A Brief History of the World

A Brief History of the World

Designed by Ragnar Brothers

78 ratings
50 reviews

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 26, 2013
  • November 20, 2017
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Lead historical empires to victory in this turn-based strategy game. Control famous leaders, command armies through different epochs, and use event cards to alter history. Enjoy solo play, local multiplayer, or online games with up to six players.

Turn-based strategy
Control historical leaders
Command armies
42 major empires
40 event cards
Solo, local, and online multiplayer
Epic soundtrack and artwork
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What's New in A Brief History of the World

1.5

November 20, 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Fixed AI crash bug with Arabs Empire. Added visible tap targets for placing Event fleets.

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User reviews

Faithful to the Boardgame; minor glitches

Great value! Highly repeatable game play. AI is a bit wonky where the AI players sometimes don’t take obvious overrun opportunities. Occasional glitches with event cards. Mostly faithful to the board versions (but I haven’t played the most recent versions, so take that with a grain of salt).

USA broken

The event card won’t let me use the event action which means it’s not as worth having.

Boring

Was really looking forward to play this game, saw it was on sale (from $5 to $1) and got it. Got disappointed quickly. Maybe I was looking for something like Civilization, which this is definitely not the case.

Great game, but currently broken

I’ve been playing this for a few years, but currently I can’t pick areas to affect with events, which may be a bug related to one of the recent targeting patches.

Update: A year later and I still can’t use Sea Power because no matter where I click it still won’t deploy a ship

Tutorial

I can’t get past the tutorial. This is my 3rd complaint with zero support. I am on an iPad Air2.

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FAQ

What is A Brief History of the World?

A Brief History of the World is a mobile adaptation of a popular board game. It's a turn-based strategy game where players control historical leaders, command armies, and guide empires through different epochs of human history. The game features event cards to alter historical outcomes and offers various ways to play.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include controlling major historical leaders like Julius Caesar, commanding armies across 6 epochs with 42 major and 15 minor empires, and utilizing over 40 event cards for replayability. It offers solo play against AI, local 'pass and play' with friends, and online multiplayer for up to 6 players.

How much does A Brief History of the World cost?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

What devices is this app compatible with?

This is a Universal app, meaning it runs on all iOS devices. This includes iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touches, ensuring broad compatibility within the Apple ecosystem.

Who would enjoy playing A Brief History of the World?

This app is designed for individuals who enjoy strategy board games, particularly those with a historical theme. It's suitable for players who like turn-based gameplay, empire management, and the challenge of leading historical figures and armies to victory.