# Domino Rivals - Board Game — user reviews

> 28 indexed App Store user reviews of Domino Rivals by ZiMAD, rated 4.80/5 from 1,327 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/domino-rivals-board-game/id6612033692/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/domino-rivals-board-game/id6612033692.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,222 · 4★ 60 · 3★ 15 · 2★ 10 · 1★ 20

## What do users think of Domino Rivals?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Good game implementation
- 👍 Challenging opponents
- 👍 Immersive experience
- 👍 Variety of game modes
- 👍 Good for domino lovers
- 👍 Best domino game found

**Cons**

- 😠 Too many ads
- 😠 Rigged game mechanics
- 😠 Frequent connection issues
- 😠 Coins disappear
- 😠 Poor customer support
- 😠 Confusing interface
- 😠 Bullies in beginner area
- 😠 In-app purchases problematic

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game doesn't give points when scored
- Game robs points and causes automatic loss
- Game locks player's ability to play
- Game wouldn't let player throw a bone and counted down timer
- In-app purchase charged but no spin received
- Game lags significantly
- Coins disappear from account

**Most requested features**

- Improve server connection speed
- Add explanation for game options and symbols
- Implement a block room in the beginners area
- Fix bugs related to in-app purchases

## Newest reviews (8 of 28)

### 2/5 — Vou desinstalar

*2026-04-03*

O jogo é até gostoso mas as propagandas são demais . Faz a gente tomar raiva do jogo

**Developer response:** Olá! Os anúncios forçados podem ser ignorados, não por muito tempo, e nos ajudam a apoiar o desenvolvimento do jogo e a torná-lo gratuito para jogar. Outros anúncios oferecem bônus aos jogadores, mas sua visualização é opcional. Você pode se livrar dos anúncios comprando ofertas NoAds ou status VIP. Obrigado pela sua compreensão!

### 4/5 — A beautiful bait for a forgetful fish…

*2026-03-06*

When prompted by their previous domino game to download Rivals and get game money for it, I was pleasantly surprised by the improved appearance and the side quests as to win money, but unfortunately, I quickly realised that the same reason that brought me here is making me write this review; extreme poverty! This game will mug you, just like their previous game did me, it’s blatantly rigged, you could almost predict every game pattern and how you’re gonna get skint this time around. in games like dominoes , fairness is a must, otherwise the game looses all its appeal. Don’t get me wrong, the game will allow you to have a couple of good challenging matches before you have to suffer the ruthless algorithm designed to take your hardly earned money and at the same time rage baiting you into doing things you might regret later. 
I don’t mind the ads and the in-app purchases, but the algorithm with the psychological profile of a trader from the 90s is way too much to take when you’re just trying to play a game of domino. 
Download at your own peril!

**Developer response:** Hello! No one wins a game each time and it doesn't matter to us who wins. Therefore, there is no reason to disturb/influence the game to force anyone to lose, it's literally useless. We are truly not interested in making the game worse for anyone.

### 2/5 — New Player

*2026-02-26*

This game is rigged. I had a player who locked my ability to play any domino because I was getting ready to win the game. I installed and uninstalled and ended up playing against the player again and I was still blocked.

**Developer response:** Hello! We're sorry to hear about the issue. Please, contact us via our in-app support chat. It will allow us to get the necessary technical information to help you.

### 2/5 — Bullying

*2025-01-06*

Hi, This game has the potential to be a good game. But for people learning the game it is full of bullies who like to hang out in the beginners area. Why? The can play? Also could you put a Block room in the beginners. Please think of the underdogs.

### 2/5 — Пойдет

*2024-11-17*

Игра классная, но!!! Лагает очень сильно, постоянные соединения (хотя интернет летает) и пропадают монеты!!! 
Просто захожу в игру, чтобы выкинуть накопленные монеты, так и не сыграв!((

### 2/5 — Бэээ

*2024-10-31*

Сама игра хорошая, но только зашел, 4 окна с предложениями, реклама

### 4/5 — The game

*2024-10-10*

The game is very fun but you can’t select everything

### 5/5 — Cool, but difficult

*2024-09-22*

Really good implementation. Thank you. The opponents seem to be a little better prepared, so to speak – in other words, the game is much more challenging than the other version (Domino Online by the same developer).

**Developer response:** Hello! Thank you for the generous feedback! 🤗

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Riddled with ads

*2026-06-19*

If you enjoy watching more ads than playing the game then this is the game for you.  Ad after ad after ad.

