# Chain Five — Multiplayer card & board game

> Multiplayer card and board game to chain five markers in any direction. (iPhone/iPad app by Kyle Johnson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chain-five/id1325490441 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kyle Johnson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1145053960)
- Category: Games, Board, Card
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 89 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-01-21
- Data updated: 2026-07-18
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chain-five/id1325490441/reviews.md

## What is Chain Five?

Chain Five is a modern take on a classic card and board game mashup!

The rules are simple: first to chain a sequence of 5 wins! You can chain markers to create a sequence in any direction—horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.

Each player is dealt 5 cards. Selecting a card in your hand will highlight its possible placements on the board. Tapping a location once it's highlighted will place your marker and complete your turn.

Features:
- Support for iPhone X and iOS 11
- Backwards compatibility with all devices running iOS 9 and later. Even you, iPhone 4s.
- Game Center matchmaking. Go head-to-head against friends and players online, no matter their location.
- Same device mode. Nobody online? Play locally by passing your device instead!
- Modern menus and animations
- Haptic feedback (supported devices only)
- Built-in messaging system for online matches
- Recent move indicator. Not paying attention? No problem.
- Accessible help menu

Enjoy the game!

## Key features

- Chain 5 markers to win
- Play online with Game Center matchmaking
- Local same-device multiplayer
- Built-in messaging for online matches
- Modern menus and animations
- Haptic feedback support

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chain-five/id1325490441/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Cool game

*2020-12-04*

Love that I can play with a friend, we can’t get together couse of COVID-19 but this makes us feel connected.

### 5/5 — Chain 5

*2020-04-04*

Fun but need to be able to play online

### 1/5 — Very buggy

*2020-02-25*

Freezes in mid game. Have to send invites back and forth with friends several times before one connects. Fun when it works but very frustrating.

### 5/5 — I am finally a winner

*2018-08-15*

Beating my girlfriend in something has never felt better.

### 5/5 — Chain Five is the Angry Birds of card game apps

*2018-02-21*

This is a phenomenal game. Expertly made. Incredibly addicting and fun to play with friends. Download it, you won’t regret it.

### 5/5 — Great Game

*2018-02-20*

Lots of fun and easy to play family & friends wherever they live.

### 5/5 — Finally A Mobile Game of Sequence!

*2018-02-20*

I’ve been waiting for something like this to come to the App Store for a long time! The developer has really done a nice job capturing the game and adding his own tweaks. Plus he’s really active with the game and updates. Wish there was more players to play with at a time but I’m sure it will come. But if you and your friend get the game it’s really easy to have a quick match. Great game!

## Frequently asked questions about Chain Five

### What is the objective of Chain Five?

The objective of Chain Five is to be the first player to create a sequence of five of your markers in any direction: horizontally, vertically, or diagonally on the game board.

### How do I play Chain Five?

Players are dealt 5 cards, and selecting a card highlights its possible placements on the board. Tapping a highlighted location places your marker and ends your turn. The first to chain five markers wins.

### Can I play Chain Five with friends?

Yes, Chain Five supports playing with friends and other players online through Game Center matchmaking. It also offers a same-device mode for local play.

### What devices is Chain Five compatible with?

Chain Five supports iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices running iOS 9 and later, including older models like the iPhone 4s. It is optimized for iPhone X and iOS 11.

### Is Chain Five free to play?

Yes, Chain Five is completely free to download and play. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements.

### How often is Chain Five updated?

The latest version of Chain Five is 1.0.3, last updated on June 26, 2024. The game was initially released on January 21, 2018.

### Does Chain Five have ads?

No, Chain Five is ad-free. You can enjoy the game without any interruptions from advertisements.

### What is the age rating for Chain Five?

Chain Five has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for younger players and families.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2024-06-26

Support latest iOS versions

### 1.0.2 — 2018-07-25

• Game invites now work!
• Increased matchmaking reliability
• Performance improvements

### 1.0.1 — 2018-02-20

• Simplified rematching system
• Fixed chain animation bug
• Clearer help screen
• Minor UI changes

Thanks for playing Chain Five.
If you enjoy the game, make sure to leave a rating!

### 1.0 — 2018-01-21

No release notes.

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