I've just submitted IsoCards to Apple, so hopefully it will be available on launch day. It will be free for the launch of the iPad. IsoCards is a multitouch-gesture and physics driven deck of cards that allows you to play any card game you want. No rules are pre-programmed. Just add a deck, add a few players, deal out some cards and you are good to go. The biggest problem with multiple people playing on the same device is how to you keep your opponents from seeing your cards? Well, you cards are face down by default. But, by cupping your hand and placing it at the top of your cards they will flip over for only you to see. As soon as you lift your hand your cards will quickly flip back over. There are also some nice interfaces for organizing your cards: You can also connect an iPhone/iPod to the iPad to hold your cards (well, technically this will be coming out in an update... I want to test on a device first): The most important part of IsoCards is that it is a very clean, intuitive game engine for cards, that can be adapted to nearly any type of game. So, I plan on releasing updates with common games already programmed in (Solitaire, Gin Rummy, Go Fish, etc.) More info on my blog: http://opetopic.com/blog/2010/03/27/brand-new-ipad-title-isocards/ What do you think? Subscribe to the TouchArcade YouTube channel
Oh man, the hand-cupping thing is so smart. That's exactly what has to happen on a single screen device. Now right now, it seems like each person can be assigned a corner of the screen for their hand? Does that mean up to 4 players? I'm very interested in this, and since it's free, your app is going to be a staple of everyone's device come launch day.
Hey thanks! I don't limit the number of people that can play, but realistically only 4 could play. At least we will see once the iPad comes out... so much guesswork involved...
That's very cool! I think being able to play games with more than 1 person huddled around the iPad is going to be awesome. Love the idea of cupping your hands to see your cards! -Keith
Hey guys, I've been quite excited that IsoCards has been mentioned on PocketGamer and 148apps recently. It seems quite a few people are interested in the app. I just created a video for IsoCards: Subscribe to the TouchArcade YouTube channel
yeah, there has been some talk about that. as well as skinning the back of the cards. I'll consider it more closely...
Hey guys, IsoCards is now live in the store and free! However, I will not be keeping it free for long. So, even if you don't have an iPad you should go ahead and download it for the future. Bluetooth/WiFi connectivity coming soon in an update. IsoCards ~ virtual deck of cards ✭✭✭ IsoCards has won the AppStar Awards for best game! ✭✭✭✭✭✭ NOTICE: IsoCards for the iPhone can ONLY be used in c… $1.99 Buy Now Watch Media Details✭✭✭ IsoCards has won the AppStar Awards for best game! ✭✭✭✭✭✭ NOTICE: IsoCards for the iPhone can ONLY be used in conjunction with an iPad. ✭✭✭"iPhone indie game developer Opetopic has thrown out all of the rules for their upcoming iPad card app titled IsoCards." - AddAdvice.com"IsoCards isn’t really a card game. It’s every card game. Or any card game." - 148apps.com"Conceptually it's an interesting approach... it will certainly be a neat technological trick." -PocketGamer.co.uk✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭✭IsoCards is one of the few apps that fully takes advantage of what the iPad has to offer. It's a multitouch-gesture and physics driven deck of cards, allowing you to play any card game you want. Just add a deck of cards, add a few players, deal out the cards and you are good to go.* To deal out cards, just flick your finger on the deck and the card will go flying into the player's hand. * Wanna see your cards without everyone else seeing? Cup your hand and place it above your cards and they will flip over for only you to see.* Wanna play poker? Drag out some chips to use for betting.* A notepad that you can write on or type on to keep track of scores.* Transfer a player's cards to an iPhone or iPod touch with IsoCards installed.20444 Information Seller: Genre:Card, Casino, Simulation Release:Apr 01, 2010 Updated:Nov 30, -0001 Version: Size:0.0 TouchArcade Rating:Unrated User Rating:Unrated Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal mrbass Well-Known Member Oct 7, 2008 2,210 0 0 United States of America http://mrbass.org/iphone/bestgames #16 mrbass, Apr 4, 2010 Thanks gonna try this out soon. I remembered this post and went through the threads three times looking for this. Thanks for making it free. mbrandonw Well-Known Member Nov 19, 2009 86 0 0 Brooklyn, NY http://www.opetopic.com #17 mbrandonw, Apr 4, 2010 Last edited by a moderator: Apr 5, 2010 Thanks, the bluetooth/wifi connectivity will be coming soon... just as soon as I can get my hands on an ipad. EDIT : Release thread : http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=51005 Show Ignored Content Share This Page Tweet Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Forgot your password? Stay logged in
Thanks gonna try this out soon. I remembered this post and went through the threads three times looking for this. Thanks for making it free.
Thanks, the bluetooth/wifi connectivity will be coming soon... just as soon as I can get my hands on an ipad. EDIT : Release thread : http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=51005
