Ancient Board Game Collection

Ancient Board Game Collection

Go beyond chess and backgammon

98 ratings
75 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 11, 2022
  • February 20, 2026

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Explore a collection of historical board games from ancient civilizations. Play against AI, friends online, or locally on a single device. Offers accessibility features for visually impaired players.

✓9 unique ancient board games
✓Online multiplayer against friends
✓Local multiplayer on one device
✓AI opponent for solo play
✓VoiceOver and Voice Control support
✓High contrast game boards
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What's New in Ancient Board Game Collection

1.3.1

February 20, 2026

First update in a long time! Fixed a few things around high contrast game boards on the iPad. But more good things will happen in the future :)

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Gomoku game doesn’t work against AI

Gomoku game AI lets you win with the first five stones all the time just placed in a row without trying to stop you

War nicht zu erwarten

Dass hier sofort bezahlt werden muss.

Супер, але…

Додайте, будь-ласка, правила Рендзю для Гомоку і щоб можна було змінювати розмір дошки! Було б круто, якби гра мала більше варіативностей в іграх! Само-собою було б прекрасно, якби додали Ґо та японські шахи! А ще більше всяких тем!

Amazing!

Really great app. Good choice of games. We play them a lot. I really appreciate the explanations too.

Only two requests - can you put an undo button? Sometimes the squares on the game is so small a mistake is made. It’s really annoying .

Also an expert level for the computer would be good. They’re too easily defeated.

They’re the only two comments. Apart from that great job!
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Reported Bugs

14 issues

Gomoku AI lets you win easily

Bug

Online games remain untouched by opponents

Bug

No wins or forfeit notices for inactive opponents

Bug

Online players are missing/inactive

Bug

Opponents have two days to respond, leading to long waits

Bug

Matches start but opponents don't play their next move

Bug

Giant picket sign dances around the board blocking view

Bug

Online mode doesn't allow play after a turn

Bug

Game crashes when surrendering

Bug

Online multiplayer doesn't work

Bug

Cannot find anyone online

Bug

Opponent takes a very long time to move

Bug

Paid version via Apple store not unlocking full game

Bug

Free version limits play significantly

Bug
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Requested Features

25 requests

Add Renju rules for Gomoku

Feature

Change board size

Feature

Add more game variations

Feature

Add Go and Japanese Chess

Feature

Add more themes

Feature

Add an undo button

Feature

Add an expert level for the computer

Feature

Add more ancient board games from Africa, Middle East, East Asia, etc.

Feature

Add missing difficulty levels in 'Train' mode

Feature

Add 'Extra Hard' mode

Feature

Add Bagh Chal to 'Train' mode

Feature

Add Chinese Chess, Fanorona, Go, Mancala

Feature

Add a full Go mode on the Gomoku board

Feature

Option to keep head-to-head game statistics vs the computer

Feature

Easier way to invite others to play within the app

Feature

Add Senet to the game set

Feature

Add Japanese Chess - Shogi

Feature

Add a confirm button

Feature

Add time limits for turns

Feature

Add difficult modes for Gomoku and Hnefatafl

Feature

Add Go game

Feature

Add chess

Feature

Add a timer for turns

Feature

Option to cancel a game without a loss if opponent is inactive

Feature

Add more complex training levels for all games

Feature

FAQ

What kind of games are included in this collection?

The collection features nine distinct ancient and historical board games. These include Konane, Hnefatafl, Nine Men's Morris, Dablot Prejjesne, Gomoku, Halatafl, Latrunculi, Five Field Kono, and Bagh-Chal, offering a diverse range of strategic challenges.

How can I play with others?

You can play against friends online via Game Center or locally on a single device. The free version allows for one online game at a time, with unlimited online play available as an in-app purchase.

Is this app accessible for users with disabilities?

Yes, the app is designed with accessibility in mind. It is fully accessible via VoiceOver and Voice Control, and features high contrast game boards to assist players with low vision.

What are the costs associated with this app?

The app is free to download and offers a limited free experience. In-app purchases are available to unlock unlimited online games and unrestricted local multiplayer access.

Can I play this game offline?

The free download allows you to try out the local multiplayer and AI modes once. To play locally as often as you want, this functionality can be purchased as an in-app upgrade.