# Aquation: The Freshwater Access Game

> A strategy game focused on global water equity and resource management. (iPhone/iPad app by Smithsonian Institution.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aquation-the-freshwater-access-game/id1263597686 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Smithsonian Institution](https://appshunter.io/developer/370564865)
- Category: Games
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 177 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-09-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aquation-the-freshwater-access-game/id1263597686/reviews.md

## What is Aquation?

Choice, strategy, balance, and . . . water equity? Parts of the planet are struggling to get enough water. Use each region's wealth to build pipes, desalinate water, and conduct research to bring water where it's needed most. Monsoons, dry spells, disease, and even cursed lawn sprinklers can help or hinder your progress. Manage your wealth and water carefully to solve the world's water crisis!

- Take actions to balance global water resources.
- React to global events.
- Make discoveries through research and recruit investors to share in the profits.
- Review and reflect on your strategy.
- Build, upgrade and use desalination plants to create fresh water.
- Play in the classroom or at home.

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## Key features

- Balance global water resources
- React to global events
- Conduct research and recruit investors
- Build and upgrade desalination plants
- Strategic decision-making
- Environmental event simulation

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aquation-the-freshwater-access-game/id1263597686/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I love it! Addicting way to get kids thinking about bigger humanitarian issues

*2019-03-12*

I absolutely loved this app... Once I got it to actually work. At first I was disappointed because I couldn't get it to load. Tried uninstalling and reinstalling it. Eventually I got it to load, but basically you have to be EXTREMELY patient and just wait for it to move past the screen that shows the developer name. Anyway, once you're playing you immediately get a beautiful gameface and a game that lets kids try different actions to help make all the regions of the world more "green," meaning give them enough fresh water for their populations. Use money to do research or build plants or pipelines. Develop a strategy that gets water everywhere evenly. Yields hours of game time and feels like it's happening in "real time," because every minute, something is changing somewhere in the world.

### 1/5 — Disappointed on iPad

*2018-05-12*

Daughter loves this game but it won't run on on her iPad with iOS 9.3.5 despite the specs which say iOS 7 or higher. Starts to load and then just dissappers.

### 5/5 — Love

*2017-09-28*

This game is so much fun! My students love to play it in class!

## Frequently asked questions about Aquation

### What is Aquation about?

Aquation is a strategy game where players manage global water resources. You'll build infrastructure, conduct research, and make choices to address water scarcity and equity issues worldwide.

### Does Aquation have ads?

No, Aquation does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free experience.

### How does Aquation handle in-app purchases?

Aquation does not feature any in-app purchases. The game is entirely free to download and play.

### What platforms is Aquation available on?

Aquation is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Aquation?

Aquation has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players and families.

### How often is Aquation updated?

Aquation was last updated on September 26, 2017, with version 1.0. The game has not received updates since its initial release.

### What are the core gameplay mechanics in Aquation?

Gameplay involves strategic decision-making to balance water resources, building infrastructure like desalination plants, conducting research, and reacting to dynamic global events such as monsoons and dry spells.

### Can Aquation be played offline?

The provided data does not specify if Aquation supports offline play. However, its nature as a single-player simulation game suggests it may be playable without an internet connection.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2017-09-26

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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