# Ancient Board Game Collection — Go beyond chess and backgammon

> Collection of 9 ancient and historical board games with multiplayer and AI options. (iPhone/iPad app by Klemens Strasser.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ancient-board-game-collection/id1510226148 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Klemens Strasser](https://appshunter.io/developer/889417671)
- Category: Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 98 App Store ratings · 75 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 279 MB
- Languages: Russian, American English, European Spanish, Italian, Korean, German (Germany), European Portuguese, Ukrainian, Chinese (Simplified, China), French (France) and 2 more
- Released: 2022-05-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ancient-board-game-collection/id1510226148/reviews.md

## What is Ancient Board Game Collection?

Have you ever heard of Hnefatafl, a game played during the Viking Age? Or Latrunculi, popular over 2000 years ago in ancient Rome? Discover these games and many more in the "Ancient Board Game Collection".

Features:
- 9 different games: Konane, Hnefatafl, Nine Men's Morris, Dablot Prejjesne, Gomoku, Halatafl, Latrunculi, Five Field Kono and Bagh-Chal
- Play online against your friends or compete with via Game Center
- Local Multiplayer on a single device
- Step up your game by playing against the AI
- Fully Accessible via VoiceOver and Voice Control
- High Contrast Game Boards for people with low vision

Note: There are no Ads for anyone, but the game comes with In-App-Purchases. The free download allows you to play one online game at a time and lets you try out the local multiplayer and AI mode once. Unlimited online games and playing locally as often as you want can be bought as an In-App Purchase

## Key features

- 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

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Royal | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 75)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ancient-board-game-collection/id1510226148/reviews.md

### 5/5 — hello

*2026-08-09*

hjeurhueheiehueheurheurhrhrirhruruurhfjt

### 3/5 — Gomoku game doesn’t work against AI

*2026-04-18*

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

### 1/5 — War nicht zu erwarten

*2026-03-28*

Dass hier sofort bezahlt werden muss.

### 5/5 — Супер, але…

*2026-02-02, version 1.3*

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!

### 5/5 — Amazing!

*2026-01-29*

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!

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2025-10-02*

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.

### 3/5 — No set a role for online poster

*2025-07-18, version 1.3*

Online’s planet always missing

### 5/5 — Great! Just a few suggestions though…

*2025-06-17*

1. Please add some kind of free to play option for those cheapskates whining about it. (I went and paid for the premium dlc and I did not regret it one bit! Worth every cent! If you like it, then buy it!)
2. Please add more ancient board games in the future. Most of these are Scandinavian/Viking but please add more from ancient Africa, Middle East, East Asia, etc.
3. I’ve noticed some difficulty levels from ‘Train’ mode are absent on some games. Why? Please add them and maybe add an ‘Extra Hard’ mode?
4. In ‘Train’ mode, Bagh Chal is missing, Why? Only 8 board games are available in ‘Train’ mode. Is there a reason? How come?
5. Please add Chinese Chess, Fanorona, Go, (Since Gomoku is there) and maybe Mancala? (or its older variants?)

### 1/5 — Great but…

*2025-05-15*

Why do opponents have two days to respond? I‘m sorry but I don‘t really get behind the concept of having to wait ages for a turn. Otherwise it looks and feels gorgous but that is a bummer.

### 4/5 — Lovely collection

*2025-05-15*

Lovely implementation of a bunch of great games. I do wish it had a full Go mode on that Gomoku board though.

## Frequently asked questions about Ancient Board Game Collection

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.1 — 2026-02-20

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 :)

### 1.3 — 2024-07-21

Play up to three online games simultaneously for free. Additionally, you now have another opportunity to explore local multiplayer and revisit training mode for free.

### 1.2.6 — 2024-03-04

Fixes several typos plus an issue with Halatafl (Thanks Greg for pointing this out!)

### 1.2.5 — 2023-05-13

New info alert while playing the multiplayer!

### 1.2.2 — 2023-01-15

Fixed an error in the Halatafl rules. Thanks to " candychrushthatwhaaat" for pointing it out!

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