Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On!

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A unique blend of solitaire and horse racing from Game Freak, creators of Pokémon.

Ratings

5

Age

9+

Category

Languages

ENG

- Guide Your Steed to the Finish Line by Playing Solitaire! Saddle up for this unique solitaire and horse-racing hybrid from Game Freak, creators of the Pokémon franchise! Pocket Card Jockey originally released to great acclaim on the Nintendo 3DS, and while the basic rules are the same, the racing segments have been reborn in glorious 3-D! - Solitaire as Simple as Can Be! Focus your mind and clear cards with subsequent numbers in quick succession. The more cards you clear, the better your horse's mood will be—which helps them charge energy during races! - Mind Your Positioning While Racing! Your position on the track determines the difficulty of your solitaire rounds. There are also special cards that can be picked up if you run over them while racing. These cards provide a variety of benefits, including leveling up your horse, learning new skills, or improving your performance in a race. Be careful though, because running too much on the outside of the track will cause your horse to lose precious stamina! - Go For Broke in the Homestretch! If your steed has charged tons of energy and has plenty of stamina left in the tank, they'll sprint their heart out once you enter the homestretch. Make sure not to run into other horses as you aim for first place! - Entrust Difficult Races to Future Generations! Take the beloved steeds you've grown on the racetrack and pair them up on the farm. The foal they produce will inherit their abilities and become your new partner on the racecourse! Breed generation after generation of racehorses in your quest to conquer all the biggest, most prestigious races in the world!
Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On! is a delightful hybrid of solitaire and horse racing developed by Game Freak, the creators of the Pokémon franchise. Originally a cult favorite on the Nintendo 3DS, this Apple Arcade exclusive brings the same addictive gameplay with enhanced 3D racing visuals. Players clear cards in a simplified solitaire variant to boost their horse's mood and energy, which directly impacts race performance. Strategic positioning on the track affects solitaire difficulty, and special cards collected during races offer benefits like leveling up your horse or unlocking new skills. The game also includes a 'Perfect Challenge' mode for practicing solitaire and introduces a new horse, Goldfish. With deep simulation elements, including horse breeding and a daily login system, this game offers hours of engaging gameplay for fans of card games and strategy.

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Ratings & Reviews

amazing game!
Sat Jan 28 2023 Clermos4444

Cool concept,really like the mix of solitaire and horse race!

Absolutely fabulous
Wed Apr 24 2024 Redsoxg

Played this on 3DS to death and love it even more on my phone. Nothing gets me more pumped!

Very hard
Sun Jan 22 2023 zDrow

This game is interesting but it’s quite hard and I wish there was the option to either disable the timer or make it really slow.

A great 3DS gem, now on Arcade
Fri Jan 27 2023 iLalena

I played the bajeezus out of this game in my 3DS. Now I’m doing it again and the addiction is worst since my phone is always with me. It’s a weird premise; solitaire and horse racing? Trust me, it works!

Apple Arcade Gem!
Sat Jan 21 2023 Casey B Ville

Hands down best game on Apple Arcade. Loved this game on 3DS, and game freak does it again with a perfect transfer to Apple Arcade. Do yourself a favor and download this gem.

Love it!
Fri Jan 20 2023 megslovesvamps

Played on the 3DS and loved it for how unique the gameplay is. Purchased an Apple Arcade subscription so I could play the game again as it’s that’s good. Check it out!

a true goat
Fri Jan 20 2023 janekuu

I am sad that i missed this on 3ds.

SSSSOOOOOOOO much fun
Sat Jan 21 2023 HAMvetRIC

I’m obsessed. 😍

Features

Walkthrough

Getting Started with Solitaire and Racing

Begin by selecting a horse and entering a race. The game alternates between solitaire rounds and racing phases. In solitaire, clear cards by selecting ones that are one number higher or lower than your current card. Clear all cards for a perfect score, which boosts your horse’s energy. During races, use the Unity Power earned from solitaire to control your horse’s position. Stay on the inside track to conserve stamina, but run over special cards to gain bonuses like extra experience or skills.

Mastering the Perfect Challenge

The 'Perfect Challenge' mode lets you practice solitaire without racing. Focus on clearing cards quickly to achieve a perfect score. This mode helps you hone your skills, as the faster you clear, the better your horse performs in actual races.

Gameplays

Solitaire Gameplay

The solitaire mechanic is simple yet addictive. Start with a card, then clear cards that are one number higher or lower. The more cards you clear in succession, the better your horse’s mood, which increases its energy for the race. Watch out for tough card layouts in later stages!

Racing and Strategy

During races, your position on the track matters. Inside positions make solitaire rounds easier but may limit special card pickups. Outside positions increase difficulty but offer more rewards. Balance stamina and card collection to optimize your horse’s performance.

Questions And Answers

Here are some possible questions and answers that you might find useful

    Questions And Answers

    Here are some possible questions and answers that you might find useful

    1. Q:What platforms is Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On! available on?

      A:The game is exclusively available on Apple Arcade for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac OS X 11.0 or later, and Apple TV. It is not available on Android.

    2. Q:Do I need an Apple Arcade subscription to play?

      A:Yes, Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On! is an Apple Arcade exclusive, requiring a subscription to play. There are no in-app purchases or ads.

    Related News!

    Here are some related news of the game.

    Pok�mon dev’s cult 3DS game is officially coming to iPhonePok�mon dev’s cult 3DS game is officially coming to iPhone

    Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On! will debut on Apple Arcade on January 20, the developer announced on Tuesday.

    Video Games Chronicle Thu Feb 02 2023

    Game Freak to rerelease Pocket Card Jockey on Apple ArcadeGame Freak to rerelease Pocket Card Jockey on Apple Arcade

    Game Freak has announced that it's rereleasing the 2013 title Pocket Card Jockey as Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On!, seven years after it was...

    PocketGamer.biz Thu Feb 02 2023

    Game Freak not ruling out Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On! for SwitchGame Freak not ruling out Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On! for Switch

    Game Freak programmer Masao Taya told Polygon that the team is focusing on future updates and monitoring feedback from Apple Arcade users, but wouldn't rule...

    Nintendo Everything Thu Feb 02 2023

    Game Freak to Release 3DS Game Pocket Card Jockey on Apple ArcadeGame Freak to Release 3DS Game Pocket Card Jockey on Apple Arcade

    Developer Game Freak, best known for developing the Pok�mon games, announced it will release its 3DS game, Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On!, on iOS.

    VGChartz Thu Jan 05 2023

    Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On! Races Into Apple ArcadePocket Card Jockey: Ride On! Races Into Apple Arcade

    The horse racing card game Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On! is now available in Apple Arcade. If you subscribe to Apple Arcade ($5, �5 or AU$8 a month), you can...

    CNET Mon Feb 06 2023

    Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On! review: The winner's circlePocket Card Jockey: Ride On! review: The winner's circle

    Game Freak's cult 3DS title is now on the Nintendo Switch and it makes the transition just fine.

    Shacknews Thu Mar 07 2024

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