# Atoms GO! — Strategic Chain Reactions > Turn-based strategy game with chain reaction explosions. (iPhone/iPad app by John Girvin.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atoms-go/id525091191 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [John Girvin](https://appshunter.io/developer/962475708) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Strategy - Price: Free - Rating: 4.60/5 from 76 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 16 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2014-11-08 - Data updated: 2026-08-08 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atoms-go/id525091191/reviews.md ## What is Atoms GO!? A fast moving, highly addictive turn-based strategy game for 1-4 players. You won't be able to put it down! "Simple concept, mesmerizing graphics, totally addictive." Place your atoms on the grid but - move carefully! - they will overload and explode if too many are placed together! Strategically balance risk and reward to capture your opponents' Atoms in a chain reaction explosion while protecting your own from counter attack. Last Atom standing is the winner! A modern day remake of the "Exploding Atoms" retro game from 1980, and still as addictive as ever. Atoms is simple to learn but hard to master, with similarities to classic board games like Othello, Reversi and Go. -FEATURES- * Local or online play * Challenge friends or auto-match players with Game Center * Face the super tough computer opponents in single player mode. * Four levels of AI. Can you defeat CPU SUPER? * A full complement of leaderboards and achievements * Hypnotic animated playing grid! * Full support of large screen retina devices -REVIEWS- "Simple concept, mesmerizing graphics, totally addictive." "I love love love this game. Can't get enough of it!" "Worth playing friends for the shouts of panic when the board flips on a single chain-reaction!" "Atoms is awesome! Chain reactions are awesome!" "It's so much fun!" "Forgot my iPad. Can't play Atoms. Worst day ever." -DEVELOPER- John Girvin is a respawned 80's game developer from Northern Ireland Web: http:/nivrig.com Twitter: @nivrig ## Key features - Turn-based strategy - Chain reaction explosions - Local and online multiplayer - Single player vs AI - Leaderboards and achievements - Hypnotic animated grid ## Recent user reviews (10 of 16) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atoms-go/id525091191/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Big jump in difficulty *2025-03-15, version 1.12* This is a fun game & you'll enjoy playing it. My only request would be for another difficulty level in between 3 ("hard") and 4 ("super"): hard isn't really much harder than 2 and 1, but super is a grandmaster. ### 3/5 — Great game but... *2024-07-01, version 1.12* Great game and didn't crash on me so far. Good offline and local play. My only complaint is the online mode, my opponent just AFK and not go on their turn. I've waited 15 minutes for him to do his turn which just made me quit, and therefore made him win. I think that was the loophole they are abusing. I wish there was a timelimit during turns like in chess, that if it goes down to zero they lose. Atleast do this on the online mode. If they fix this issue, I'll bump it up on stars. ### 1/5 — Only crashes on iPhone 12 *2022-11-22, version 1.12* After placing pieces and setting 3 AI opponents and start game and it crashes. Deleted. ### 5/5 — Like Tron...only...standing still. I think I love it. *2021-09-11, version 1.12* A YES for my library. ### 5/5 — Thank You!!! *2018-06-28, version 1.11* This is the closest version to spinchat’s version of “Chain Reaction” on the market! This is also the best looking version of this game available! I have my fingers crossed for even larger grid options (It lets you choose between 5x5, 6x6, and 7x7). Thank you so much for producing this wonderful version. 5 years ago there were none on the market. It’s worth the $1.99. ### 5/5 — Addictive Atoms *2015-04-18, version 1.4* This is an excellent game that's also very addictive. Each game can be won or lost by a single move which makes it so frustrating you will keep coming back for more. The only reason I assume this game hasn't taken off massively is the lack of playability. Not actual playability (that's great) but being able to continue to play the game. (Without online opponent) There's only 4 levels of computer opponent difficulty; easy normal hard evil. However, add a basic levels/progress map and say 200 levels and the users will quickly grow. Game progress/unlocks is standard for most games all the way from Mario to Candy Crush. ### 5/5 — Great fun! *2014-12-18, version 1.2* Really good multiplayer game and very addictive. ### 5/5 — Good *2014-11-26, version 1.1* Good game. ### 5/5 — Very addictive *2014-11-21, version 1.1* Simple rules, challenging gameplay - excellent game! ### 5/5 — Addictive! *2014-11-19, version 1.1* Great update to the Amiga classic. Impressive visuals and good audio. ## Frequently asked questions about Atoms GO! ### How do you win in Atoms GO!? The objective is to be the last player with atoms remaining on the board. You achieve this by strategically placing your atoms to cause chain reactions that eliminate your opponents' atoms while protecting your own. ### Can I play Atoms GO! offline? Yes, Atoms GO! offers a single-player mode where you can face computer opponents of varying difficulty levels, allowing for offline play. ### What platforms is Atoms GO! available on? Atoms GO! is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, supporting large screen retina devices. ### How often is Atoms GO! updated? The game was last updated on October 25, 2019, with version 1.12. It was originally released on November 8, 2014. ### What is the age rating for Atoms GO!? Atoms GO! has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players and families. ### Does Atoms GO! have multiplayer modes? Yes, Atoms GO! supports both local and online play for up to four players. You can challenge friends directly or use Game Center to auto-match with other players. ### What makes Atoms GO! addictive? Users describe the game as highly addictive due to its simple concept, mesmerizing graphics, and the strategic depth of balancing risk and reward in chain reactions. ### Is Atoms GO! similar to other board games? Atoms GO! shares similarities with classic board games such as Othello, Reversi, and Go, offering a modern take on strategic gameplay. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.12 — 2019-10-25 Removed all 3rd-party analytics. Play like nobody's watching, because no-one is! ### 1.11 — 2017-09-25 The "This one goes to 11!" update. Tweaked for iOS11 compatibility. ### 1.10 — 2017-04-14 Users on iOS 10.3+ may see requests for App Store reviews. Go on, leave a rating! Fixed a problem where achievement banners would appear multiple times. Fixed the URLs used for Facebook and Twitter social sharing. Fixed a potential problem with GameSparks if a player logged out of Game Center. There was no indication of this ever happening in the field. Completely removed the legacy Parse back end, as the service closed down in January 2017. All player data has been held in GameSparks since February 2016. ### 1.9 — 2016-10-22 - fixes and updates for iOS 10 ### 1.8 — 2016-03-05 - replaces Parse server with GameSparks. - minor upgrades and bug-fixes ## Apps similar to Atoms GO! | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Dots and Boxes - Classic Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dots-and-boxes-classic-games/id625311640) | 4.6 (14,105) | Free | Games | | [Othello - The Official Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/othello-the-official-game/id466399294) | 4.5 (8,376) | Free | Games | | [Merge Clash: Tower Defense](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-clash-tower-defense/id1506854108) | 4.8 (13,241) | Free | Games | | [Feud](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feud/id1380347680) | 4.7 (82) | Free | Games | | [Fleet Battle: Sea Battle PvP](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fleet-battle-sea-battle-pvp/id904275738) | 4.7 (13,978) | Free | Games | | [Hexapolis - Civilization game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexapolis-civilization-game/id1559236448) | 4.6 (2,006) | Free | Games | ## More apps by John Girvin - [Dodgy Rocks](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dodgy-rocks/id1481406605) - [Salitaire! 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