shutout (+3 levels) and Small Slam (under 40 points).
5. STANDARD MANDARIN VOICE INCLUDED IN PRO
• Pro users permanently enjoy standard Mandarin audio; new players receive a 5-game free trial.
• 1-tap quick voice switcher right from the table HUD.
6. PRO DELUXE BUNDLE (50% OFF) & UNDO TOKENS
• Exclusive 50% discount bundle combining all animated tables, dialect voices, and 20 undo tokens.
• Rewind tactical moves in single-player matches with consumable undo tokens. 1.7 Sep 21 Version 1.6 — One-Handed Portrait Mode, Dialect Voices, Cosmetic Shop & Live Analytics
ONE-HANDED PORTRAIT MODE & 3-TIER HUD
• Seamless portrait support across iPhone and iPad for comfortable one-handed play.
• 3-Tier Spacious HUD: Full-width match status cards with trump and team scores, a dedicated full-width action toolbar, and prominent opponent cards with turn countdowns.
• Ergonomic touch controls: Larger Undo, Smart Sort, Clear, and Play buttons optimized for thumb reach.
DIALECT VOICE PACKS & SMART AUDIO QUEUE
• Authentic voice lines in Mandarin, Cantonese, Sichuanese, Dongbei, Henan, and English.
• Smart non-overlapping speech queue ensures card announcements never clip or cut off previous voice lines.
• Preview and customize voice packs directly in Settings and the Cosmetic Shop.
COSMETIC SHOP & LIVE TABLE PREVIEW
• Personalize your table with luxury card faces, dynamic animated backgrounds, and voice packs.
• Real-time full-screen live preview rendered directly on your active gameplay table before selecting.
• Redesigned full-width shop tab navigation.
SMART CARD SORTING & UNDO TOKEN SYSTEM
• 4 Smart Sort Modes: Instant cycling between Suit Sort (by suit), Rank Sort (all cards high to low), Count Sort (pairs first), and Combo Sort (tractors & points first).
• Undo Mechanics: Use Undo Tokens in single-player games to take back tricks, rethink strategy, and review decision making.
GAME CENTER ACHIEVEMENTS & GLOBAL LEADERBOARDS
• Official Apple Game Center achievement syncing with 11 unlockable badges and real-time banner notifications.
• 7 real-time global leaderboards tracking win streaks, highest levels, fastest victories, and tournament trophies.
INTERACTIVE IN-GAME TUTORIAL & PLAYER STYLE ANALYTICS
• 7-step interactive overlay walkthrough covering all essential rules, portrait controls, and double-tap combo selection.
• Player Style Radar tracking aggressive vs. defensive tendencies, point efficiency, and tactical signals.
FULL TRICK HISTORY NAVIGATION (Pro Feature)
• Free users can always review the latest trick played at any time.
• Upgrade to Pro to freely navigate back and forth through all previous tricks in the round with swipe gestures and arrow controls.
• View complete trick breakdowns: who led, cards played by each seat, who won, and points captured.
FULL-SCREEN MODAL SHEETS & ACCESSIBILITY
• All sheets (Settings, Statistics, Tournament, Replay, Cosmetic Shop) now present as full-screen modals across portrait and landscape.
• Full Dynamic Type support: prevents text truncation on large system font settings.
• Enhanced haptic feedback patterns and confetti victory celebrations. 1.6 Aug 31 Version 1.5 — Knockout Tournament Cup & Pro Paywall
NEW: Knockout Tournament Cup
• 8-team single-elimination tournament! Compete for the ultimate Champion Trophy.
• Free Tournament Entry: All players can enter the Quarterfinals completely free! Unlock Pro for the advanced Semi-Finals and Finals.
Tournament HUD & Celebrations
• Track your opponent and AI difficulty with immersive table watermarks.
• Enjoy special victory celebrations when you defeat a team!
Settings & UI Enhancements
• New Quick Action buttons for fast access to Tournament and Multiplayer modes.
• Fixed and improved Table Theme toggles for a customized gameplay experience.
• Version & Build Display directly in the Settings menu. 1.5 Jul 26 Version 1.4 — Enhanced Multiplayer & Share Room Links
NEW: Share Room Links
• Invite friends easily! Share room codes with a single tap via Messages, WeChat, social apps, and more.
• One-Tap Join: Friends can tap the shared link to join your room directly—no need to manually enter the code.
• Deep-linking support: Seamless integration with iOS sharing system for instant room access.
Multiplayer Enhancements
• Improved connection stability when playing over Game Center.
• More reliable room discovery and joining experience.
• Enhanced UI for hosting and joining multiplayer games.
• Better error handling and recovery for network interruptions.
NEW: Grandmaster AI Difficulty (Pro)
• Ultimate AI challenge with perfect card memory and adaptive learning.
• Expert signal system: AI partners coordinate using advanced card signals.
• Proactive point protection: AI actively prevents opponents from scoring.
• Endgame simulation: Near-perfect play in critical final tricks.
• Fixed multiple AI decision logic bugs from version 1.3.
UI & UX Polish
• Optimized sheet presentations for landscape mode on all devices.
• Refined animations and transitions throughout the app.
• Better support for all interface orientations per App Store requirements.
• Improved visual consistency across different screen sizes.
Bug Fixes
• Fixed HUD display issues with double-digit ranks (rank 10).
• Resolved game end victory page display truncation.
• Corrected various edge cases in AI decision logic.
• General stability improvements and performance optimizations. 1.4 Mar 15 Version 1.3 — Online Multiplayer, Settings Redesign, and More
Online Multiplayer (Pro Feature)
• Play with up to 4 real players online via internet (Game Center) or local Wi-Fi
• Create a private room and share a 6-digit code with friends
• Works over any internet connection (5G, Wi-Fi) using Apple Game Center
• AI automatically fills empty seats
• 3-player and 4-player games supported with reliable connection handling
• Clear error message when connection fails — easy to retry
Settings Redesign
• Completely new settings layout — all options easier to find
• AI difficulty cards show name and description for each level
• Game Center sign-in status and account name visible in Settings
• "Keep screen awake" toggle — screen stays on during play
• Choose between internet (Game Center) and local network mode
• Settings sheet is now full-page on iPad
Card Rules Fix
• Trump-rank tractors now work correctly: a pair of off-suit trump-rank cards plus a pair of trump-suit trump-rank cards is recognized as a valid tractor
Player Experience
• All player names show viewer-relative compass direction (e.g. "Ray(East)", "AI(North)")
• Direction labels in turn messages, bid overlays, burying display, and last trick popup
• Single-player AI players still display classic compass direction names
• Cannot override your own bid
• Longer pause after each trick so players can review all cards played 1.3 Mar 11 Version 1.1 brings exciting new features:
Master AI with Adaptive Learning
• Advanced AI that learns your play style over time
• Perfect card memory tracking all 108 cards
• Prediction system estimates opponents' hands
• Player style analysis for smarter gameplay
Statistics & Achievements System
• Track your game performance with detailed statistics
• 10 unique achievements to unlock
• Game history with detailed results
• Performance tracking by difficulty level
Share Your Success
• Share game results and achievements
• Share statistics and win streaks
• Share to social media and messages
Game Replay
• Review your last trick
• Analyze your gameplay decisions
Enhanced Experience
• Sound effects and haptic feedback
• Improved UI and animations
• Better performance and stability
Bug fixes and performance improvements. 1.2 Jan 25 Smarter Master/Expert AI: improved card tracking, prediction, and endgame play (more aggressive point capture + smarter trump conservation).
