8 HandSupport
Questions, answered.
Common questions about playing 8 Hand — and a direct line to us for anything that isn't covered here.
Playing with others
How to get a table together, on the same Wi-Fi or across the internet.
How do I play with people in the same room?
Make sure everyone's device is on the same Wi-Fi network, then have one player host a local game from the main menu. The app finds nearby devices automatically — no sign-in required.
How do I play with friends online?
Sign in to Game Center in your device's Settings, then choose Play Online from the main menu to matchmake or invite friends directly.
What happens if the draw pile runs out mid-hand?
If the draw pile runs dry before anyone goes out, the hand ends right there — no reshuffling mid-hand.
Can we change the rules for our table?
Yes — whoever hosts a game can adjust the handful of configurable house rules in Settings before starting. Those settings apply to every game that device hosts.
Account & data
Short answers — see the full Privacy Policy for details.
Do I need to create an account?
No. Solo and local-network play work with no sign-in at all. Game Center is only needed for online play, achievements, and leaderboards, and it's the same Apple account you already use for the App Store.
Are my stats backed up anywhere?
If you're signed in to iCloud, your wins, losses, and achievement progress are stored in your own iCloud account and combined across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac — so they carry over if you reinstall the app or get a new device. Without iCloud they stay on the device, and deleting the app starts them fresh. Achievements and leaderboard scores you've earned are also kept by Game Center. A solo game in progress stays on the device you're playing it on.
Still stuck?
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