Ancient Board Game Collection

Ancient Board Game Collection

Go beyond chess and backgammon

94 ratings
57 reviews
Free
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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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User reviews

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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Disappointed

All features are pay walled except the online games, which leaves this as the only avenue to actually, fully learn and enjoy the games. When you start a game it expressly states that failure to make a move in two days results in a forfeit. However, I have been waiting for a week and both games I started have remained untouched by my opponent and I have yet to receive any wins or a notice of a forfeit. The game is a great concept but I would prefer to deal with short adds and actually be able to play the games even if only with bots until it gains enough traction to attract players who may actually play.
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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.