Better help & tips: expanded in-game tips/instructions, including AI difficulty explanations and strategy notes.
Gameplay polish & fixes: improved round-end summary messaging and fixes for No Trump + save/load stability (including crash fixes). 1.1 with IAP Jan 10 1.0 Jan 5
TractorCards version 1.8
Updated At: 2026-10-04
Changes: Version History Version 1.8 — Grandmaster AI 2.0 Tactical Overhaul, Tournament Live Match Progress, Compact Card Tracker HUD & Parallel Pacing
MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH: GRANDMASTER AI 2.0 ENGINE
• Deep algorithmic overhaul: full 108-card memory tracking all played cards, level trumps, honors, and 5/10/K point cards across all 4 players.
• Precision 4-player suit-void detection: AI actively identifies and tracks opponent and partner suit-void status to predict subsequent tricks.
• Tactical trump ruffing & control: when void in off-suits, AI decisively ruffs opponent master cards to seize initiative, while protecting trump strength for high-value sweeps.
• Point leak prevention: disciplined defense against leaking high-point cards during opponent trump pulls, combined with enhanced partner signaling.
• Benchmarked & battle-tested: validated across automated game simulations for top-tier competitive play.
PARALLEL AI THINKING & ACCELERATED PACING
• AI tree-search computation time is seamlessly subtracted in parallel from delays, eliminating hesitation during deep algorithmic decisions.
• Trick collections and card flight animations automatically synchronize with your custom animation speed setting.
TOURNAMENT LIVE MATCH PROGRESS & ROUND BREAKDOWN
• Real-time match status card pinned to tournament view showing live player level progression and ongoing round counts.
• Tap any match in the tournament bracket tree to inspect detailed round-by-round score cards, victory forms, and points captured.
COMPACT TABLE CARD TRACKER HUD
• Elegant, foldable HUD capsule pinned to the top-leading corner of the table for effortless real-time card counting.
• Instantly track remaining Big/Small Jokers, Main/Sub Rank Trumps, 5s, 10s, and Ks without interrupting gameplay.
• Dynamic golden glow highlight feedback when selecting cards in your hand.
PERFORMANCE & TOURNAMENT POLISH
• Full round history logging, smoother table transitions, and enhanced haptic feedback. 1.8 1d ago Version 1.7 — Smart Kitty Bury Assistant, Live Point Tracker, 3D Card Back Flip, Slam Victory Badges & Exclusive Deluxe Bundle
1. SMART KITTY BURY ASSISTANT & RISK INDICATOR
• Real-time point counter for selected buried cards with double-penalty risk warnings.
• 1-tap "AI Suggest" button recommends optimal suit-clearing bury options to protect points.
2. LIVE POINT TRACKER & REMAINING CARDS BREAKDOWN
• Tap Defender Shield or Attacker Bolt badges anytime during play to inspect match points.
• Visual 80-point threshold progress bar, captured 5s/10s/Ks breakdown, and unplayed cards count.
3. 3D CARD FLIP IN COSMETIC SHOP & QUICK TABLE THEME SWITCHER
• Smooth 3D card back flip preview in the Cosmetic Shop across all 6 luxury styles.
• 1-tap palette switcher in top HUD to seamlessly cycle classic felt table themes mid-match.
4. HISTORIC SLAM VICTORY BADGES
• Celebratory glowing badges for 0-point Big Slam shutout (+3 levels) and Small Slam (under 40 points).
5. STANDARD MANDARIN VOICE INCLUDED IN PRO
• Pro users permanently enjoy standard Mandarin audio; new players receive a 5-game free trial.
• 1-tap quick voice switcher right from the table HUD.
6. PRO DELUXE BUNDLE (50% OFF) & UNDO TOKENS
• Exclusive 50% discount bundle combining all animated tables, dialect voices, and 20 undo tokens.
• Rewind tactical moves in single-player matches with consumable undo tokens. 1.7 Sep 21 Version 1.6 — One-Handed Portrait Mode, Dialect Voices, Cosmetic Shop & Live Analytics
ONE-HANDED PORTRAIT MODE & 3-TIER HUD
• Seamless portrait support across iPhone and iPad for comfortable one-handed play.
• 3-Tier Spacious HUD: Full-width match status cards with trump and team scores, a dedicated full-width action toolbar, and prominent opponent cards with turn countdowns.
• Ergonomic touch controls: Larger Undo, Smart Sort, Clear, and Play buttons optimized for thumb reach.
DIALECT VOICE PACKS & SMART AUDIO QUEUE
• Authentic voice lines in Mandarin, Cantonese, Sichuanese, Dongbei, Henan, and English.
• Smart non-overlapping speech queue ensures card announcements never clip or cut off previous voice lines.
• Preview and customize voice packs directly in Settings and the Cosmetic Shop.
COSMETIC SHOP & LIVE TABLE PREVIEW
• Personalize your table with luxury card faces, dynamic animated backgrounds, and voice packs.
• Real-time full-screen live preview rendered directly on your active gameplay table before selecting.
• Redesigned full-width shop tab navigation.
SMART CARD SORTING & UNDO TOKEN SYSTEM
• 4 Smart Sort Modes: Instant cycling between Suit Sort (by suit), Rank Sort (all cards high to low), Count Sort (pairs first), and Combo Sort (tractors & points first).
• Undo Mechanics: Use Undo Tokens in single-player games to take back tricks, rethink strategy, and review decision making.
GAME CENTER ACHIEVEMENTS & GLOBAL LEADERBOARDS
• Official Apple Game Center achievement syncing with 11 unlockable badges and real-time banner notifications.
