# Scenic Route's Generations — Too many kids in this family. > Meditative puzzle game about organizing family portraits to create generations. (iPhone/iPad app by Scenic Route Software.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scenic-routes-generations/id6446493824 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Scenic Route Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/601940834) - Category: Games, Puzzle - Price: $4.99 - Rating: 4.90/5 from 21 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.0 · 12 MB - Languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Turkish - Released: 2023-04-03 - Data updated: 2026-06-09 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scenic-routes-generations/id6446493824/reviews.md ## What is Scenic Route's Generations? The popular game for the Playdate handheld console, now on iOS! Experience what IGN called one of the ten best games for the Playdate, but now on your phone! And in color! No ads! No in-app purchases! It won't even harass you to rate it (Though it would be nice if you did)! Just a super fun, meditative puzzle game. Don't forget to pet the cat! "I can honestly see why this was such a big hit on Playdate" -- Touch Arcade, Game of the Week. -- Generations is a challenging puzzle game that has you organizing family portraits on the wall of a living room, a task requiring a surprising amount of strategy, planning, and thinking ahead. Each time you hang three (or more) portraits of any family members of the same age group next to each other, their portraits will combine into a new portrait of an older family member. The current portrait is on the table to the left of the couch, and the next portrait rests on the middle of the couch. Bonus portraits will appear on the table to the right of the couch. The game begins with storks. Three storks combine into an infant. Three infants turn into a child, and so on until you combine three portraits of the matriarchs and patriarchs of the family. When this happens, you've created a Generation, and all portraits you've hung on the wall will automatically age up and the spaces occupied by the seniors will open back up, ready for a new generation of descendants. Portraits can only be hung next to other portraits, and you'll need to think ahead to optimize their placement in order to chain matches and not strand any. Once you've run out of space on the wall, the game will end. == Features == - The same game play. music and sound effects you love (if you're lucky enough to own a Playdate!), but now in vibrant color. - Online leader boards and a slew of achievements to earn. - Fun haptic feedback when matching and dropping portraits. - Play as either the Smiths or the Joneses. - Numbered Portraits accessibility mode. - A sticker pack for iMessage! Who among us hasn't wanted to drop a minus heart on a text message? - A cat named Poe! ## Key features - Combine portraits of the same age group - Organize family portraits on a wall - Online leaderboards and achievements - Haptic feedback for matching and dropping - Play as Smiths or Joneses - Numbered Portraits accessibility mode - iMessage sticker pack ## Recent user reviews (10 of 10) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scenic-routes-generations/id6446493824/reviews.md ### 5/5 — It is ridiculous.... *2025-11-24* It is ridiculous how much I like this game and how much time I spend playing it. Highly recommend. ### 4/5 — generations *2024-06-15* I love this game, but intermittent freeze up of the tiles on the board….very irritating as you loose your set-up of the blue puzzle pieces. I have been playing this game everyday since I purchased, but this little problem is driving me nuts. Otherwise this is a GREAT game! ### 5/5 — Challenging, Fun, Great Value *2023-06-24* I prefer games that make you think and involve strategy, not games for which you need razor sharp reflexes, or those with ads and extra payments. This $4.99 game is perfect! You can play it at a leisurely place, and you can keep learning as your scores get higher. I seem to have hit a plateau at a score of about 2500 to 3000. My current situation is that I keep winding up with four or five “seniors” that I cannot connect in an adjacent group of three. This clogs the board. However, I still greatly enjoy the game and trying out new strategies. I once got a score of 9000 and thought I had mastered an effective technique, but I never achieved that high a score again and I’m not sure how I did. It may have been the luck of the draw or I may have figured out a good strategy that I can’t remember or repeat. I would appreciate it if anyone can give me some hints or point me to a strategy guide. Thanks! Bob G **Developer response:** I'm glad you're enjoying the game! Here is a strategy thread I posted to Twitter for the original Playdate version of the game, but it applies to the iOS version as well. https://twitter.com/ScenicSoftware/status/1576777203479564288 ### 4/5 — You’re basic match three *2023-04-24* I’ll give us a four star rating, despite it only being good on a phone and not an iPad as much and being just a basic match three with a small twist because it is not a paper plate or add game which I strongly support. Tired of those kind of games and regardless of this game I would’ve gotten five stars if I just had a little bit more to it. ### 5/5 — What mobile games should be. *2023-04-11* This game is fantastic. It’s incredibly fun and addictive and is well worth the $5. There are no ads, no loading, no annoying upsells. The only time I’ve been confused was when I didn’t see a save button so I could come back to a game… and then I realized that EVERYTHING IS JUST SAVES AUTOMATICALLY, like mobile apps used to do. This game will be a classic. We’ll done. **Developer response:** ❤️ ### 5/5 — Fun, relaxing, whether co-op or solo play *2023-04-10* This game is approved by me, and my 3YO and 6YO nieces. They immediately apprehended the game dynamics of matching three pieces to age up the family members, and we take turns laying down pieces. The youngest claimed the “bird” pieces and the eldest claimed the “baby” pieces. The self-paced nature of the game keeps it fun and relaxing, and the musical tones are a nice touch too. You can also save to the game and return to it later. The game developer has also shared some nice tips online. 