**Developer response:** Hello! The forced ads are skippable, not so long, and they help us support the game development and make the game free to play. Other ads give players bonuses, but they are optional to watch. Let us know via if ads are inappropriate of cause any issues. You can get rid of ads by purchasing NoAds offers or VIP status.

### 1/5 — This game doesn’t work

*2026-06-13*

Before I decided to pay the $30 to play the game it worked great. I love domino’s in different apps but this one has been my favorite up until I paid to play. Once I paid my money to become a member or whatever you may call it, everything is gone down downhill.  The first week or two everything was fine and I was very happy. Since then, it has been one problem after the other the first problem was it just kept saying trying to connect and it would spin and spin and never connect.  Finally, you all was able to fix it and for one full day I played and had a great time. Now when I try to play it works fine unless I have to draw a domino. When I draw a new domino, I can’t play the new domino and I can’t go any further in the game. I have to leave and come back in if I wanna play. And as soon as I have to draw the problem starts all over again. I am so tired of reporting to you in the game. I haven’t heard anything for two days. I don’t know what you’re doing if anything and I’m tired of it and I want my money back.

**Developer response:** Hello! It’s disheartening to hear about your experience after making a commitment to the game. We appreciate your loyalty and are truly sorry to learn that you're facing ongoing issues, especially with connecting and drawing new dominos. Your feedback is invaluable, and we’ve escalated this matter internally to ensure it's addressed. Thank you for your patience and for sharing your thoughts; it helps us strive for a better experience for all players. We hope to see you back enjoying the game soon!

### 1/5 — Loaded with ads

*2026-06-02*

If you enjoy watching ads this is the game for you. I’ve never seen a game with so many ads within it. Just avoid this game altogether because of the massive amount of ads.

**Developer response:** Hello! The forced ads are skippable, not so long, and they help us support the game development and make the game free to play. Other ads give players bonuses, but they are optional to watch. Let us know via if ads are inappropriate of cause any issues. You can get rid of ads by purchasing NoAds offers or VIP status.

### 1/5 — Waste Of Time

*2026-04-30*

I tried Domino Rival hoping for a fair and competitive experience, but it’s anything but that. The biggest issue is the matchmaking. Pairing a rank 9 player against someone ranked 160 isn’t just poor design, it’s outright broken. There’s no skill balance, no progression logic, just frustration. You don’t feel challenged, you feel set up to lose. Then come the ads. They’re excessive, intrusive, and constant. Instead of enjoying the game, you spend more time closing ads than actually playing. It kills any flow the game might have had.

And let’s be honest about the monetization. It clearly favors players who pay. Whether it’s better matchmaking, advantages, or progression boosts, the game leans heavily toward pay-to-win mechanics. If you’re not spending money, you’re at a disadvantage.

Overall, this isn’t a skill-based game, it’s a system designed to push you into spending or quitting.

Uninstalled. Waste of time.

**Developer response:** Hello! It’s clear that your experience with the game has been quite disappointing, and we truly appreciate you sharing your thoughts. The concerns you've raised about matchmaking are important, and we recognize how crucial it is for players to have a balanced and fair competitive environment. Facing opponents with such a significant rank difference can indeed feel discouraging, and we value your feedback on this matter. We appreciate you taking the time to express your concerns. Your feedback is vital in helping us understand the player experience better, and we hope you might consider giving the game another try in the future.

### 1/5 — This game is rigged fix your game

*2026-04-23*

Even if you have valid dominos the game rob you and make it seem as if you have passed making the timer run out giving you an automatic loss

**Developer response:** Hello! We're sorry to hear about the issue. Please, contact us via our in-app support chat. It will allow us to get the necessary technical information to help you.

### 1/5 — Плохо

*2025-10-14*

Игра на самом деле очень даже не плохая. Последнее время очень долго соединяешься с сервером, при чём не важно играю я по Wi-Fi или 5G. Зато реклама в приложении 
работает безупречно

**Developer response:** Здравствуйте! Сожалеем, что Вы столкнулись с этой проблемой. Чтобы ее устранить, пожалуйста, переустановите приложение.

### 1/5 — Bug in Game

*2025-07-20*

Need to review last game. It would not let me throw a bone and showed it was the other players turn counting them down. The clock ran out and they “won”. Game is beyond rigged or bugged. Do not play.