• 7 real-time global leaderboards tracking win streaks, highest levels, fastest victories, and tournament trophies.
INTERACTIVE IN-GAME TUTORIAL & PLAYER STYLE ANALYTICS
• 7-step interactive overlay walkthrough covering all essential rules, portrait controls, and double-tap combo selection.
• Player Style Radar tracking aggressive vs. defensive tendencies, point efficiency, and tactical signals.
FULL TRICK HISTORY NAVIGATION (Pro Feature)
• Free users can always review the latest trick played at any time.
• Upgrade to Pro to freely navigate back and forth through all previous tricks in the round with swipe gestures and arrow controls.
• View complete trick breakdowns: who led, cards played by each seat, who won, and points captured.
FULL-SCREEN MODAL SHEETS & ACCESSIBILITY
• All sheets (Settings, Statistics, Tournament, Replay, Cosmetic Shop) now present as full-screen modals across portrait and landscape.
• Full Dynamic Type support: prevents text truncation on large system font settings.
• Enhanced haptic feedback patterns and confetti victory celebrations. 1.6 Aug 31 Version 1.5 — Knockout Tournament Cup & Pro Paywall
NEW: Knockout Tournament Cup
• 8-team single-elimination tournament! Compete for the ultimate Champion Trophy.
• Free Tournament Entry: All players can enter the Quarterfinals completely free! Unlock Pro for the advanced Semi-Finals and Finals.
Tournament HUD & Celebrations
• Track your opponent and AI difficulty with immersive table watermarks.
• Enjoy special victory celebrations when you defeat a team!
Settings & UI Enhancements
• New Quick Action buttons for fast access to Tournament and Multiplayer modes.
• Fixed and improved Table Theme toggles for a customized gameplay experience.
• Version & Build Display directly in the Settings menu. 1.5 Jul 26 Version 1.4 — Enhanced Multiplayer & Share Room Links
NEW: Share Room Links
• Invite friends easily! Share room codes with a single tap via Messages, WeChat, social apps, and more.
• One-Tap Join: Friends can tap the shared link to join your room directly—no need to manually enter the code.
• Deep-linking support: Seamless integration with iOS sharing system for instant room access.
Multiplayer Enhancements
• Improved connection stability when playing over Game Center.
• More reliable room discovery and joining experience.
• Enhanced UI for hosting and joining multiplayer games.
• Better error handling and recovery for network interruptions.
NEW: Grandmaster AI Difficulty (Pro)
• Ultimate AI challenge with perfect card memory and adaptive learning.
• Expert signal system: AI partners coordinate using advanced card signals.
• Proactive point protection: AI actively prevents opponents from scoring.
• Endgame simulation: Near-perfect play in critical final tricks.
• Fixed multiple AI decision logic bugs from version 1.3.
UI & UX Polish
• Optimized sheet presentations for landscape mode on all devices.
• Refined animations and transitions throughout the app.
• Better support for all interface orientations per App Store requirements.
• Improved visual consistency across different screen sizes.
Bug Fixes
• Fixed HUD display issues with double-digit ranks (rank 10).
• Resolved game end victory page display truncation.
• Corrected various edge cases in AI decision logic.
• General stability improvements and performance optimizations. 1.4 Mar 15 Version 1.3 — Online Multiplayer, Settings Redesign, and More
Online Multiplayer (Pro Feature)
• Play with up to 4 real players online via internet (Game Center) or local Wi-Fi
• Create a private room and share a 6-digit code with friends
• Works over any internet connection (5G, Wi-Fi) using Apple Game Center
• AI automatically fills empty seats
• 3-player and 4-player games supported with reliable connection handling
• Clear error message when connection fails — easy to retry
Settings Redesign
• Completely new settings layout — all options easier to find
• AI difficulty cards show name and description for each level
• Game Center sign-in status and account name visible in Settings
• "Keep screen awake" toggle — screen stays on during play
• Choose between internet (Game Center) and local network mode
• Settings sheet is now full-page on iPad
Card Rules Fix
• Trump-rank tractors now work correctly: a pair of off-suit trump-rank cards plus a pair of trump-suit trump-rank cards is recognized as a valid tractor
Player Experience
• All player names show viewer-relative compass direction (e.g. "Ray(East)", "AI(North)")
• Direction labels in turn messages, bid overlays, burying display, and last trick popup
• Single-player AI players still display classic compass direction names
• Cannot override your own bid
• Longer pause after each trick so players can review all cards played 1.3 Mar 11 Version 1.1 brings exciting new features:
Master AI with Adaptive Learning
• Advanced AI that learns your play style over time
• Perfect card memory tracking all 108 cards
• Prediction system estimates opponents' hands
• Player style analysis for smarter gameplay
Statistics & Achievements System
• Track your game performance with detailed statistics
• 10 unique achievements to unlock
• Game history with detailed results
• Performance tracking by difficulty level
Share Your Success
• Share game results and achievements
• Share statistics and win streaks
• Share to social media and messages
Game Replay
• Review your last trick
• Analyze your gameplay decisions
Enhanced Experience
• Sound effects and haptic feedback
• Improved UI and animations
• Better performance and stability
Bug fixes and performance improvements. 1.2 Jan 25 Smarter Master/Expert AI: improved card tracking, prediction, and endgame play (more aggressive point capture + smarter trump conservation).
Better help & tips: expanded in-game tips/instructions, including AI difficulty explanations and strategy notes.
Gameplay polish & fixes: improved round-end summary messaging and fixes for No Trump + save/load stability (including crash fixes). 1.1 with IAP Jan 10 1.0 Jan 5
TractorCards version 1.7
Updated At: 2026-09-27
Changes: Version History Version 1.7 — Smart Kitty Bury Assistant, Live Point Tracker, 3D Card Back Flip, Slam Victory Badges & Exclusive Deluxe Bundle
1. SMART KITTY BURY ASSISTANT & RISK INDICATOR
• Real-time point counter for selected buried cards with double-penalty risk warnings.
• 1-tap "AI Suggest" button recommends optimal suit-clearing bury options to protect points.
2. LIVE POINT TRACKER & REMAINING CARDS BREAKDOWN
• Tap Defender Shield or Attacker Bolt badges anytime during play to inspect match points.
• Visual 80-point threshold progress bar, captured 5s/10s/Ks breakdown, and unplayed cards count.
3. 3D CARD FLIP IN COSMETIC SHOP & QUICK TABLE THEME SWITCHER
• Smooth 3D card back flip preview in the Cosmetic Shop across all 6 luxury styles.