100/100 for an iPhone puzzle game 🧩 **Developer response:** I love that you're playing it with the little ones! ### 5/5 — Can't put it down! *2023-04-10* It's seemingly a simple game but it's filled with strategies to discover. I'm obsessed! **Developer response:** I'm so happy you're having a good time with it! ### 5/5 — I’m obsessed! *2023-04-08* Generations is an amazing puzzle game! It's all about organizing family portraits to create generations, and it's super challenging but tons of fun. The graphics are bright and colorful, and there are online leaderboards, achievements, and even a sticker pack for iMessage. You can play as different families and it's just a blast! Totally recommend it for puzzle game fans. 5 stars all the way! **Developer response:** ❤️ ### 5/5 — My new favorite game... *2023-04-05* I love this app! **Developer response:** I'm glad you're having fun with it! ### 5/5 — Challenging, but not hectic *2023-04-03* Love the self-paced nature of this game. The more you play it the more you start to develop your own strategy, which is a lot of the fun. Graphics are gorgeous, too! **Developer response:** ❤️ ## Frequently asked questions about Scenic Route's Generations ### What is Generations? Generations is a challenging puzzle game where you organize family portraits on a wall. By hanging three or more portraits of the same age group together, they combine into a portrait of an older family member, requiring strategy and planning to optimize placement. ### How do you play Generations? You hang portraits next to each other on the wall. When three or more of the same age group are adjacent, they merge into an older family member. The goal is to create generations and avoid running out of space on the wall. ### Does Generations have ads? No, Generations does not have any advertisements. The game is designed to be a pure, uninterrupted puzzle experience. ### What is the price of Generations? Generations is a paid application, priced at $4.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions required to play the full game. ### Is Generations available on Android? Currently, Generations is only available on iOS devices, specifically iPhones. It was originally a popular game for the Playdate handheld console. ### What is the age rating for Generations? Generations has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players. The game's mechanics are straightforward and its themes are family-oriented. ### How often is Generations updated? The latest version of Generations is 1.2.0, released on April 11, 2023. The game was initially released on April 3, 2023, indicating a relatively active update schedule for a new release. ### What makes Generations unique? Generations offers a unique, meditative puzzle experience with its family portrait merging mechanic. It also features online leaderboards, achievements, and fun haptic feedback, all without ads or in-app purchases. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.3.0 — 2026-06-02 Updated for iOS 26. ### 1.2.0 — 2023-04-11 - Added Russian, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Korean and Turkish localization to the game. - Minor updates and fixes. ### 1.1.1 — 2023-04-06 Fixed a rare crash. ### 1.1.0 — 2023-04-05 ## Fixes - Fixes an issue with text clipping when system font sizes are increased. - Fixes an issue where it was possible for game state to be persisted after a game was over. - Options will no longer display the haptics setting if running on a Mac. - Family picker in Options now uses the correct font. ## Additions - Game Center related buttons are no longer visible if you're not logged in to Game Center - Added a rate button and a link to us on Twitter & Mastodon to Options. ### 1.0.0 — 2023-04-03 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Scenic Route's Generations | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [FROGBLOCK](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frogblock/id6744828106) | 4.8 (46) | Free | Games | | [Perfect Packers: Puzzle Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-packers-puzzle-game/id6748304177) | — | Free | Games | | [Flotrix](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flotrix/id6747897786) | 4.0 (1) | Free | Games | | [Artifact - 3D puzzle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artifact-3d-puzzle/id1547134565) | 4.5 (20) | $4.99 | Games | | [Tetragon: Puzzle Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tetragon-puzzle-game/id1412901690) | — | $2.99 | Games | | [Stuffo the Puzzle Bot](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stuffo-the-puzzle-bot/id6444358789) | 4.7 (36) | $4.99 | Games | ## More apps by Scenic Route Software - [Shift by Scenic Route Software](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-by-scenic-route-software/id978718421) - [Field Status](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/field-status/id1491832091) - [Shift II](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-ii/id6479950685) All apps by Scenic Route Software: https://appshunter.io/developer/601940834 ## Related topics [scenic route software](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/scenic-route-software) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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