# Allplay Games

> Digital board games and companion apps from a board game publisher. (iPhone/iPad app by 902a LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/allplay-games/id1489947719 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [902a LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489947718)
- Category: Games, Board
- Price: Free (on sale, was $3.99)
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 37 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 436 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-01-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/allplay-games/id1489947719/reviews.md

## What is Allplay Games?

Everything from the board game publisher Allplay. Two full games to play and another three companion apps for the physical boardgames. 
In Mountain Goats, roll dice and compete against the AI in five simultaneous games of king of the hill. 
In On Tour, make the most of the dice you roll to visit as many states as possible. 
In A Message from the Stars companion app, type in the clue words and the app will tell you their value to ensure you don’t make a calculation mistake.
In Merchants of Andromeda, participate in auctions with all players.
In Twinkle Twinkle, win some gaming time by using the scoring app to recognise the board and provide the score.

## Key features

- Digital board games
- Companion apps for physical games
- Dice rolling challenges
- Strategic auctions
- In-game scoring aids
- AI opponents

## Recent user reviews (10 of 37)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/allplay-games/id1489947719/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Good for companion, bad for everything else

*2025-12-24, version 0.72.14*

The companion for “a message for the stars” delivers just what is needed, but a little bit more experience in the interface doesn’t hurt. The game apps simply doesn’t open at all.

### 1/5 — Terrible UI

*2025-10-14, version 0.68.4*

There are no instructions on how to use the user interface for Mountain Goats and it is not at all intuitive. It seems impossible to control which dice you are grouping together. The camera angle is also terrible, makes the game difficult to see, and can’t be moved. I own the physical game and would be willing to pay for an app that actually worked…but this one doesn’t.

### 3/5 — Mountain Goats Joy and Frustration

*2025-04-17, version 0.61.2*

I love Mountain Goats. I’ve gifted several copies to friends and several others have purchased it themselves as a result of me introducing it to them. Finding it as an app was fantastic, especially as it’s presently free. It’s a beautiful rendition (which would have got 5 stars) let down by one very frustrating aspect - the dice selection. For me the way you select the dice seems a bit clunky but more than that the main issue is that when you select a die (very tricky as the die are so small) you frequently end up dragging the screen instead so that you end up seeing the system page showing the brightness/volume. In every game I must do this at least 1 in every 3 die touches. I can see why they chose it, but trying to play the game whilst stationary is tricky enough but in a moving vehicle (eg commuter train) is frustrating as hell and I would strongly recommend a pivot to pressing the mountain numbers before confirmation as a die selection method. A great game hampered by just one part of its implementation.

### 3/5 — Mountain goats

*2025-04-17, version 0.61.2*

Game is fine, but I had to look up rules online. Also, moving dice to the top row would activate my notification menu on the iPhone which was very annoying.

### 3/5 — Message from Stars weak

*2025-04-04, version 0.61.2*

The helper app for "A Message from the Stars" is not good. The sections for Trust, Amplify, and Suspicion letters should be more visually obvious. They're in columns, which isn't the natural inclination for people entering info. There are thin lines indicating the grouping, but it could be made more obvious. 
Also, the rules have limits to the use of Green, Black, and Red letters but the app doesn't enforce or even indicate when these rules aren't followed. You can enter 'E' in every slot ('E' is a common, or Green, letter) but the game won't even highlight or indicate this.

### 1/5 — How is this a game??

*2023-04-23, version 0.13.7*

Very dull and dry. No animations, nothing to make it interesting or engaging. Doesn’t feel like a game and far too expensive for what you get - actually even if it was free, I’d suggest passing on this because there’s no “game play” here.

### 2/5 — No sound?

*2022-06-17*

I don’t know if it’s just me but there are no sounds from the app. My phone is not on silent, volume is all the way up, and the speakers work for other apps. There is no gear sign within the app to adjust settings for sound, and no settings menu so I don’t think there is sound even though the game is about a band doing music concert tours? It seems like a missed opportunity. Like even indie artists would be interesting with a link to their album on the apple music store. 

There should be dice sounds and an option for dice animation/sound. No sound effects at all. This is definitely a weird app and it doesn’t make me want to purchase the full version at all.

### 2/5 — Tutorial insufficient to teach game

*2022-06-11, version 0.13.7*

There are many UI controls and game situations that aren't covered in the tutorial, and there is no actual rules section. Even if you have played the physical game there's no parallel. Developers need to add a rules and controls choice in the menu.

### 1/5 — Instant crash - June 2022

*2022-06-05, version 0.13.7*

Instant crash - June 2022. Reinstall, respring etc, all no help. App is hooped.

### 1/5 — No Sound?

*2021-09-11, version 0.13.7*

Looks nice, but no sound!?

## Frequently asked questions about Allplay Games

### What kind of games does this app offer?

The app provides digital versions of board games, including titles like Mountain Goats and On Tour. It also includes companion apps for physical board games such as A Message from the Stars, Merchants of Andromeda, and Twinkle Twinkle.

### What are the key features of the digital board games?

Digital games feature mechanics like dice rolling for king of the hill challenges in Mountain Goats, and strategic state visits in On Tour. Companion apps offer features like clue word value calculation and board recognition for scoring.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is free to use. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, meaning you can enjoy all the included games and features without any cost.

### What are the companion apps used for?

Companion apps enhance the experience of physical board games. For example, A Message from the Stars helps calculate clue word values, while Twinkle Twinkle uses its scoring app to recognize the board and provide scores.

### Can I play against other people?

The description mentions competing against the AI in Mountain Goats and participating in auctions with all players in Merchants of Andromeda. It does not explicitly state multiplayer functionality for all games.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 0.72.24 — 2026-07-07

Added new game companion: Mountain Goats: Legacy
Have the storybook anywhere you go!  Includes narration with two voice options of the Mountain Goats: Legacy storybook, as well as the rulebook and game setup.

### 0.72.20 — 2026-05-07

Minor UI improvements to A Message from the Stars
Added German and Russian keyboard support to A Message from the Stars
Added support for A Message from the Stars: Extinction Protocol

### 0.72.14 — 2025-12-06

- Twinkle: improve tiles recognition
- Mountain Goat: improve dice gameplay

### 0.72.2 — 2025-12-04

- Mountain Goat: improve gameplay
- Merchants of Andromeda: improve gameplay
- Twinkle: add companion app beta

### 0.68.4 — 2025-07-09

- Merchants of Andromeda: allow user to move circle around
- Merchants of Andromeda: add sounds during auction
- Merchants of Andromeda: add message when auction is not successful
- Merchants of Andromeda: improve auction end screen

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