• 1-tap palette switcher in top HUD to seamlessly cycle classic felt table themes mid-match.
4. HISTORIC SLAM VICTORY BADGES
• Celebratory glowing badges for 0-point Big Slam shutout (+3 levels) and Small Slam (under 40 points).
5. STANDARD MANDARIN VOICE INCLUDED IN PRO
• Pro users permanently enjoy standard Mandarin audio; new players receive a 5-game free trial.
• 1-tap quick voice switcher right from the table HUD.
6. PRO DELUXE BUNDLE (50% OFF) & UNDO TOKENS
• Exclusive 50% discount bundle combining all animated tables, dialect voices, and 20 undo tokens.
• Rewind tactical moves in single-player matches with consumable undo tokens. 1.7 5d ago Version 1.6 — One-Handed Portrait Mode, Dialect Voices, Cosmetic Shop & Live Analytics
ONE-HANDED PORTRAIT MODE & 3-TIER HUD
• Seamless portrait support across iPhone and iPad for comfortable one-handed play.
• 3-Tier Spacious HUD: Full-width match status cards with trump and team scores, a dedicated full-width action toolbar, and prominent opponent cards with turn countdowns.
• Ergonomic touch controls: Larger Undo, Smart Sort, Clear, and Play buttons optimized for thumb reach.
DIALECT VOICE PACKS & SMART AUDIO QUEUE
• Authentic voice lines in Mandarin, Cantonese, Sichuanese, Dongbei, Henan, and English.
• Smart non-overlapping speech queue ensures card announcements never clip or cut off previous voice lines.
• Preview and customize voice packs directly in Settings and the Cosmetic Shop.
COSMETIC SHOP & LIVE TABLE PREVIEW
• Personalize your table with luxury card faces, dynamic animated backgrounds, and voice packs.
• Real-time full-screen live preview rendered directly on your active gameplay table before selecting.
• Redesigned full-width shop tab navigation.
SMART CARD SORTING & UNDO TOKEN SYSTEM
• 4 Smart Sort Modes: Instant cycling between Suit Sort (by suit), Rank Sort (all cards high to low), Count Sort (pairs first), and Combo Sort (tractors & points first).
• Undo Mechanics: Use Undo Tokens in single-player games to take back tricks, rethink strategy, and review decision making.
GAME CENTER ACHIEVEMENTS & GLOBAL LEADERBOARDS
• Official Apple Game Center achievement syncing with 11 unlockable badges and real-time banner notifications.
• 7 real-time global leaderboards tracking win streaks, highest levels, fastest victories, and tournament trophies.
INTERACTIVE IN-GAME TUTORIAL & PLAYER STYLE ANALYTICS
• 7-step interactive overlay walkthrough covering all essential rules, portrait controls, and double-tap combo selection.
• Player Style Radar tracking aggressive vs. defensive tendencies, point efficiency, and tactical signals.
FULL TRICK HISTORY NAVIGATION (Pro Feature)
• Free users can always review the latest trick played at any time.
• Upgrade to Pro to freely navigate back and forth through all previous tricks in the round with swipe gestures and arrow controls.
• View complete trick breakdowns: who led, cards played by each seat, who won, and points captured.
FULL-SCREEN MODAL SHEETS & ACCESSIBILITY
• All sheets (Settings, Statistics, Tournament, Replay, Cosmetic Shop) now present as full-screen modals across portrait and landscape.
• Full Dynamic Type support: prevents text truncation on large system font settings.
• Enhanced haptic feedback patterns and confetti victory celebrations. 1.6 Aug 31 Version 1.5 — Knockout Tournament Cup & Pro Paywall
NEW: Knockout Tournament Cup
• 8-team single-elimination tournament! Compete for the ultimate Champion Trophy.
• Free Tournament Entry: All players can enter the Quarterfinals completely free! Unlock Pro for the advanced Semi-Finals and Finals.
Tournament HUD & Celebrations
• Track your opponent and AI difficulty with immersive table watermarks.
• Enjoy special victory celebrations when you defeat a team!
Settings & UI Enhancements
• New Quick Action buttons for fast access to Tournament and Multiplayer modes.
• Fixed and improved Table Theme toggles for a customized gameplay experience.
• Version & Build Display directly in the Settings menu. 1.5 Jul 26 Version 1.4 — Enhanced Multiplayer & Share Room Links
NEW: Share Room Links
• Invite friends easily! Share room codes with a single tap via Messages, WeChat, social apps, and more.
• One-Tap Join: Friends can tap the shared link to join your room directly—no need to manually enter the code.
• Deep-linking support: Seamless integration with iOS sharing system for instant room access.
Multiplayer Enhancements
• Improved connection stability when playing over Game Center.
• More reliable room discovery and joining experience.
• Enhanced UI for hosting and joining multiplayer games.
• Better error handling and recovery for network interruptions.
NEW: Grandmaster AI Difficulty (Pro)
• Ultimate AI challenge with perfect card memory and adaptive learning.
• Expert signal system: AI partners coordinate using advanced card signals.
• Proactive point protection: AI actively prevents opponents from scoring.
• Endgame simulation: Near-perfect play in critical final tricks.
• Fixed multiple AI decision logic bugs from version 1.3.
UI & UX Polish
• Optimized sheet presentations for landscape mode on all devices.
• Refined animations and transitions throughout the app.
• Better support for all interface orientations per App Store requirements.
• Improved visual consistency across different screen sizes.
Bug Fixes
• Fixed HUD display issues with double-digit ranks (rank 10).
• Resolved game end victory page display truncation.
• Corrected various edge cases in AI decision logic.
