Sheepshead Apps Compared
An honest look at the online Sheepshead landscape
There are four places most people play Sheepshead online today: PlaySheepshead.org, get61.com, Sheepshead Live, and World of Card Games. All four are free. PlaySheepshead.org and Sheepshead Live both run five-handed Wisconsin tables with Called Ace and Jack of Diamonds partners; get61.com has run five-handed games with real people since 2017; World of Card Games offers the four-handed version alongside 17 other card games. PlaySheepshead.org is the only one of the four with a native mobile app, hand replay, and provably fair deals, and the only one that also runs Euchre.
We built PlaySheepshead because we love the game and wanted a modern platform with features we couldn't find elsewhere. Here's how the options compare, feature by feature.
PlaySheepshead.org
AI opponents, online multiplayer, mobile app, and a full learning center. The newest platform, actively developed.
Active DevelopmentGet61.com
A longtime staple of the online Sheepshead community since 2017. Focused on real-people multiplayer with solid rule support. No AI opponents or mobile app.
ActiveSheepsheadLive.com
The newest of the browser platforms and the most similar to us in scope: real-time 5-player tables, both Called Ace and Jack of Diamonds, the full house-rule set, computer players for empty seats, and live table chat. Browser only — no app.
ActiveWorldOfCardGames.com
A long-running general card-game site (18 games) that includes Sheepshead, playable solo against bots or with others. Worth knowing: its Sheepshead is the four-handed game, not Wisconsin five-handed.
ActiveFeature Comparison
| Feature | PlaySheepshead | Get61 | SheepsheadLive | World of Card Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI OpponentsPractice anytime against computer players | ||||
| 5-Handed SheepsheadThe standard Wisconsin table size | ||||
| 3- and 4-Handed SheepsheadSmaller tables when you are short players | ||||
| Called AceThe most popular 5-player partnership variant | ||||
| Jack of Diamonds PartnerClassic partner selection method | ||||
| Blitz / CracksDouble-or-nothing wager mechanics | ||||
| LeastersThe everyone-passes hand where fewest points wins | ||||
| Native Mobile AppApp-store app for phones and tablets | ||||
| Free to PlayNo cost to play the core game | ||||
| Play Without an AccountDeal a hand before signing up for anything | ||||
| Hand ReplayReview hands after they finish | ||||
| Provably Fair DealsEvery shuffle can be independently verified | ||||
| Friends ListAdd friends and see who is online | ||||
| LeaderboardGlobal rankings and rating system | ||||
| TournamentsOrganized competitive events | ||||
| Interactive TutorialStep-by-step lessons for new players | ||||
| Euchre TooOther trick-taking games on the same account |
AI Opponents
Practice anytime against computer players
5-Handed Sheepshead
The standard Wisconsin table size
3- and 4-Handed Sheepshead
Smaller tables when you are short players
Called Ace
The most popular 5-player partnership variant
Jack of Diamonds Partner
Classic partner selection method
Blitz / Cracks
Double-or-nothing wager mechanics
Leasters
The everyone-passes hand where fewest points wins
Native Mobile App
App-store app for phones and tablets
Free to Play
No cost to play the core game
Play Without an Account
Deal a hand before signing up for anything
Hand Replay
Review hands after they finish
Provably Fair Deals
Every shuffle can be independently verified
Friends List
Add friends and see who is online
Leaderboard
Global rankings and rating system
Tournaments
Organized competitive events
Interactive Tutorial
Step-by-step lessons for new players
Euchre Too
Other trick-taking games on the same account
Competitor rows verified on 2026-08-12 from each platform's own site and documentation. “Unknown” means we could not confirm it either way — we would rather say so than score a rival down for something we did not check. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we'll correct it.
What Sets PlaySheepshead Apart
AI Opponents
Can't find a table? Play anytime against AI with four distinct personalities. They follow real Sheepshead strategy—no random play.
Mobile-First Design
A native app that works on any phone or tablet, not just a desktop website squeezed onto a small screen.
Hand Replay
Review every hand after it's played. See what each player held, what was buried, and where the points went. A great way to improve.
Learning Resources
An interactive tutorial, strategy guides, a full glossary, and printable cheat sheets—all free and built into the platform.
A Note About Get61
Get61 has been a home for the Sheepshead community since 2017 and introduced many players to online Sheepshead for the first time. We're fans — this isn't a knock on it.
PlaySheepshead supports the same rule variants Get61 players are used to—Called Ace, Jack of Diamonds, Blitz, Cracking, Doublers, and Leasters—so it feels familiar, and adds AI opponents you can play anytime, a native mobile app, full hand replay, and an ad-free option.
Get61 Player? Start HereReady to Try PlaySheepshead?
Jump in and play a hand against AI in under 30 seconds. No account required to start.