# 20 Squares: Royal Game of Ur — An ancient game of strategy > Ancient strategy race board game for 1 or 2 players. (iPhone/iPad app by Ooh La Banana.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/20-squares-royal-game-of-ur/id1234101526 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Ooh La Banana](https://appshunter.io/developer/1217167875) - Category: Games, Education, Board, Strategy - Price: $0.99 - Rating: 4.00/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 21 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.6 · 11 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2017-05-17 - Data updated: 2026-08-25 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/20-squares-royal-game-of-ur/id1234101526/reviews.md ## What is 20 Squares? Twenty Squares, or the Royal Game of Ur, a strategy/race board game. dating from at least 2600BCE. The oldest game boards were found in the tombs of Ur in Iraq in the 1920s. While the ancient rules are still fuzzy, two players race around the board to see who can bring all their stones home before the other, with some surprises along the way. - No ads and no in-app purchases! - 1 or 2 players This version currently implements the simple route and rules of the game, perfect for kids and beginners to the game. Some reviewers have suggested that the dice rolls are rigged when playing the AI. The dice rolls are not fudged in any way! Part of the allure of Twenty Squares is that you can't predict the winner until the very end of the game, as one bad roll can change the outcome completely. Feedback/reviews are welcome to help future development. Some things on the go: - GameCenter support to play with people around the world - better AI - more race routes and special squares ## Key features - Ancient strategy board game - 1 or 2 player modes - Simple rules for beginners - No ads or in-app purchases - GameCenter support for online play ## Recent user reviews (10 of 21) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/20-squares-royal-game-of-ur/id1234101526/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Such an amazingly engaging game *2023-06-02* Not the best AI but I play to minimise it’s score - best game so far is 11points… 😀 Truly a game that has passed the test of time with millennia or game play so far. When the last of us are playing a game this will be it - a few stones and the board scratched in the dirt is all they’d need - I am happy to play this version for now though! **Developer response:** Thanks so much! Glad you like it! ### 5/5 — Simple and effective *2021-06-10* Irving Finkels game type, plain and simple! ### 5/5 — A Great Casual Game *2021-04-17, version 1.2.2* It’s historical and fast and fun to play. What more could you want? ### 5/5 — Brilliant App *2020-04-30* Must be the best 99p I have ever spent. The analog version costs £100 from the British Museum. This is just great. Thank you dev. Put the price up! A truly great game. **Developer response:** Thanks! Glad you’re enjoying it. ### 5/5 — Perfectly done, awesome game! *2020-03-06* First off, thanks, developer, for pricing this so fairly as a premium game with no ads or IAP. I heartily support developers like you who do that right. The game plays awesome! The rolls are fair. The graphics are good. The interface is intuitive. The rules were simple to learn. Thank you for giving me a great new (very old, LOL) game to play while I’m having coffee or taking a break. **Developer response:** Thanks so much! ### 5/5 — Excellent version of the game! *2019-04-26* I only wish the difficulty was higher. I haven’t lost to the virtual opponent ever. However this is a delight to play. Well done! ### 5/5 — Great game *2019-04-24* Fun to play game. Simple in concept, but with lots of tactical depth. Thanks devs. **Developer response:** Gah! That’s not good! Saw that early in development, but thought I fixed it. Will resolve ASAP. Thanks for the review! ### 4/5 — Love the game but....: *2019-04-24* I wish it had a harder level. And PLEASE add a option to turn off volume. Last request leaderboard and show number of moves to help with learning the game **Developer response:** Thanks for the review! A mute button is coming shortly... As for the AI difficulty, it’s something I want to improve for sure. ### 4/5 — Dice change 4/2019 *2019-04-22* I have been playing this for a long time. It’s fun and to think it is from way back when, is amazing. I am an older person, probably like most that are enjoying this game. (Not enough violence for younger kids) But, anyway, the 3 new black triangles are very small. I can not tell what is printed in white on them. And now my turn number is much a lighter color, and not as easy to see. Minor things in this world of big problems, but my 2 cents worth. Still a great game ..... Linda **Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback! I’ve got an improvement coming for visibility. There’s nothing printed on the dice. They are just white pips to indicate the count; a pip on top (or in the middle in 2d) counts as one, none count as 0. But, the pips could be a bit more obvious, I agree. ### 5/5 — Nice one! *2019-04-16* Great work by the developer. Would like to see some of the original art work on the board. 🤞 **Developer response:** Thanks! Working on a better board, so stay tuned. ## Frequently asked questions about 20 Squares ### What is 20 Squares? 20 Squares, also known as the Royal Game of Ur, is an ancient strategy and race board game. Players race to bring their stones home before their opponent, with unpredictable outcomes. ### How many players can play 20 Squares? 20 Squares supports both 1 player (against AI) and 2 player modes, allowing for local or online competition. ### Does 20 Squares have ads or in-app purchases? No, 20 Squares is completely free of ads and in-app purchases, offering an uninterrupted gaming experience. ### Is 20 Squares suitable for children? Yes, this version of 20 Squares implements simple rules and routes, making it perfect for kids and beginners to learn the game. ### Can I play 20 Squares online with friends? Yes, 20 Squares features GameCenter support, allowing you to play with people around the world. ### What platforms is 20 Squares available on? 20 Squares is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. ### How often is 20 Squares updated? The latest update was on September 16, 2025, with version 2.0. Future development is planned based on user feedback. ### What is the price of 20 Squares? 20 Squares is a paid app, available for $0.99. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0 — 2025-09-16 Rebuilt for modern devices. ### 1.2.2 — 2020-02-03 - mute button, so you can play in the office, during class, on the bus, .... - clearer dice rolling ### 1.2.1 — 2019-04-23 - fixed a double-touch bug. Thanks, mocket! ### 1.2 — 2019-04-20 - dice rolling animation - better(?) indication that no moves are possible ### 1.1 — 2017-05-23 - 100% more explanation of rules! - choice of AI difficulty, including new harder AI - clearer initial screen, work in progress ## Apps similar to 20 Squares | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Royal Game of Ur (AG)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/royal-game-of-ur-ag/id1455653921) | 4.6 (453) | Free | Games | | [PopGroup](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popgroup/id318974349) | 4.1 (8) | $0.99 | Games | | [The Royal Game of Ur](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-royal-game-of-ur/id1639072419) | — | Free | Games | | [Scorely: Board Game Scorer AI](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scorely-board-game-scorer-ai/id6752791546) | 4.9 (30) | Free | Games | | [Game of Ur](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-of-ur/id1485346270) | 4.5 (19) | $0.99 | Games | | [Voice of the Mummy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-of-the-mummy/id1144017590) | 5.0 (8) | $0.99 | Games | ## Related topics [ooh la banana](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ooh-la-banana) · [royal games of ur](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/royal-games-of-ur) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-25.*