• General stability improvements and performance optimizations. 1.4 Mar 15 Version 1.3 — Online Multiplayer, Settings Redesign, and More
Online Multiplayer (Pro Feature)
• Play with up to 4 real players online via internet (Game Center) or local Wi-Fi
• Create a private room and share a 6-digit code with friends
• Works over any internet connection (5G, Wi-Fi) using Apple Game Center
• AI automatically fills empty seats
• 3-player and 4-player games supported with reliable connection handling
• Clear error message when connection fails — easy to retry
Settings Redesign
• Completely new settings layout — all options easier to find
• AI difficulty cards show name and description for each level
• Game Center sign-in status and account name visible in Settings
• "Keep screen awake" toggle — screen stays on during play
• Choose between internet (Game Center) and local network mode
• Settings sheet is now full-page on iPad
Card Rules Fix
• Trump-rank tractors now work correctly: a pair of off-suit trump-rank cards plus a pair of trump-suit trump-rank cards is recognized as a valid tractor
Player Experience
• All player names show viewer-relative compass direction (e.g. "Ray(East)", "AI(North)")
• Direction labels in turn messages, bid overlays, burying display, and last trick popup
• Single-player AI players still display classic compass direction names
• Cannot override your own bid
• Longer pause after each trick so players can review all cards played 1.3 Mar 11 Version 1.1 brings exciting new features:
Master AI with Adaptive Learning
• Advanced AI that learns your play style over time
• Perfect card memory tracking all 108 cards
• Prediction system estimates opponents' hands
• Player style analysis for smarter gameplay
Statistics & Achievements System
• Track your game performance with detailed statistics
• 10 unique achievements to unlock
• Game history with detailed results
• Performance tracking by difficulty level
Share Your Success
• Share game results and achievements
• Share statistics and win streaks
• Share to social media and messages
Game Replay
• Review your last trick
• Analyze your gameplay decisions
Enhanced Experience
• Sound effects and haptic feedback
• Improved UI and animations
• Better performance and stability
Bug fixes and performance improvements. 1.2 Jan 25 Smarter Master/Expert AI: improved card tracking, prediction, and endgame play (more aggressive point capture + smarter trump conservation).
Better help & tips: expanded in-game tips/instructions, including AI difficulty explanations and strategy notes.
Gameplay polish & fixes: improved round-end summary messaging and fixes for No Trump + save/load stability (including crash fixes). 1.1 with IAP Jan 10 1.0 Jan 5
TractorCards version 1.6
Updated At: 2026-09-20
Changes: Version History Version 1.6 — One-Handed Portrait Mode, Dialect Voices, Cosmetic Shop & Live Analytics
ONE-HANDED PORTRAIT MODE & 3-TIER HUD
• Seamless portrait support across iPhone and iPad for comfortable one-handed play.
• 3-Tier Spacious HUD: Full-width match status cards with trump and team scores, a dedicated full-width action toolbar, and prominent opponent cards with turn countdowns.
• Ergonomic touch controls: Larger Undo, Smart Sort, Clear, and Play buttons optimized for thumb reach.
DIALECT VOICE PACKS & SMART AUDIO QUEUE
• Authentic voice lines in Mandarin, Cantonese, Sichuanese, Dongbei, Henan, and English.
• Smart non-overlapping speech queue ensures card announcements never clip or cut off previous voice lines.
• Preview and customize voice packs directly in Settings and the Cosmetic Shop.
COSMETIC SHOP & LIVE TABLE PREVIEW
• Personalize your table with luxury card faces, dynamic animated backgrounds, and voice packs.
• Real-time full-screen live preview rendered directly on your active gameplay table before selecting.
• Redesigned full-width shop tab navigation.
SMART CARD SORTING & UNDO TOKEN SYSTEM
• 4 Smart Sort Modes: Instant cycling between Suit Sort (by suit), Rank Sort (all cards high to low), Count Sort (pairs first), and Combo Sort (tractors & points first).
• Undo Mechanics: Use Undo Tokens in single-player games to take back tricks, rethink strategy, and review decision making.
GAME CENTER ACHIEVEMENTS & GLOBAL LEADERBOARDS
• Official Apple Game Center achievement syncing with 11 unlockable badges and real-time banner notifications.
• 7 real-time global leaderboards tracking win streaks, highest levels, fastest victories, and tournament trophies.
INTERACTIVE IN-GAME TUTORIAL & PLAYER STYLE ANALYTICS
• 7-step interactive overlay walkthrough covering all essential rules, portrait controls, and double-tap combo selection.
• Player Style Radar tracking aggressive vs. defensive tendencies, point efficiency, and tactical signals.
FULL TRICK HISTORY NAVIGATION (Pro Feature)
• Free users can always review the latest trick played at any time.
• Upgrade to Pro to freely navigate back and forth through all previous tricks in the round with swipe gestures and arrow controls.
• View complete trick breakdowns: who led, cards played by each seat, who won, and points captured.
FULL-SCREEN MODAL SHEETS & ACCESSIBILITY
• All sheets (Settings, Statistics, Tournament, Replay, Cosmetic Shop) now present as full-screen modals across portrait and landscape.
• Full Dynamic Type support: prevents text truncation on large system font settings.
• Enhanced haptic feedback patterns and confetti victory celebrations. 1.6 Aug 31 Version 1.5 — Knockout Tournament Cup & Pro Paywall
NEW: Knockout Tournament Cup
• 8-team single-elimination tournament! Compete for the ultimate Champion Trophy.
• Free Tournament Entry: All players can enter the Quarterfinals completely free! Unlock Pro for the advanced Semi-Finals and Finals.
Tournament HUD & Celebrations
• Track your opponent and AI difficulty with immersive table watermarks.
• Enjoy special victory celebrations when you defeat a team!
Settings & UI Enhancements
• New Quick Action buttons for fast access to Tournament and Multiplayer modes.
• Fixed and improved Table Theme toggles for a customized gameplay experience.
• Version & Build Display directly in the Settings menu. 1.5 Jul 26 Version 1.4 — Enhanced Multiplayer & Share Room Links
NEW: Share Room Links
• Invite friends easily! Share room codes with a single tap via Messages, WeChat, social apps, and more.
• One-Tap Join: Friends can tap the shared link to join your room directly—no need to manually enter the code.
• Deep-linking support: Seamless integration with iOS sharing system for instant room access.
Multiplayer Enhancements
• Improved connection stability when playing over Game Center.
• More reliable room discovery and joining experience.
• Enhanced UI for hosting and joining multiplayer games.
• Better error handling and recovery for network interruptions.
NEW: Grandmaster AI Difficulty (Pro)
• Ultimate AI challenge with perfect card memory and adaptive learning.
• Expert signal system: AI partners coordinate using advanced card signals.
• Proactive point protection: AI actively prevents opponents from scoring.
• Endgame simulation: Near-perfect play in critical final tricks.
• Fixed multiple AI decision logic bugs from version 1.3.
UI & UX Polish
• Optimized sheet presentations for landscape mode on all devices.
• Refined animations and transitions throughout the app.
• Better support for all interface orientations per App Store requirements.
• Improved visual consistency across different screen sizes.
Bug Fixes
• Fixed HUD display issues with double-digit ranks (rank 10).
• Resolved game end victory page display truncation.
• Corrected various edge cases in AI decision logic.
