A fast-paced card game for iPhone based on the classic “President”.

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About Crownless

Crownless is a fast-paced card game for iPhone based on the classic “President” (also known as Scum). Be the first to shed all your cards to claim the President’s seat — finish last and you’re the Scum. Between rounds, roles matter: the President takes cards from the Scum in a guessing-based card exchange, so every round shapes the next one.

Coming soon: online multiplayer and a Poker-style mode.

FAQ

What is Crownless?

Crownless is a card game for iPhone based on the classic game “President” (also known as Scum). Be the first to play all your cards to become President — the last player standing becomes the Scum. You play against computer-controlled opponents.

How do I play?

Play one to four cards of the same rank. Each play must match the number of cards on the table and be of a higher rank. Four-of-a-kind is a bomb and beats anything except a higher bomb. If you can’t (or don’t want to) play, you pass and sit out until the trick is cleared. Between rounds, the President and Vice President exchange cards with the Scum and Vice Scum through a guessing mechanic.

Which game modes are available?
  • Training — learn the game at your own pace.
  • Casual — the standard 4-player game.
  • Shuffle — a new random set of card ranks every round.
  • Trio — a 3-player variant with two hidden skat cards and a Middleman role.
  • Tournaments — pay a buy-in and compete across eight venues (Venice, Baden Baden, Lisbon, Paris, Singapore, Monte Carlo, Macau, Las Vegas). The first player to reach the required number of President wins takes the prize.
Is there online multiplayer?

Not yet. Crownless is currently played against AI opponents. Online multiplayer is in development and one of our top priorities.

Do I need an account?

No. Crownless requires no sign-up or login. All progress is stored locally on your device.

Can I play offline?

Yes. The full game works without an internet connection. A connection is only needed for in-app purchases and watching reward ads.

Will I lose my progress if I delete the app or switch devices?

Yes. Because progress is stored only on your device, deleting the app or resetting your stats permanently erases your Coins, Crowns, items, unlocks, statistics and achievements. Cloud backup is not currently supported, so please keep this in mind before uninstalling.

What are Coins and Crowns?

Coins are the main currency, earned by finishing rounds — the better your placement, the more you earn. Upgrading your Stage increases your round rewards. Crowns are the premium currency used for exclusive items. Both can also be purchased in the shop or earned by watching reward ads.

What do the President Pass and Second Chance items do?

A President Pass lets you claim the President seat directly (not available in tournaments). A Second Chance grants you an extra guess if you miss during the card exchange.

Does Crownless contain in-app purchases or ads?

Yes. You can optionally purchase Coins, Crowns, President Passes and Second Chances. The shop also offers optional rewarded ads — ads are never forced during gameplay.

My purchase didn’t arrive — what should I do?

First make sure you have a stable internet connection and restart the app. If the items are still missing, contact us at info@nhstudios.info with your Apple receipt (order ID) and we’ll sort it out. Refund requests are handled by Apple via reportaproblem.apple.com.

Which devices are supported?

Crownless runs on iPhone with iOS 26 or later, in portrait mode.

How can I reset my progress?

Go to Profile → Settings → Reset Stats. Warning: this permanently deletes all progress, currencies and unlocks.

I found a bug or have a feature idea — where do I report it?

We’d love to hear from you! Email us at info@nhstudios.info.