500+ (game Five Hundred)

Card game Five Hundred was invented in US in the early 1900s. As its predecessor Euchre, it modifies trump suit by using special cards (Joker, Right and Left Bowers), while at the same time involves a bidding system similar to the one used in Bridge and provides a kitty for the contractor to exchange unwanted cards. The game is especially popular in Australia, where it is has become the national card game. Though 500 is often viewed as a partnership game for 4 or 6 players, it was originally designed as an individual 3-player game, and, according to card game experts, the game is most exciting in this form, where each player can demonstrate their analytical skills to the full. This application implements a three-player version of game 500 with one human and two computer players. Three skills of computer players are provided. Game rules can be customized to suit different game flavors. This includes scoring system, presence of joker, own overbid, type of All Pass game, etc. The appearance of the game can be also customized, such as card faces, back image of the cards, board background, etc.