• General stability improvements and performance optimizations. 1.4 Mar 15 Version 1.3 — Online Multiplayer, Settings Redesign, and More
Online Multiplayer (Pro Feature)
• Play with up to 4 real players online via internet (Game Center) or local Wi-Fi
• Create a private room and share a 6-digit code with friends
• Works over any internet connection (5G, Wi-Fi) using Apple Game Center
• AI automatically fills empty seats
• 3-player and 4-player games supported with reliable connection handling
• Clear error message when connection fails — easy to retry
Settings Redesign
• Completely new settings layout — all options easier to find
• AI difficulty cards show name and description for each level
• Game Center sign-in status and account name visible in Settings
• "Keep screen awake" toggle — screen stays on during play
• Choose between internet (Game Center) and local network mode
• Settings sheet is now full-page on iPad
Card Rules Fix
• Trump-rank tractors now work correctly: a pair of off-suit trump-rank cards plus a pair of trump-suit trump-rank cards is recognized as a valid tractor
Player Experience
• All player names show viewer-relative compass direction (e.g. "Ray(East)", "AI(North)")
• Direction labels in turn messages, bid overlays, burying display, and last trick popup
• Single-player AI players still display classic compass direction names
• Cannot override your own bid
• Longer pause after each trick so players can review all cards played 1.3 Mar 11 Version 1.1 brings exciting new features:
Master AI with Adaptive Learning
• Advanced AI that learns your play style over time
• Perfect card memory tracking all 108 cards
• Prediction system estimates opponents' hands
• Player style analysis for smarter gameplay
Statistics & Achievements System
• Track your game performance with detailed statistics
• 10 unique achievements to unlock
• Game history with detailed results
• Performance tracking by difficulty level
Share Your Success
• Share game results and achievements
• Share statistics and win streaks
• Share to social media and messages
Game Replay
• Review your last trick
• Analyze your gameplay decisions
Enhanced Experience
• Sound effects and haptic feedback
• Improved UI and animations
• Better performance and stability
Bug fixes and performance improvements. 1.2 Jan 25 Smarter Master/Expert AI: improved card tracking, prediction, and endgame play (more aggressive point capture + smarter trump conservation).
Better help & tips: expanded in-game tips/instructions, including AI difficulty explanations and strategy notes.
Gameplay polish & fixes: improved round-end summary messaging and fixes for No Trump + save/load stability (including crash fixes). 1.1 with IAP Jan 10 1.0 Jan 5
TractorCards version 1.6
Updated At: 2026-09-06
Changes: Version History Version 1.6 — One-Handed Portrait Mode, Dialect Voices, Cosmetic Shop & Live Analytics
ONE-HANDED PORTRAIT MODE & 3-TIER HUD
• Seamless portrait support across iPhone and iPad for comfortable one-handed play.
• 3-Tier Spacious HUD: Full-width match status cards with trump and team scores, a dedicated full-width action toolbar, and prominent opponent cards with turn countdowns.
• Ergonomic touch controls: Larger Undo, Smart Sort, Clear, and Play buttons optimized for thumb reach.
DIALECT VOICE PACKS & SMART AUDIO QUEUE
• Authentic voice lines in Mandarin, Cantonese, Sichuanese, Dongbei, Henan, and English.
• Smart non-overlapping speech queue ensures card announcements never clip or cut off previous voice lines.
• Preview and customize voice packs directly in Settings and the Cosmetic Shop.
COSMETIC SHOP & LIVE TABLE PREVIEW
• Personalize your table with luxury card faces, dynamic animated backgrounds, and voice packs.
• Real-time full-screen live preview rendered directly on your active gameplay table before selecting.
• Redesigned full-width shop tab navigation.
SMART CARD SORTING & UNDO TOKEN SYSTEM
• 4 Smart Sort Modes: Instant cycling between Suit Sort (by suit), Rank Sort (all cards high to low), Count Sort (pairs first), and Combo Sort (tractors & points first).
• Undo Mechanics: Use Undo Tokens in single-player games to take back tricks, rethink strategy, and review decision making.
GAME CENTER ACHIEVEMENTS & GLOBAL LEADERBOARDS
• Official Apple Game Center achievement syncing with 11 unlockable badges and real-time banner notifications.
• 7 real-time global leaderboards tracking win streaks, highest levels, fastest victories, and tournament trophies.
INTERACTIVE IN-GAME TUTORIAL & PLAYER STYLE ANALYTICS
• 7-step interactive overlay walkthrough covering all essential rules, portrait controls, and double-tap combo selection.
• Player Style Radar tracking aggressive vs. defensive tendencies, point efficiency, and tactical signals.
FULL TRICK HISTORY NAVIGATION (Pro Feature)
• Free users can always review the latest trick played at any time.
• Upgrade to Pro to freely navigate back and forth through all previous tricks in the round with swipe gestures and arrow controls.
• View complete trick breakdowns: who led, cards played by each seat, who won, and points captured.
FULL-SCREEN MODAL SHEETS & ACCESSIBILITY
• All sheets (Settings, Statistics, Tournament, Replay, Cosmetic Shop) now present as full-screen modals across portrait and landscape.
• Full Dynamic Type support: prevents text truncation on large system font settings.
• Enhanced haptic feedback patterns and confetti victory celebrations. 1.6 6d ago Version 1.5 — Knockout Tournament Cup & Pro Paywall
NEW: Knockout Tournament Cup
• 8-team single-elimination tournament! Compete for the ultimate Champion Trophy.
• Free Tournament Entry: All players can enter the Quarterfinals completely free! Unlock Pro for the advanced Semi-Finals and Finals.
Tournament HUD & Celebrations
• Track your opponent and AI difficulty with immersive table watermarks.
• Enjoy special victory celebrations when you defeat a team!
Settings & UI Enhancements
• New Quick Action buttons for fast access to Tournament and Multiplayer modes.
• Fixed and improved Table Theme toggles for a customized gameplay experience.
• Version & Build Display directly in the Settings menu. 1.5 Jul 26 Version 1.4 — Enhanced Multiplayer & Share Room Links
NEW: Share Room Links
• Invite friends easily! Share room codes with a single tap via Messages, WeChat, social apps, and more.
• One-Tap Join: Friends can tap the shared link to join your room directly—no need to manually enter the code.
• Deep-linking support: Seamless integration with iOS sharing system for instant room access.
Multiplayer Enhancements
• Improved connection stability when playing over Game Center.
• More reliable room discovery and joining experience.
• Enhanced UI for hosting and joining multiplayer games.
• Better error handling and recovery for network interruptions.