**Developer response:** Hello there! If you face issues in the game or have some comments on the game improvement, feel free to contact us via the game settings! We wish we could make the game more enjoyable for you 🙏

### 1/5 — DO NOT PAY FOR SPINS OR COINS

*2025-07-08*

I downloaded this app about 2 weeks ago. I love playing dominoes it’s one of my favorite games. There is a option in the game to purchase a spin of the wheel. A Super Spin. I paid.$1.99 +tax for the spin. When it was time for me to spin the game kept buffering and didn’t allow me to. But it did charge my card. This happened 2 more times. I tried to purchase was charged and no spin. When I reached out to the support team instead of them reimbursing me or adding the coins to my account. They said I had internet issues and the would not reimburse me for what I paid. I have no internet issues. The issue is only with this app. Also the issue only occurs when you purchase things on the app. The app was updated as requested and the issues should’ve been fixed. But the were not. Instead of refunding a customer they chose to blame the problem on the customer. DO NOT SPEND YOUR MONEY IN THIS APP. DONT ALLOW YOUR KIDS TO BUY THINGS IN THE APP EITHER.

**Developer response:** Hi there! We're truly sorry to hear that your experience wasn’t as expected. Your satisfaction is a key, so please reach out via the app settings again so we can find the suitable solution.

### 1/5 — Buggy

*2025-02-19*

Half the time you don’t get whatever you’re supposed to after the game ends it shows you what you received then it never actually goes to your inventory or whatever, then you run out of coins and run into a pay wall constantly I’d recommend every other domino game over this one without a doubt. Not to mention if you DO buy a pack or something to keep playing they double charge you, and don’t even gube you what you bought!

### 1/5 — Полная ерунда

*2025-01-15*

Вам не кажется, что есть некий смысл прописать правила и обозначения на миллион непонятных опций? Какие-то фантики, разного цвета монеты, разные правила игр, и нигде никаких объяснений! Догадайся сам?

**Developer response:** Здравствуйте! Каждая функция содержит комментарий, объясняющий ее работу - просто кликните по ней. Если у Вас все же останутся вопросы, пожалуйста, напишите нам через форму обратной связи, встроенную в приложение. Будем рады помочь!

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Review

*2026-07-19*

Good so far only one game… let’s see were this goes

**Developer response:** Hello! Thank you very much for sharing your feedback with us! We are glad you like our game and we hope it will continue to bring you positive emotions!

### 5/5 — Bad

*2026-05-24*

This game is a cheat it don’t give you your points when you score

**Developer response:** Hello! We're sorry to hear about the issue. Please, contact us via our in-app support chat. It will allow us to get the necessary technical information to help you.

### 5/5 — I like it

*2026-04-15*

Don’t run out of coins

**Developer response:** Hello! It's wonderful to know that you’re enjoying the game. Your feedback is truly valued, and we’re committed to ensuring you have the best experience possible. If you have any suggestions or ideas for improvement, feel free to share!

### 5/5 — Me encanta - I love it

*2026-04-08*

Veremos si con el nuevo update mejoran los errores, pero He bajado varios de los juegos de domino y hasta ahora, es uno de los mejores q me encontrado, un poco de comerciales pero es parte de lo gratis. We'll see if with the new update the errors improve, but I've downloaded several of the domino games and so far, it's one of the best I've found, a little commercial but it's part of the free.

**Developer response:** ¡Hola! ¡Gracias por su excelente reseña! Nos alegra mucho escuchar palabras tan positivas y siempre es un placer servir a nuestros usuarios.

### 5/5 — Me encanta - I love it

*2026-03-05*

He bajado varios de los juegos de domino y hasta ahora, es uno de los mejores q me encontrado. I have downloaded several of the domino games and so far, it is one of the best I have found.

**Developer response:** ¡Hola! ¡Gracias por su excelente reseña! Nos alegra mucho escuchar palabras tan positivas y siempre es un placer servir a nuestros usuarios.

### 5/5 — Hey

*2025-11-21*

Best app i love it so much

**Developer response:** Hello! Many thanks for leaving such amazing feedback 🙂

### 5/5 — Love It

*2025-07-31*

I must Say That this is the first Domino app that keeps going and it has other ways to win coins, and I love the inside games to win. Please dont mess it up with ads.. because I see a great future playing 😀

**Developer response:** Hello! Thank you so much for your great feedback. It's nice to see our game is so appreciated!

### 5/5 — Love It

*2025-07-28*

I must Say That this is the first Domino app that keeps going and it has other ways to win coins, and I love the inside games to win.
Please do t mess it up with ads.. because I see a great future playing 😀

### 5/5 — Amazing game

*2024-10-27*

I’m very addicted to this game and playing almost every day.

### 5/5 — One of the most immersive video games I have ever played

*2024-09-22*

Out of all my years of being alive, this dominos game has appealed to me the most. The range of game modes in here are absolutely insane and can suit any play style. 10/10 totally recommend

**Developer response:** Hello! Thank you for rating us so highly! 🤗

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