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Samkok Tam Quốc Review
Free Three Kingdoms idle card-battler with in-app purchases
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Our verdict
Suits players who want a light card-battler to check a few times a day, thanks to idle play. The trade-offs are luck-based summoning and gear enhancement, in-app packs up to 799,000 VND, and some Google Play reviews complaining about connection errors.
Best for: Fans of Three Kingdoms card-battlers
Skip it if: Players who dislike luck-based mechanics and in-game spending
Pros
- Free to download; per the publisher, new players get 1,000 summons and every 10 summons guarantee at least one 5-star general.
- Idle mode keeps earning gold, XP and gear while you are offline, which suits short play sessions.
- Holds a Vietnamese G1 publishing licence (539/QĐ-PTTH&TTĐT) that can be looked up on the state broadcasting authority's licence system.
Cons
- Enhancing gear to +15 and getting rare war horses are luck-based; the Google Play description itself calls the success rate "extremely low".
- Monetised through six in-app packs on the Vietnam App Store, from 29,000 to 799,000 VND, with no published spending cap.
All pros and cons · Who is it for?
More pros
- High store ratings: 4.8/5 on Google Play (about 29.7k reviews) and 4.7/5 on the Vietnam App Store (3,542 ratings).
More cons
- Some recent Google Play reviews complain about disconnections, forced logouts, lag and a focus on spending events; these are individual opinions, not findings.
- No dedicated help centre for the game was found; public contact goes through VTVlive's general hotline and contact page.
Best for
- Players with little time who want idle resource gain
Skip it if
- Under-18s: both the G1 licence and the App Store rate it 18+
Experience & key features
Samkok Tam Quốc is a Three Kingdoms card-battler published by Vplay, the games arm of Vietnam Interactive Television JSC (VTVlive). It runs on Android, iOS and on Windows via Google Play. Its first G1 publishing licence was issued on 30 January 2026 and replaced by licence 539 on 20 August 2026.
According to the publisher's description and an FPT Shop guide, players recruit generals and field up to six across front and back rows. Battles play out automatically, but general choice, bond bonuses and skill combinations still decide the outcome. Besides idle play there is an arena, cross-server battles and guilds, in an ink-wash art style.
The game is free to download and makes money from packs: the Vietnam App Store lists six, from 29,000 to 799,000 VND. Because summoning and gear enhancement are luck-based, spending varies widely between players, and the publisher publishes no spending cap.
It suits players who want a light card-battler for short sessions. Anyone wary of luck-based mechanics, wanting clear customer support, or under 18 should think twice. This assessment draws on the publisher's description, store listings and public player reviews.
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Plans & pricing
Prices last verified Nov 13, 2026
Miễn phí (mua trong game)
PersonalFree
Free to download; in-app purchases come in six packs from 29,000 VND to 799,000 VND on the Vietnam App Store.
- Free plan limits
- New players receive 1,000 summons at the start, according to the publisher's description.
- Free trial
- No free trial
Cancellation & refunds
The publisher does not state a separate refund policy on the pages reviewed; purchases through the App Store or Google Play follow each store's refund rules.
Privacy
On Google Play the developer declares no data sharing with third parties, collection of location, personal info and four other data types, encryption in transit, and deletion on request. On the App Store it declares identifiers used for tracking and collection of email, phone number, user ID, device ID, purchase history and coarse location. VTVlive's privacy policy is based on Vietnam's Personal Data Protection Law 91/2025/QH15 and says data is never sold, but lists sharing with analytics, payment and marketing providers and use of data for personalised ads with consent. These are the publisher's own declarations, not independently verified.
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Controversies & incidents
Issues documented by the press, regulators, courts or the vendor itself. Every item is sourced; unproven claims are labelled as allegations. Last researched: Nov 13, 2026
No significant controversies or incidents found in the sources we checked.
Frequently asked questions
Is Samkok Tam Quốc free?
Yes, it is free to download with in-app purchases; the Vietnam App Store lists six packs from 29,000 to 799,000 VND.
Who publishes it?
Vplay, part of Vietnam Interactive Television JSC (VTVlive), per the App Store and the G1 licence lookup.
What age is it for?
The G1 licence recommends 18+, and the App Store also rates it 18+ for frequent cartoon violence. Google Play rates it 12+ (moderate violence).
Can it be played on PC?
Yes. Google Play lists Android and Windows; the BlueStacks emulator also has a page for the game.
Review evidence & sources9
Scores
- Ease of use
- 6.5
- Features
- 6.5
- Value for money
- 6.0
- Performance
- 6.0
- Support
- 5.5
- Privacy & security
- 6.0
Why this score
Auto-battles and idle mode make it easy to pick up, and store ratings are high. No official guide was found, and some players complain about re-verifying after forced logouts.
Why this score
Per FPT Shop's guide, the game has six-general squads with distinct roles, gear, an arena, cross-server battles and guilds. A familiar feature set for the genre with no clear standout.
Why this score
Free to download but monetised through packs from 29,000 to 799,000 VND alongside luck-based mechanics (summoning, enhancement). There is no subscription and no published spending cap.
Why this score
Regular updates (iOS version 1.1.9 on 20 Oct 2026) and an earlier login fix, but some Google Play reviews mention disconnections, lag and server errors. No independent performance measurements were found.
Why this score
VTVlive lists a hotline (1900 866 666) and a contact page; the App Store links only to VTVlive's general website. No public help centre for the game was found.
Why this score
A privacy policy under Vietnamese law with a right to request deletion. Google Play declares no third-party sharing, but the App Store declares identifiers used for tracking, and VTVlive's policy allows sharing with marketing providers and personalised ads with consent. No independent audit found.
What users say
- Google Play (VN)4.8/5 · 29,700
- App Store (VN)4.7/5 · 3,542
Sources
- storeGoogle Play listing (VN)Nov 13, 2026
- storeApp Store listing (VN)Nov 13, 2026
- storeiTunes lookup API (VN)Nov 13, 2026
- Vendor-providedVTVlive privacy policyNov 13, 2026
- Vendor-providedG1 licence 41/QĐ-PTTH&TTĐT (state licence lookup)Nov 13, 2026
- Vendor-providedG1 licence 539/QĐ-PTTH&TTĐT (state licence lookup)Nov 13, 2026
- Vendor-providedVTVlive homepageNov 13, 2026
- pressFPT Shop game guideNov 13, 2026
- Community-reportedBlueStacks listingNov 13, 2026
Specs & compatibility
- Developer
- Công ty Cổ phần Truyền hình Tương tác Việt Nam (VTVlive, Vplay)
- Headquarters
- Vietnam
- Launched
- 2026
- Category
- Entertainment
Capabilities
- Mobile app
Platforms
- iOS
- Android
- Windows
Interface languages
- Vietnamese
- English
- Chinese
Support
- Help center
- Phone
Change history
- Feature.Version 1.1.9 adds the Tu La Thái Sử Từ general, a new Sáng Thế divine beast, a new beauty character and cross-server optimisation.
- Update.G1 licence 539/QĐ-PTTH&TTĐT replaces licence 41.
- Feature.Version 1.1.5 adds new generals, a cross-server event and server optimisation.
Full change history (7)
- Feature.Version 1.1.2 adds new generals, a new event and server optimisation.
- Update.Version 1.1.0 fixes a login bug.
- Launch.First iOS version (1.0.8) released on the App Store.
- Update.G1 game publishing licence 41/QĐ-PTTH&TTĐT issued.
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