# Samurai by Reiner Knizia — user reviews

> 10 indexed App Store user reviews of Samurai by Reiner Knizia by Synthetic Mind AB, rated 4.60/5 from 14 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-by-reiner-knizia/id6744621255/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samurai-by-reiner-knizia/id6744621255.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 10 · 4★ 2 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 0

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Causes iPadOS to hang

*2026-01-17*

Could be an interesting game. Unfortunately the app causes iPadOS 26.2 to freeze. This is very disappointing after paying in advance.

**Developer response:** Hi!

Sorry to hear! Can you please join our discord and describe the problem there more in detail so we can look into it? 

https://discord.com/invite/84BaPCCsfE

Thanks in advance and sorry for the problem!
Bjorn A, developer

### 3/5 — Missing key scoring element

*2026-04-05*

While the theme and mechanics work well, there are elements of the scoring and graphics that miss the mark. Graphically, small symbols for each faction are difficult to see and should be better emphasized per settlement. Please make the running score a toggle so it can be played as it is in the original game. Balancing your acquisitions against unknown acquired factions of others is one of the key game strategies.

**Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback. Regarding the score, you can toggle that in the game settings, for the score to be shown or not. Regarding the graphics, please elaborate. Do you mean the "coins" that are captured or are you talking about the tiles the players play?

### 4/5 — Glad this game is back but request visual overhaul

*2026-06-19*

I was a huge fan of the original iOS version of this game.  (I think I was at or near the top of the leader board for years!)

It became incompatible with IOS updates many years ago and was unavailable.  So this version is very welcome.

That said, and I can’t put my finger on it, but the visual style makes playability a bit difficult.  The colors and icons don’t “pop” - the original iOS you could instantly tell where everything was and it was just more
vibrant and easier to play.

I would encourage the devs to check out the original iOS game and make it closer to that.

Best, Gavin

### 4/5 — Super, mais…

*2026-05-29*

La musique ne joue pas sur tablette et les parties s’arrêtent parfois avant même la fin du jeu: il reste encore des tuiles à placer et des territoires à prendre.

Ce serait bien aussi d’avoir l’option permettant de voir combien de castes les autres joueurs ont réussi à prendre: ça peut changer la dynamique du jeu.

Mais pour le reste, c’est génial. Ça fait vraiment plaisir de pouvoir enfin jouer à ce jeu sur iPhone et iPad!

**Developer response:** Veuillez relire les règles, la partie peut parfois se terminer plus tôt que prévu, conformément aux règles officielles.

### 5/5 — Großartige Umsetzung der Brettspielversion

*2026-06-01*

Bei mir keine Probleme mit Hängern etc. wie sie hier jemand geschildert hat.

### 5/5 — A modern classic!

*2026-05-12*

I love this digital adaptation of one of the best tile laying board games ever made!

### 5/5 — Endlich!

*2026-04-18*

Endlich gibt es wieder eine Version des Samurai Brettspiels für Mac, iPad und iPhone. 

Gerade ausprobiert, funktioniert gut. Ansprechende Grafik.

Volle Empfehlung!

Danke, liebe Enwickler!

### 5/5 — Vintage fun

*2025-10-01*

Excellent vintage game with an excellent modern production. Thank you for bringing this older title back.

**Developer response:** Thanks a lot for your review, glad you like it!

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2025-08-06*

Great adaptation of classic game.

**Developer response:** Thanks for your review! : )

### 5/5 — Good Responsive Developer

*2025-07-24*

Put up a review and they addressed it quickly and are open to suggestions.

**Developer response:** Hi! Thanks for your feedback. Sure you can select starting tiles, it is a setting accessible from where you select opponents.

Good idea with playing against multiple masters, that can certainly be implemented.

The game is continuously being improved, you are welcome to join the discord channel for further discussion. Thanks for your support!

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