Cutthroat Pinochle
Cutthroat Pinochle

Cutthroat Pinochle

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| JoshsGames.com

Play on PC with BlueStacks or from our cloud

  • Overview
  • Game Features
  • How to Play

Page Modified On: June 13, 2025

Play Cutthroat Pinochle on PC or Mac

Explore a whole new adventure with Cutthroat Pinochle, a Card game created by JoshsGames.com. Experience great gameplay with BlueStacks, the most popular gaming platform to play Android games on your PC or Mac.

About the Game

If classic card games are your thing but you’re tired of the same old partnerships, Cutthroat Pinochle flips the script. Here, it’s every player for themselves—an all-out battle of wits, memory, and timing. Developed by JoshsGames.com, this Card game pits you against two other rivals, real or virtual, with no teammates to bail you out. Expect a frantic mix of strategy and good-natured outsmarting, whether you’re playing quick rounds on your phone or popping in for a long play session with boosted controls on BlueStacks.

Game Features

  • Head-to-Head Competition
    No partners here—it’s a true cutthroat style. Three players, every match, all fighting for the win. Outsmart your friends or AI any way you can.

  • Flexible Opponent Choices
    Want to go online against real folks? Prefer to play offline and practice? There are eight computer opponents available, all with their own quirks and strategies. Test yourself against a variety of play styles and skill levels.

  • Fully Customizable Gameplay
    Tweak the game until it feels just right. Change up deck counts (single or double), adjust sound effects, pick your game speed, switch the undo button on or off, and fine-tune key rules like bidding and trick requirements.

  • Strategic Widow Play
    After the initial deal, players bid for a chance at the “widow”—three face-down cards that could make or break your hand. If you snag the high bid, you can reshuffle your strategy by swapping out the worst cards in your hand.

  • Adjustable Rules for Every Style
    Pick how high you want the stakes—set minimum bids, tweak bid increments, decide how many points to win, and even pick if you must have a marriage in trump to score. Fine-tune everything, from must-bid-to-win, to trick requirements, to the clinching victory conditions when multiple players hit the winning score.

  • Accessible on Multiple Platforms
    You can try it on your Android device, or, if you prefer a bigger screen and snappier gameplay, give BlueStacks a spin for a smoother experience.

Whether you’re fine-tuning rules for a super competitive night or trying out a new bidding strategy, Cutthroat Pinochle keeps you on your toes—no easy wins here.

Make your gaming sessions memorable with precise controls that give you an edge in close combats and visuals that pop up, bringing every character to life.

Game Features

Enhancements

  • Macros
  • Multi Instance
  • Multi Instance Sync
  • Script
  • Enhancements
Macros

Macros

Automate the predictable in Cutthroat Pinochle and transform your gameplay with Macros. Get access to inventive Macros in the BlueStacks Macro Community
Multi Instance

Multi Instance

Play Cutthroat Pinochle on one window. And chat with your friend on the other. Press CTRL + Shift + 8 to open the Multi-Instance Manager. And start creating fresh instances or clone an existing one.
Multi Instance Sync

Multi Instance Sync

Play Cutthroat Pinochle with the power of Multi-Instance Sync. Replicate what you are doing on the main instance on all other instances. Level up faster, play more.
Script

Script

Script your way to gaming glory in Cutthroat Pinochle with BlueStacks Script. Write and run a set of commands to automate repeated tasks. Trigger the command by assigning it to any key.
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How to Download and Play Cutthroat Pinochle on PC or Mac

  • Download and install BlueStacks on your PC or Mac

  • Complete Google sign-in to access the Play Store, or do it later

  • Look for Cutthroat Pinochle in the search bar at the top right corner

  • Click to install Cutthroat Pinochle from the search results

  • Complete Google sign-in (if you skipped step 2) to install Cutthroat Pinochle

  • Click the Cutthroat Pinochle icon on the home screen to start playing

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Minimum System Requirements

With BlueStacks 5, you can get started on a PC that fulfills the following requirements.

  • Operating System

    Microsoft Windows 7 or above, macOS 11 (Big Sur) or above

  • Processor

    Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor

  • RAM

    at least 4GB

  • HDD

    10GB Free Disk Space

Note:

* You must be an Administrator on your PC. Up to date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor.

Cutthroat Pinochle - FAQs

  • How to play Cutthroat Pinochle on Windows PC & Mac?

    Play Cutthroat Pinochle on your PC or Mac by following these simple steps.

    • Click on 'Play Cutthroat Pinochle on PC’ to download BlueStacks
    • Install it and log-in to Google Play Store
    • Launch and play the game.
  • Why is BlueStacks the fastest and safest platform to play games on PC?

    BlueStacks respects your privacy and is always safe and secure to use. It does not carry any malware, spyware, or any sort of additional software that could harm your PC.

    It is engineered to optimize speed and performance for a seamless gaming experience.

  • What are Cutthroat Pinochle PC requirements?

    Minimum requirement to run Cutthroat Pinochle on your PC

    • OS: Microsoft Windows 7 or above MacOS 11 (Big Sur) or above
    • Processor: Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor
    • RAM: Your PC must have at least 4GB of RAM. (Note that having 4GB or more disk space is not a substitute for RAM)
    • HDD: 10GB Free Disk Space.
    • You must be an Administrator on your PC.