# Sanctuary World Animal Match 3 — Make Your Own Dream City

> Match-3 puzzle game to design a city and collect Australian animals. (iPhone/iPad app by Like A Photon Creative Pty Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sanctuary-world-animal-match-3/id1493900591 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Like A Photon Creative Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1254229152)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Casual, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 312 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, German (Germany), Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2020-02-25
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sanctuary-world-animal-match-3/id1493900591/reviews.md

## What is Sanctuary World Animal Match 3?

Welcome to Sanctuary World! Design a popular dream village with dozens of adorable Australian animals by crushing match 3 puzzles!

Get Sanctuary World now for FREE and start your sanctuary saga. Want to find cute animals for your city? Beat match 3 levels and unlock custom buildings and gardens? Start playing now, you have koalas, wombats & kangaroos to rescue! 

GAME FEATURES:

● Brand new Match 3 Levels and power ups to help build your city
● Unlimited Match 3 Levels! Play forever, never get stuck
● Unlock dozens of features to build up your city 
● Freedom to design your city any way you want!
● Over 90 Animals to collect, can you find them all?
● Upgrade your city to attract rare animals

Sanctuary World is free to play, or fast track your city with in-app purchases. You may disable this feature by turning off the purchase option in your device's "Restrictions" menu.

For more games and activities go to:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talesfromsanctuarycity/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talesfromsanctuarycity/
Website: https://www.visitsanctuarycity.com

## Key features

- Match 3 puzzle levels
- Unlock custom buildings and gardens
- Collect over 90 animals
- Design your city freely
- Upgrade city to attract rare animals
- Unlimited levels

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buddy Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Flower Picker | $14.99 | one-time |
| Novice Explorer | $10.99 | one-time |
| Bush Basher | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bomb Discount | $9.99 | one-time |
| Morph Discount | $4.99 | one-time |
| Shuffle Discount | $12.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sanctuary-world-animal-match-3/id1493900591/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Impossible within five minutes

*2021-07-27*

This game goes from impossible to lose, to impossible to win within about 7 minutes of playing

## Frequently asked questions about Sanctuary World Animal Match 3

### What is Sanctuary World Animal Match 3?

Sanctuary World Animal Match 3 is a free-to-play puzzle game where you solve match-3 levels to design a dream city and collect Australian animals. It offers unlimited levels and a wide variety of animals to discover.

### How do I play Sanctuary World Animal Match 3?

You play by crushing match-3 puzzles to earn resources. These resources are then used to unlock custom buildings and gardens, allowing you to design your dream city and attract over 90 different animals.

### Is Sanctuary World Animal Match 3 free to play?

Yes, Sanctuary World Animal Match 3 is free to play. However, it does offer in-app purchases that can fast-track your city's progress.

### Can I disable in-app purchases in Sanctuary World Animal Match 3?

Yes, you can disable in-app purchases by turning off the purchase option in your device's 'Restrictions' menu. This feature is available for users who prefer not to make in-app purchases.

### What kind of animals can I collect in Sanctuary World Animal Match 3?

You can collect over 90 different animals, including koalas, wombats, and kangaroos. Upgrading your city can help attract even rarer animals to your sanctuary.

### Does Sanctuary World Animal Match 3 have ads?

No, Sanctuary World Animal Match 3 does not contain advertisements. The game is free to play and monetizes through optional in-app purchases.

### What devices support Sanctuary World Animal Match 3?

Sanctuary World Animal Match 3 is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users looking for a fun puzzle and city-building experience.

### When was Sanctuary World Animal Match 3 last updated?

The latest version of Sanctuary World Animal Match 3 is 1.1.17, which was last updated on October 15, 2020. The game was initially released on February 25, 2020.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.17 — 2020-10-15

We're constantly updating Sanctuary World to give you a better experience. This update:
- Fixes an issue with the rivers on the world maps that could prevent accessing nearby buildings
- Fine tunes the difficulty level of the Match 3 levels to adapt to players.

### 1.1.16 — 2020-10-02

We're constantly updating Sanctuary World to give you a better experience. This update:
- Adds a balancing mechanic that will automatically adjust the number of moves available in Match 3 levels.

### 1.1.15 — 2020-09-27

Today we're releasing a major update to Sanctuary World, with a whole new second chapter based on second film in the Sanctuary City franchise, Combat Wombat. This update includes
- A brand new city to build!
- A new storyline with characters from Combat Wombat!
- New Match 3 levels to beat!

### 1.1.13 — 2020-08-14

We've made some changes to make your Sanctuary World experience just a little bit better!
- Fixed a bug with the Quest 5 tutorial that could hinder progress.

### 1.1.12 — 2020-08-01

We've made some changes to make your Sanctuary World experience just a little bit better!
- New limited offer bonuses are now available
- A few user experience tweaks have been made to make the game even smoother.

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