# Ligato > Strategy board game based on a true story with multiplayer and achievements. (iPhone/iPad app by Stefan Elstner.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ligato/id721180637 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Stefan Elstner](https://appshunter.io/developer/416893202) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Strategy - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 2.50/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 25 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 5.1.1 · 42 MB - Languages: American English, German (Germany), Russian - Released: 2013-11-08 - Data updated: 2026-07-22 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ligato/id721180637/reviews.md ## What is Ligato? USA vs. Soviet Union - Defeat your opponent, become the Great Power, and uncover the true story of Ligato. HISTORY OF THE GAME - based on a true story: GDR / 1984 - a board game is invented. But the GDR publisher does not produce the game for a long time. Then, shortly after the production starts, the engines are turned off. The Wall falls. And the publisher is closed down. To date, only one copy existed ... Almost 30 later the lost game is rediscovered and is brought to life: LIGATO. ◆ Original strategy board game ◆ Intuitively understandable ◆ Illustrations with attention to the detail ◆ An epic soundtrack ◆ Three difficulty levels ◆ Multiplayer option for 2 people on the device (optional) ◆ More than 40 achievements ◆ Detailed statistics and highscore list ◆ Language: German, English, Russian ◆ The ultimate combination of fun, challenge and a true story It is an agonal gameplay, similar to Chess, Backgammon, Reversi. ## Key features - Original strategy board game - Intuitively understandable gameplay - Detailed illustrations - Epic soundtrack - Three difficulty levels - Multiplayer option - Over 40 achievements ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Multiplayer | $0.99 | one-time | | Undo button | $0.99 | one-time | | Secret document #1 | $0.99 | one-time | | Secret document #2 | $0.99 | one-time | | Secret document #3 | $0.99 | one-time | | Secret document #4 | $0.99 | one-time | | Secret document #5 | $0.99 | one-time | | Secret document #6 | $0.99 | one-time | | Secret document #7 | $0.99 | one-time | | Secret document #8 | $0.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 25) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ligato/id721180637/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Schlecht *2023-03-20, version 1.2.1* Es ist nicht möglich zu gewinnen Sehr schlecht ### 1/5 — Uninspiring *2023-02-28, version 1.2.1* I can see why this game never got published. 😜 ### 1/5 — Rigged *2022-01-19* This game is rigged. It always makes sure the USA wins no matter how u move. Tried every possible move and it still cheats. It is fixed to be a failure on the Soviet side and I think it is a form of propaganda to bolster the USA and mock the real Cold War, and make it sound like a conspiracy theory game. What a joke. ### 2/5 — The game can’t install anymore *2020-05-16* I can’t install the game from the App Store anymore. I don’t know what else to do. I really enjoyed this and I want to play it again. ### 3/5 — Good but *2020-03-18* It’s a good game but after i played one round the next time I played the game was in German so I closed it out and reopened it and it still was in german ### 5/5 — Spätes DDR-Spiel endlich als App umgesetzt *2017-03-12, version 1.2.1* Prima Strategie-Spiel, in der Wendezeit fast mit der DDR untergegangen, durch Fans von in der DDR "nachgebauten" Brettspielen als App wieder zum Leben erweckt. Tolle Geschichte, tolles Spiel! ### 5/5 — Tolles Spielprinzip *2017-02-06, version 1.2.1* Im Staatsbürgerkunde Podcast davon gehört. Macht echt Spaß das Spielprinzip. Auch schön umgesetzt. ### 4/5 — Ligato hat Suchtpotential *2015-04-15, version 1.2.1* Nachdem man die eigentlich einfachen Regeln erst einmal kapiert hat, macht das Spiel richtig Spaß und hat Suchtpotential. Das einzige Manko ist die mehr als dürftige Anleitung. Die Regeln sind nicht kompliziert, doch sie erschließen sich auch nicht auf Anhieb - vor allem das Setzen der Truppen am Anfang. Wenn die Anleitung besser wird, gibt es fünft Sterne. ### 5/5 — Überragend!!!! *2015-03-21, version 1.2.1* LIGATO ist ein tolles Spiel. Und das Beste: es vereint ein nettes Game mit realem Geschichtsbezug. Toll!! Weiter so! Ich bin schon gespannt, wie die Geschichte im Spiel weiter geht! Und das Update hat auch einiges verbessert. ### 4/5 — Fun game. *2015-02-02* :) ## Frequently asked questions about Ligato ### What is Ligato? Ligato is an original strategy board game based on a true story from the GDR. It offers intuitive gameplay, detailed illustrations, an epic soundtrack, and multiple difficulty levels. ### Does Ligato have ads? No, Ligato does not contain advertisements. It is a free game with no ads to interrupt your gameplay experience. ### Can I play Ligato with friends? Yes, Ligato features a multiplayer option for 2 people on the same device. This allows you to compete against a friend directly. ### What kind of gameplay does Ligato offer? Ligato offers agonal gameplay, similar to classic games like Chess, Backgammon, and Reversi. It combines fun, challenge, and a true story. ### How many difficulty levels are there in Ligato? Ligato offers three difficulty levels, allowing players to adjust the challenge to their skill level. This ensures a tailored gaming experience. ### What languages does Ligato support? Ligato is available in German, English, and Russian. This broad language support makes it accessible to a wider audience. ### Does Ligato have achievements and statistics? Yes, Ligato includes more than 40 achievements and a detailed statistics and highscore list. This adds replayability and a competitive edge. ### What is the age rating for Ligato? Ligato has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a young audience. It is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.2.1 — 2014-12-21 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - Bugfixes, iPhone 6 compatibility ### 1.2 — 2014-05-21 * New Achievement * Bugfixes ### 1.1 — 2013-12-28 - New: Starting player is shown on board - Fixed: Crash bug in intro screen - Other bugfixes and improvements ### 1.0 — 2013-11-04 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Ligato | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Balls vs Zombies: No Escape](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balls-vs-zombies-no-escape/id6476603043) | 4.7 (671) | Free | Games | | [Countryball: World 1930](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countryball-world-1930/id6741117409) | 4.3 (198) | Free | Games | | [Strategy & Tactics 2: WWII](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strategy-and-tactics-2-wwii/id6444528119) | 4.5 (1,067) | Free | Games | | [Country War](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/country-war/id1594024889) | 3.3 (167) | Free | Games | | [King.io World War](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingio-world-war/id1531011747) | 3.5 (42) | Free | Games | | [European War 6: 1914](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/european-war-6-1914/id1489276662) | 4.7 (5,404) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Stefan Elstner - [Froots](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/froots/id955040777) - [Lieblingsnamen](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lieblingsnamen/id6448667059) All apps by Stefan Elstner: https://appshunter.io/developer/416893202 --- *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 2026-07-22.*