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42 on Windows Pc

Developed By: Droid 42

License: Free

Rating: 3,9/5 - 1.109 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

Game Details

Version 6.5
Size 8.9 MB
Release Date December 03, 23
Category Card Games

What's New:
Add support for dark mode menusDisplay trick numbers [see more]

Description from Developer:
Enjoy a game of 42 dominoes, also known as Texas 42. 42 is a trick taking game played with double six dominoes. You are paired with a computer partner against two computer opponent... [read more]

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About this game

On this page you can download 42 and play on Windows PC. 42 is free Card game, developed by Droid 42. Latest version of 42 is 6.5, was released on 2023-12-03 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100,000. Overall rating of 42 is 3,9. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This game had been rated by 1,109 users, 143 users had rated it 5*, 621 users had rated it 1*.

How to play 42 on Windows?

Instruction on how to play 42 on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install 42 on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this game on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Play 42 using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "42" icon on the home screen to start playing, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to play 42 on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "42" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 6.5 , 6.4.

Download 42 6.5 on Windows PC – 8.9 MB

Download 42 6.4 on Windows PC – 5.8 MB

Enjoy a game of 42 dominoes, also known as Texas 42. 42 is a trick taking game played with double six dominoes. You are paired with a computer partner against two computer opponents. Take 7 marks or 250 points and win the game.

Supports many popular domino variants including Low (Nello), Forced Only Low, Splash, Plunge, Sevens, Forced Only Sevens, Doubles Trump, and No Trump. Your chosen combination can be easily setup within the preferences menu.

Domino game results are stored locally in your app. Access the statistics and see how you have been measuring up.

FAQ
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(1) How can I lay down my hand?

Tapping the green check mark icon or red x icon will end the current hand. The check mark appears when you have enough points to meet your bid. The x appears when you can no longer make your bid.

(2) How do I display the hidden played dominoes on 2 mark bids?

Within the trick dialog, tapping any domino or hidden trick icon will display all played dominoes.

(3) Can I undo a bid or trump selection?

If you are the high bidder, an undo icon appears. Tapping the icon will undo the last bid, trump, or contract selection.

(4) Why is a bid yellow?

A yellow bid indicates a forced bid.

(5) What are the different AI play styles?

Conservative: Only bids above 30 with really strong hands.
Normal: Bids on a mix of hands. More likely to bid 31-35.
Aggressive: Bids on most any hand if there is a chance to make it.
Once play starts, the three variants generally follow the same strategies.
Add support for dark mode menus
Display trick numbers