NEW: Grandmaster AI Difficulty (Pro)
• Ultimate AI challenge with perfect card memory and adaptive learning.
• Expert signal system: AI partners coordinate using advanced card signals.
• Proactive point protection: AI actively prevents opponents from scoring.
• Endgame simulation: Near-perfect play in critical final tricks.
• Fixed multiple AI decision logic bugs from version 1.3.
UI & UX Polish
• Optimized sheet presentations for landscape mode on all devices.
• Refined animations and transitions throughout the app.
• Better support for all interface orientations per App Store requirements.
• Improved visual consistency across different screen sizes.
Bug Fixes
• Fixed HUD display issues with double-digit ranks (rank 10).
• Resolved game end victory page display truncation.
• Corrected various edge cases in AI decision logic.
• General stability improvements and performance optimizations. 1.4 Mar 15 Version 1.3 — Online Multiplayer, Settings Redesign, and More
Online Multiplayer (Pro Feature)
• Play with up to 4 real players online via internet (Game Center) or local Wi-Fi
• Create a private room and share a 6-digit code with friends
• Works over any internet connection (5G, Wi-Fi) using Apple Game Center
• AI automatically fills empty seats
• 3-player and 4-player games supported with reliable connection handling
• Clear error message when connection fails — easy to retry
Settings Redesign
• Completely new settings layout — all options easier to find
• AI difficulty cards show name and description for each level
• Game Center sign-in status and account name visible in Settings
• "Keep screen awake" toggle — screen stays on during play
• Choose between internet (Game Center) and local network mode
• Settings sheet is now full-page on iPad
Card Rules Fix
• Trump-rank tractors now work correctly: a pair of off-suit trump-rank cards plus a pair of trump-suit trump-rank cards is recognized as a valid tractor
Player Experience
• All player names show viewer-relative compass direction (e.g. "Ray(East)", "AI(North)")
• Direction labels in turn messages, bid overlays, burying display, and last trick popup
• Single-player AI players still display classic compass direction names
• Cannot override your own bid
• Longer pause after each trick so players can review all cards played 1.3 Mar 11 Version 1.1 brings exciting new features:
Master AI with Adaptive Learning
• Advanced AI that learns your play style over time
• Perfect card memory tracking all 108 cards
• Prediction system estimates opponents' hands
• Player style analysis for smarter gameplay
Statistics & Achievements System
• Track your game performance with detailed statistics
• 10 unique achievements to unlock
• Game history with detailed results
• Performance tracking by difficulty level
Share Your Success
• Share game results and achievements
• Share statistics and win streaks
• Share to social media and messages
Game Replay
• Review your last trick
• Analyze your gameplay decisions
Enhanced Experience
• Sound effects and haptic feedback
• Improved UI and animations
• Better performance and stability
Bug fixes and performance improvements. 1.2 Jan 25 Smarter Master/Expert AI: improved card tracking, prediction, and endgame play (more aggressive point capture + smarter trump conservation).
Better help & tips: expanded in-game tips/instructions, including AI difficulty explanations and strategy notes.
Gameplay polish & fixes: improved round-end summary messaging and fixes for No Trump + save/load stability (including crash fixes). 1.1 with IAP Jan 10 1.0 Jan 5
TractorCards version 1.5
Updated At: 2026-08-30
Changes: Version History Version 1.5 — Knockout Tournament Cup & Pro Paywall
NEW: Knockout Tournament Cup
• 8-team single-elimination tournament! Compete for the ultimate Champion Trophy.
• Free Tournament Entry: All players can enter the Quarterfinals completely free! Unlock Pro for the advanced Semi-Finals and Finals.
Tournament HUD & Celebrations
• Track your opponent and AI difficulty with immersive table watermarks.
• Enjoy special victory celebrations when you defeat a team!
Settings & UI Enhancements
• New Quick Action buttons for fast access to Tournament and Multiplayer modes.
• Fixed and improved Table Theme toggles for a customized gameplay experience.
• Version & Build Display directly in the Settings menu. 1.5 Jul 26 Version 1.4 — Enhanced Multiplayer & Share Room Links
NEW: Share Room Links
• Invite friends easily! Share room codes with a single tap via Messages, WeChat, social apps, and more.
• One-Tap Join: Friends can tap the shared link to join your room directly—no need to manually enter the code.
• Deep-linking support: Seamless integration with iOS sharing system for instant room access.
Multiplayer Enhancements
• Improved connection stability when playing over Game Center.
• More reliable room discovery and joining experience.
• Enhanced UI for hosting and joining multiplayer games.
• Better error handling and recovery for network interruptions.
NEW: Grandmaster AI Difficulty (Pro)
• Ultimate AI challenge with perfect card memory and adaptive learning.
• Expert signal system: AI partners coordinate using advanced card signals.
• Proactive point protection: AI actively prevents opponents from scoring.
• Endgame simulation: Near-perfect play in critical final tricks.
• Fixed multiple AI decision logic bugs from version 1.3.
UI & UX Polish
• Optimized sheet presentations for landscape mode on all devices.
• Refined animations and transitions throughout the app.
• Better support for all interface orientations per App Store requirements.
• Improved visual consistency across different screen sizes.
Bug Fixes
• Fixed HUD display issues with double-digit ranks (rank 10).
• Resolved game end victory page display truncation.
• Corrected various edge cases in AI decision logic.
• General stability improvements and performance optimizations. 1.4 Mar 15 Version 1.3 — Online Multiplayer, Settings Redesign, and More
Online Multiplayer (Pro Feature)
• Play with up to 4 real players online via internet (Game Center) or local Wi-Fi
• Create a private room and share a 6-digit code with friends
• Works over any internet connection (5G, Wi-Fi) using Apple Game Center
• AI automatically fills empty seats
• 3-player and 4-player games supported with reliable connection handling
• Clear error message when connection fails — easy to retry
Settings Redesign
• Completely new settings layout — all options easier to find
• AI difficulty cards show name and description for each level
• Game Center sign-in status and account name visible in Settings
• "Keep screen awake" toggle — screen stays on during play
• Choose between internet (Game Center) and local network mode
• Settings sheet is now full-page on iPad
Card Rules Fix
• Trump-rank tractors now work correctly: a pair of off-suit trump-rank cards plus a pair of trump-suit trump-rank cards is recognized as a valid tractor
Player Experience
• All player names show viewer-relative compass direction (e.g. "Ray(East)", "AI(North)")
• Direction labels in turn messages, bid overlays, burying display, and last trick popup
• Single-player AI players still display classic compass direction names
• Cannot override your own bid
• Longer pause after each trick so players can review all cards played 1.3 Mar 11 Version 1.1 brings exciting new features:
Master AI with Adaptive Learning
• Advanced AI that learns your play style over time
• Perfect card memory tracking all 108 cards
• Prediction system estimates opponents' hands
• Player style analysis for smarter gameplay
Statistics & Achievements System
• Track your game performance with detailed statistics
• 10 unique achievements to unlock
• Game history with detailed results
• Performance tracking by difficulty level
Share Your Success
• Share game results and achievements
• Share statistics and win streaks
• Share to social media and messages
Game Replay
• Review your last trick
• Analyze your gameplay decisions
Enhanced Experience
• Sound effects and haptic feedback
• Improved UI and animations
• Better performance and stability
Bug fixes and performance improvements. 1.2 Jan 25 Smarter Master/Expert AI: improved card tracking, prediction, and endgame play (more aggressive point capture + smarter trump conservation).
