G4A: Spite & Malice

G4A: Spite & Malice Free Game

Rated 4.29/5 (558) —  Free Android application by Games4All

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About G4A: Spite & Malice

Spite & Malice is a competitive patience game for two players. Each player starts with a hand containing 5 cards, a pay-off pile containing 20 cards and 4 empty side stacks.
In the middle of the table there are 3 empty center stacks and the stock pile containing the remainder of the cards.

The object of the game is to be the first to empty your pay-off pile.

The centre stacks are build up from the ace upwards, independent of suit. So the first card can be the ace of diamonds
followed by the two of spades, the three of hearts, etc. Kings are wild. This means that you can play king
on any centre stack and it will turn into a card that fits on the card already on the stack. For instance
if you play the king of spades on a ten of clubs the king will turn into a queen.

When a centre stack is completed (by playing a queen or king on a jack) the stack is shuffled into the stock pile.

You can place any card on the side stacks, independent of which cards are already there. Only the top card of each side
stack is accessible though, see below.

At the start of your turn you receive cards from the stock pile to bring your hand back up to a total of 5 cards.
In your turn you can play a number of possible moves:
- Play the top card from your pay-off pile onto one of the center stacks.
- Play the top card from one of your side stacks onto one of the center stacks.
- Play a card from your hand onto one of the center stacks.
- Play a card from your hand onto one of your side stacks. This ends your turn.

The game ends when one player plays his/her last card from the pay-off pile onto one of the centre stacks.
This player wins the game and receives the number of cards on the other players pay-off pile as points.

The game also ends when the stock is depleted. When this happens the game ends in a tie and neither player scores any points.

The first player to reach 50 points wins the match!

How to Download / Install

Download and install G4A: Spite & Malice version 1.6.2 on your Android device!
Downloaded 10,000+ times, content rating: Everyone
Android package: org.games4all.android.games.spite.prod, download G4A: Spite & Malice.apk

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Game History & Updates

What's Changed
- Improved high-res card graphics
- Support for new Android versions
- Minimum Android version is now 14 (4.0.1)
- Fixed minor animation glitch
Version update G4A: Spite & Malice was updated to version 1.6.2
Version update G4A: Spite & Malice was updated to version 1.4.0
Version update G4A: Spite & Malice was updated to version 1.2.1
Version update G4A: Spite & Malice was updated to version 1.2.0

What are users saying about G4A: Spite & Malice

X70%
by X####:

The way I learned is that you must play your Aces first. From your discard pile first then your hand and then from your pile. It's a bit frustrating not playing that way. It makes for a lot of time games. Also, there should be 4 field piles to play on, not 3.

X70%
by X####:

The opponent never uses Kings as wild cards when they are on his pile. This makes what should be a good game non-competitive and boring. Fix that and you've got a great game.

X70%
by X####:

Some times I hate it only because once I start I don't want to stop. Some times it is 2 or 3 am before I turn it off.

C70%
by C####:

It sometimes makes really stupid moves. Besides that it's fun.

X70%
by X####:

I find I funny the computer always has the right card at the right time, and then you get shity cards at the same time. Complete bs!

N70%
by N####:

My Gran taught me this 40 years ago - it lacks her determination to win at all costs but gosh it bought back great memories - thanks

L70%
by L####:

I love this game!!! It's the only game I have on my phone! You won't be disappointed!!

X70%
by X####:

Love this game.????

X70%
by X####:

One of my favorites. I play it everyday.

D70%
by D####:

Fun and very addicting

X70%
by X####:

Simple but interesting game.

X70%
by X####:

Smartest computer opponent, but still needs more intelligence. Often skips opportunities in early game stage, and instead builds its own discard pile, which i can exploit to my benefit. I've also witnessed it play into other center piles before reducing it's own, which is yet another head-scratcher strategy. Perhaps future versions will incorporate AI, but for now I'm able to beat the computer 60% of the time. My success rate will rise as I play more. The secret to beating "Spring": Strict discard pile discipline(higher underneath lower, always!)

