# Groats — Shove Ha'penny inspired game > Digital Shove Ha'penny game with unique device-shoving mechanic. (iPhone/iPad app by Stephen Arscott.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groats/id1620782082 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Stephen Arscott](https://appshunter.io/developer/1245869579) - Category: Games, Sports, Casual, Board - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.6 · 23 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2022-06-06 - Data updated: 2026-08-18 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groats/id1620782082/reviews.md ## What is Groats? To play Groats you'll need: Your iPhone or iPad A flat level surface with an edge (table, desk, shelf, bar etc.) that your device can slide on A bit of skill! These games are loosely based on the old pub game of Shove Ha'penny and features a real ‘shove’ mechanic - no having to flip the coins up the board with your finger in this one. You have to give your device a gentle shove to make your groat travel up the board and this can be as fun or frustrating as playing real Shove Ha'penny. Just make sure your device can travel a little across the surface. In all the games the objective is to land the groats in the ‘beds’ (the space between the lines) in order to score points, and any groats landing in a bed will score you points irrespective of the colour. You can shove the groat into a bed directly or get help from collisions with other groats on the board to achieve this.Any groat that lands on or over the side or end lines is lost. There are four modes of play: Groats - Plays on a single device with players playing from opposite ends of the ‘board’. Each player has three groats and the first to score three points in each of the five beds is the winner. Match Play - Allows you to play games with other players on-line. This requires that you are logged into Game Center (usually with your iCloud account) and you can either invite friends to play against or request a match against anyone who is also waiting for a game. You can start and play multiple games at the same time as this is a turn based game. Groatesk - this is a single player ‘blast’ game where the objective is to score as many points as possible. To help (or hinder) there are occasional ‘Joker’ groats placed randomly around the board Practice: This is a simple practice game for one player in which the three red groats are placed randomly on the board so that you can polish up your skills. This mode also offers you the ability to retry the last turn or reset the practice game from scratch. Shoving your groat is as easy as: 1 - Drag the groat left or right with your finger until it is in the position you want 2 - Hit the 'Done' button, this now freezes your groat in place horizontally 3 - Give your device a shove, a little for the lower beds or a bit more for the upper ones 4 - The groat now travels up the board, how far and at what angle depending on the shove. Full rules are include in the App (hit More on the first screen) ## Key features - Shove mechanic using device movement - Four game modes: Groats, Match Play, Groatesk, Practice - Online multiplayer via Game Center - Turn-based gameplay - Single-player scoring challenges - Skill-based gameplay ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time | ## Frequently asked questions about Groats ### What is Groats? Groats is a digital game inspired by the traditional pub game Shove Ha'penny. It features a unique 'shove' mechanic where you physically move your iPhone or iPad to send game pieces, called groats, up the board to score points. ### How do I play Groats? To play Groats, you'll need a flat surface with an edge for your device to slide on. You position a groat, then gently shove your device to make the groat travel up the board and land in scoring 'beds' between lines. ### Does Groats have online multiplayer? Yes, Groats features an online multiplayer mode called 'Match Play'. This mode requires you to be logged into Game Center and allows you to play against friends or random opponents in turn-based games. ### What are the different game modes in Groats? Groats offers four modes: 'Groats' for local play on a single device, 'Match Play' for online multiplayer, 'Groatesk' for a single-player scoring challenge with 'Joker' groats, and 'Practice' to hone your skills. ### Is Groats suitable for all ages? Groats has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players. The game involves strategic thinking and dexterity, offering a fun experience for a wide range of ages. ### How often is Groats updated? The latest version of Groats is 1.8, last updated on May 18, 2026. While this indicates a recent update, the frequency of future updates will depend on the developer's ongoing support for the game. ### Does Groats have ads? Yes, Groats contains advertisements. As a free-to-play game with in-app purchases, advertisements are included to support its development and availability. ### What devices can I play Groats on? Groats is available on iPhones, iPads, and iPods. The game is designed to be played on these iOS devices, utilizing their touchscreens and motion capabilities. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.91 — 2026-08-17 Bug fixes and improvements ### 1.9 — 2026-06-18 Bug fixes and improvements ### 1.8 — 2026-05-18 Bug fixes and improvements ### 1.7 — 2026-01-07 Bug fixes and improvements ### 1.6 — 2023-10-16 Bug fixes and improvements ## Apps similar to Groats | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [MONEY PUSHER GBP](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/money-pusher-gbp/id569507162) | 4.6 (166) | Free | Games | | [iShuffle Bowling 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ishuffle-bowling-2/id487088645) | 4.6 (1,532) | Free | Games | | [Hoops Basketball](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoops-basketball/id6471984178) | 4.5 (153) | Free | Games | | [Petairu- 3 Tile Match Pet Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petairu-3-tile-match-pet-game/id1671472734) | 4.9 (7) | Free | Games | | [Peg Solitaire Deluxe !](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peg-solitaire-deluxe/id6737512538) | — | Free | Games | | [Cribbage Star: Card Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cribbage-star-card-game/id6479249701) | 4.3 (4) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Stephen Arscott - [Kristoon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kristoon/id1245869580) - [Nap Whist](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nap-whist/id1313479080) - [Nomination Whist](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nomination-whist/id1391943064) - [Beetime](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beetime/id1457624451) - [Hemball](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hemball/id1487537936) - [Unpuzl Kidz](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unpuzl-kidz/id1509102335) All apps by Stephen Arscott: https://appshunter.io/developer/1245869579 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-18.*