Better help & tips: expanded in-game tips/instructions, including AI difficulty explanations and strategy notes.
Gameplay polish & fixes: improved round-end summary messaging and fixes for No Trump + save/load stability (including crash fixes). 1.1 with IAP Jan 10 1.0 Jan 5
TractorCards version 1.4
Updated At: 2026-07-23
Changes: Version History Version 1.4 — Enhanced Multiplayer & Share Room Links
NEW: Share Room Links
• Invite friends easily! Share room codes with a single tap via Messages, WeChat, social apps, and more.
• One-Tap Join: Friends can tap the shared link to join your room directly—no need to manually enter the code.
• Deep-linking support: Seamless integration with iOS sharing system for instant room access.
Multiplayer Enhancements
• Improved connection stability when playing over Game Center.
• More reliable room discovery and joining experience.
• Enhanced UI for hosting and joining multiplayer games.
• Better error handling and recovery for network interruptions.
NEW: Grandmaster AI Difficulty (Pro)
• Ultimate AI challenge with perfect card memory and adaptive learning.
• Expert signal system: AI partners coordinate using advanced card signals.
• Proactive point protection: AI actively prevents opponents from scoring.
• Endgame simulation: Near-perfect play in critical final tricks.
• Fixed multiple AI decision logic bugs from version 1.3.
UI & UX Polish
• Optimized sheet presentations for landscape mode on all devices.
• Refined animations and transitions throughout the app.
• Better support for all interface orientations per App Store requirements.
• Improved visual consistency across different screen sizes.
Bug Fixes
• Fixed HUD display issues with double-digit ranks (rank 10).
• Resolved game end victory page display truncation.
• Corrected various edge cases in AI decision logic.
• General stability improvements and performance optimizations. 1.4 Mar 15 Version 1.3 — Online Multiplayer, Settings Redesign, and More
Online Multiplayer (Pro Feature)
• Play with up to 4 real players online via internet (Game Center) or local Wi-Fi
• Create a private room and share a 6-digit code with friends
• Works over any internet connection (5G, Wi-Fi) using Apple Game Center
• AI automatically fills empty seats
• 3-player and 4-player games supported with reliable connection handling
• Clear error message when connection fails — easy to retry
Settings Redesign
• Completely new settings layout — all options easier to find
• AI difficulty cards show name and description for each level
• Game Center sign-in status and account name visible in Settings
• "Keep screen awake" toggle — screen stays on during play
• Choose between internet (Game Center) and local network mode
• Settings sheet is now full-page on iPad
Card Rules Fix
• Trump-rank tractors now work correctly: a pair of off-suit trump-rank cards plus a pair of trump-suit trump-rank cards is recognized as a valid tractor
Player Experience
• All player names show viewer-relative compass direction (e.g. "Ray(East)", "AI(North)")
• Direction labels in turn messages, bid overlays, burying display, and last trick popup
• Single-player AI players still display classic compass direction names
• Cannot override your own bid
• Longer pause after each trick so players can review all cards played 1.3 Mar 11 Version 1.1 brings exciting new features:
Master AI with Adaptive Learning
• Advanced AI that learns your play style over time
• Perfect card memory tracking all 108 cards
• Prediction system estimates opponents' hands
• Player style analysis for smarter gameplay
Statistics & Achievements System
• Track your game performance with detailed statistics
• 10 unique achievements to unlock
• Game history with detailed results
• Performance tracking by difficulty level
Share Your Success
• Share game results and achievements
• Share statistics and win streaks
• Share to social media and messages
Game Replay
• Review your last trick
• Analyze your gameplay decisions
Enhanced Experience
• Sound effects and haptic feedback
• Improved UI and animations
• Better performance and stability
Bug fixes and performance improvements. 1.2 Jan 25 Smarter Master/Expert AI: improved card tracking, prediction, and endgame play (more aggressive point capture + smarter trump conservation).
Better help & tips: expanded in-game tips/instructions, including AI difficulty explanations and strategy notes.
Gameplay polish & fixes: improved round-end summary messaging and fixes for No Trump + save/load stability (including crash fixes). 1.1 with IAP Jan 10 1.0 Jan 5
TractorCards version 1.4
Updated At: 2026-03-15
Changes: Version 1.4 — Enhanced Multiplayer & Share Room Links
NEW: Share Room Links
• Invite friends easily! Share room codes with a single tap via Messages, WeChat, social apps, and more.
• One-Tap Join: Friends can tap the shared link to join your room directly—no need to manually enter the code.
• Deep-linking support: Seamless integration with iOS sharing system for instant room access.
Multiplayer Enhancements
• Improved connection stability when playing over Game Center.
• More reliable room discovery and joining experience.
• Enhanced UI for hosting and joining multiplayer games.
• Better error handling and recovery for network interruptions.
NEW: Grandmaster AI Difficulty (Pro)
• Ultimate AI challenge with perfect card memory and adaptive learning.
• Expert signal system: AI partners coordinate using advanced card signals.
• Proactive point protection: AI actively prevents opponents from scoring.
• Endgame simulation: Near-perfect play in critical final tricks.
• Fixed multiple AI decision logic bugs from version 1.3.
UI & UX Polish
• Optimized sheet presentations for landscape mode on all devices.
• Refined animations and transitions throughout the app.
• Better support for all interface orientations per App Store requirements.
• Improved visual consistency across different screen sizes.
Bug Fixes
• Fixed HUD display issues with double-digit ranks (rank 10).
• Resolved game end victory page display truncation.
• Corrected various edge cases in AI decision logic.
• General stability improvements and performance optimizations.