X70%
by X####:

Spring sometimes plays several cards before putting up the card from his personal stack - which is an error as it reduces his options. He also occasionally builds the centre stack up to where I can play a card from my personal stack immediately. This seems avoidable but it happens so quickly, I am not absolutely sure. Apart from those two observations, it is an excellent game. The graphics are very good, I like it that there are no sound effects or other novelties. The scoring system is good too, I hadn't come across that before. It gives more credit for a close finish, (to the loser).

X70%
by X####:

I love this game but don't know what has happened to the card sizes - I don't use the small card option - but since getting my Moto z the cards display smaller than on my previous phone (Nexus 5) or brother's old phone (honour 7) or my tablet - there is a lot of white space around the cards now and they're definitely smaller, making it unplayable for me (poor eyesight). Previously could play this one on my phone as the cards were bigger, unlike say Russian Bank (which I still like but only play on my tablet - this is now the same with this game). Am wondering if it's something to do with Nougat? Can't think what else. Am really hoping can get the larger card size back as was ideal to play when waiting around! ????

X70%
by X####:

I would like spring to be more complicated .... I have been winning every match But I have to say I've been playing this game for over 23 years and this one is the best out of all them in the play store thank you

X70%
by X####:

I'm ready to give up on this version because the "computer" is an idiot. It stocks up all wild cards on the discard pile and fails to play one when it will prevent me from playing the next card from scoring stack. I just won 63-0 on the last game!

G70%
by G####:

I liked it better when I won all the games. What I don't like is how obvious it is when the computer is set to win. All I can do is sit and watch. Where is the challenge or fun in that?

X70%
by X####:

One of my fav single player games. Nice and tidy, no pop-ups!

W70%
by W####:

I loved this game but now the "Tip" is popping up every second and disrupting the game. Will be removing it.

X70%
by X####:

The robot in some of the settings dosn't seem to know how and when to use Kings.

X70%
by X####:

Some graphic options would make this game perfect, card and background choices to jazz it up.

X70%
by X####:

Needs an undo button

N70%
by N####:

Feels lovely like it lets me win sometimes

X70%
by X####:

I like it

L70%
by L####:

Addictive love it

X70%
by X####:

On easy the AI makes stupid moves no player would. On Hard, the game flat out cheats. The AI makes totally illogical plays that miraculously end up in 5-6 card runs when it is behind in score...

X70%
by X####:

Great Spite & Malice app, but REALLY needs Undo Option! Sometimes I accidentally drop a card where I didn't intend to. VERY frustrating. Add the Undo, and I will happily give you 5 stars.

K70%
by K####:

Only one question,... why does my opponent, the computer... always discard instead of playing his A's, esp at the beginning of the game? I think that's why I usually win!

R70%
by R####:

And no add pop ups!!

B70%
by B####:

I swear it's coded that if you have a wild on your deck, the next card has to be the same exact card that you just played it as. Before I even play it, I know it's going to happen. Also, it needs an undo button or the hit boxes need to be a Lot more accurate. I can have a card almost completely over where I want to put it and it will drop somewhere else. Wasting a wild or discarding it wrong.

R70%
by R####:

Great Spite & Malice app, but REALLY needs Undo Option! Sometimes I accidentally drop a card where I didn't intend to. VERY frustrating. Add the Undo, and I will happily give you 5 stars.

O70%
by O####:

I can remember growing up playing this with my Great-Grandmother. Great-Aunts, and my Grandmother and a Great-Uncle as early as 2 years old!! I learned my cards, to count, and also money at that age!! And how to have a great time!! What a blast! My daughter even taught the gals in Basic Training!

R70%
by R####:

I play it to remember my nan and I playing together. The Ai isn't brilliant at playing the game but I don't mind.

J70%
by J####:

A friend taught me this game years ago. So happy to find an app for it!

E70%
by E####:

Likes to shut down a lot and I'm forced to reboot my tablet. Its a battery hog as well but otherwise enjoyable app.

K70%
by K####:

Better than the other games I have tried but the AI is limited.

R70%
by R####:

It has just been proved, the computer knows what is in my stack uses it to its advantage. Not cool. Computer still has to cheat to win

R70%
by R####:

Nice game...sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. Try it.

H70%
by H####:

Great game

R70%
by R####:

Helps pass time and is enjoyable. Would like it better if could make more personalized.


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