# Squares - The New MetaSquares Game

> Two-player strategy board game focused on forming squares for points. (iPhone/iPad app by Ibrahim Abouhaikal.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squares-the-new-metasquares-game/id1059591757 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ibrahim Abouhaikal](https://appshunter.io/developer/953806698)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Puzzle, Strategy
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 25 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-12-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squares-the-new-metasquares-game/id1059591757/reviews.md

## What is Squares?

Description: 

Squares is a two player strategy board game with simple rules and deep strategy. Squares is like tic-tac-toe, but instead of trying to get three in a row you are trying to get four in a square. Squares can be formed at any angle and are worth more points the bigger they are. When a player gets four pieces at the corners of a square, the square is drawn in and the player gets points. The game is easy to learn, challenging to master, and beautiful to watch. 


Features: 

-Match wits with the computer in a battle to capture the most squares on the board. 

-Take turns placing pieces on the board while trying to get all 4 corners of a square.
  
-Features a game mode for playing with your friends on one device. 

-3 difficulty levels.

## Key features

- Two-player strategy board game
- Form squares for points
- Match wits with computer AI
- Play with friends on one device
- Three difficulty levels

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squares-the-new-metasquares-game/id1059591757/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best Squares game out there!

*2025-06-25*

Love it! Just wish you could change the colors like you use to be able to do! Other than that it’s absolutely perfect!

### 4/5 — Please fix.  It’s such a classic

*2021-10-10*

Please update the game I think the game went to 150 but u have to win by 15 so it could go higher occasionally.   Please fix this I can’t get my friends to play when there is no clear win.   If u will fix this we can get u a lot of downloads I’m sure

### 4/5 — Love this game!

*2019-11-02*

I love this game but lately it’s not letting me play. When I click on one player game and I try to start with the first ball it takes me back to the home screen instead.

### 4/5 — Finally, but old interface so much easier on the eyes

*2019-10-31*

This brilliant game from aol days is finally back! I just wish they would offer some other, less grating, skins. The original game was so much more elegant and visible, and elevated the game to the aesthetic of chess, which it deserves. Please include a classic UI mode for the aesthetically sensitive...

Thanks for bringing this gem back to the masses!

After playing one game I see there are serious flaws to the game. The UI makes it extremely difficult to see the squares. Everything is the same value which makes it very confusing, and having a colored board makes distinguishing the pieces even harder. The scoring needs to be explained (especially the bonuses). 

Please study the rules and scoring of the original game. Getting multiple squares in one move is it’s own reward, and please consider including an option to play to a specific score for the win (by a reasonable margin, I believe it was 10 or 15 points on the original) Playing our to the very last square is tedious for the non computer (or non master).

And

### 1/5 — So glad it is back

*2019-03-21*

I also was a huge fan of this game.. i have been checking the App Store every year just in hopes that the developer would bring it back. I may be extremely rusty, but the emptiness in my heart is gone!!love this game and all of the mental challenge it brings!!

### 4/5 — Great to see Scott Kim's game brought to life again

*2016-09-12*

The only downside is that I'm not a fan of scoring as it changes the game play and strategy from the original:

* a square would score based upon the distance between the y-coordinates of the top and bottom corners.  This format discourages tilted squares in favor of just the ones that fit along the grid lines as they are more valuable.  

* There was no bonus in the original game for multiple squares; though I kind of like that change.

I'd like to see the original scoring restored (though the multi-square bonus can remain)

### 5/5 — Glad to see this one back

*2016-08-22*

I'm a former AOL player of this game. Hope you get a chance to keep it around.

### 5/5 — Old Favorite

*2016-01-09*

I first came across this game on AOL around 1998.  Loved it then and was sad when AOL didn't renew their contract.  So I'm delighted to find this App in the Apple Store.  Well worth the $0.99.  Play it solo or against someone.  Have fun!

## Frequently asked questions about Squares

### What is the objective of Squares?

The objective of Squares is to form squares by placing pieces on the board. Players score points for each square they draw, with larger squares being worth more points.

### Can I play Squares offline?

Yes, Squares can be played offline against the computer. The game also features a mode for playing with friends on a single device.

### How many difficulty levels does Squares offer?

Squares offers three difficulty levels, allowing players to adjust the challenge to their skill level when playing against the computer.

### What devices is Squares available on?

Squares is available on iPhone and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Squares?

Squares has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young players and families.

### How often is Squares updated?

Squares was last updated on December 5, 2015, with version 1.0. As of that date, there have been no further updates.

### Does Squares have ads?

No, Squares does not contain advertisements.

### What are the core gameplay mechanics of Squares?

Players take turns placing pieces on the board, aiming to get all four corners of a square. Squares are drawn in when formed, and the player receives points based on the size of the square.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2015-12-05

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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