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Shithead: Palace Card Game

By TADAS MILIESKA · iPhone & iPad

5.0 (1)12+FreeAvailable now

Shithead is one of the most-played card games in the world — and now it's online. Known worldwide as Shithead, Palace, Karma, Shed, China Hand, and Last Man Standing, this fast-paced card-shedding game has been a backpacker staple for decades. Joker Palace brings it to your phone with real-time multiplayer, ranks, seasons, and the joker twists that

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About Shithead: Palace Card Game

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Shithead is one of the most-played card games in the world — and now it's online.

Known worldwide as Shithead, Palace, Karma, Shed, China Hand, and Last Man Standing, this fast-paced card-shedding game has been a backpacker staple for decades. Joker Palace brings it to your phone with real-time multiplayer, ranks, seasons, and the joker twists that make every game unpredictable.

HOW TO PLAY
Play from your hand, then your face-up cards, then your hidden face-down cards. Match or beat the top card of the pile — or pick it all up. Jokers and special cards flip the table. Last one holding cards is the Shithead.

FEATURES
- Real-time online multiplayer — play Shithead against players worldwide
- Ranked seasons with XP, levels, and leaderboards
- Joker and special card mechanics (reverse, reset, burn the pile)
- Daily quests and spin rewards
- Fully interactive tutorial — learn Shithead in minutes
- Custom avatars and card backs
- Play on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Whether you know it as Shithead, Palace, Karma or Shed — this is the definitive online version. Quick to learn, hard to master, impossible to put down.

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Developer
TADAS MILIESKA
Release date
Oct 30, 2025
Latest version
3.6.0
Requires
iOS 15.1 or later
Price snapshot
Free GBP
Source checked
Oct 23, 2026

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Is Shithead: Palace Card Game available on iPhone?

Shithead: Palace Card Game is listed on the GB App Store. Availability varies by region and compatible device.

Is Shithead: Palace Card Game free?

The recorded download price is free. In-app purchases, subscriptions, or additional content may cost extra. Source checked Oct 23, 2026.

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