# Tacto by PlayShifu — Phygital Board Games For Kids

> Interactive physical board games for children that connect to a tablet. (iPhone/iPad app by mobilizAR.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tacto-by-playshifu/id1507782974 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [mobilizAR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1118350985)
- Category: Games, Education, Board, Family
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.33/5 from 49 App Store ratings · 38 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 535 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-10-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tacto-by-playshifu/id1507782974/reviews.md

## What is Tacto by PlayShifu?

Turn your tablet into an interactive board game with Tacto!

PlayShifu Tacto comes with 7 game sets, each with unique figurines that interact with the screen on touch to drive the gameplay. Move the character figurines in the real world to outwit your opponents in the digital world.

Download the Tacto app to play multiple games for each Tacto game set!

Contents in the app:
500+ levels of strategy games with delightful stories and beautiful animation
Age-adaptive, brain-teasing challenges that build STEAM skills for children
Multiple modes that allow solo play for practice and 4-player fun with family

*Requires Tacto game sets. Find them at www.playshifu.com*

Tacto game sets:
Tacto Laser - Reflect light or split it into its 7 colors to overcome obstacles.
Tacto Classics - Outwit friends and family in all-time favorite board games.
Tacto Coding - Delightful narrative-driven games that teach coding.
Tacto Chess - See Chess in a whole new light with captivating narratives.
Tacto Dino - Bring alive your favorite dinosaurs.
Tacto Doctor - World's first interactive doctor kit.
Tacto Electronics - Learn everything about circuits with interactive games. 

About PlayShifu:
PlayShifu was founded by two dads who turned into toymakers to make learning fun for kids. With the vision to help build 20 essential skills in early childhood and make screen time meaningful with physical play, PlayShifu is changing the world one toy at a time.

## Key features

- Physical figurines interact with tablet screen
- 500+ levels of strategy games
- Age-adaptive STEAM skill building
- Solo and 4-player modes
- Multiple game sets available (Laser, Classics, Coding, Chess, Dino, Doctor, Electronics)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 38)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tacto-by-playshifu/id1507782974/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Tacto

*2026-06-27*

Best game ever!!!

**Developer response:** Dear Giya, Thanks for the 5-star rating, we really thank you for sharing your review. Rest assured, please write to us at reachout@playshifu.com for any suggestion you have, we will be happy to assist you. Sincerely, Team PlayShifu.

### 5/5 — Good app

*2026-01-25, version 18*

Good app

### 1/5 — Age

*2025-12-26, version 18*

My child is 9 and even when I clicked grade 4 it was very babyish. Only enjoy for 4-5 year olds. Do not recommend.

### 1/5 — Unable to download chess

*2025-12-25, version 18*

Server error keeps coming…. Failure to download

### 1/5 — Just doesnt recognize pieces!

*2025-12-20*

We have the tacto doctor kit and it refuses to recognize the magnifying glass so we cant even proceed past it. It has never worked, for months. Want a refund of the damn game already. Support doesnt respond. Don't waste your money on their products. My kid is so disappointed, and I am ticked off.

**Developer response:** Dear Mike,
We are truly sorry to hear about the inconvenience you faced while using the Tacto Doctor games and services, we regret the poor experience.
To assist you more effectively, we kindly request you to contact us through the numbers provided on the box or within the app. Our team will connect with you instantly and provide all possible support to ensure you have a smooth and enjoyable experience with the games.
We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely, Team PlayShifu.

### 1/5 — Read this before u get the app and the kit

*2025-07-25*

So tacto is lame a waste of money seriously why do u need the character if you can just do the game with ur fingers why buy a separate kit even even though ur hands can do all the work

**Developer response:** Dear User,
We understand you’ve noticed the games respond when using fingers instead of the provided figurines.
We’d like to share that our figurines are made with touch-sensitive materials that mimic the conductivity of human skin. Each figurine has a distinct touch pattern, so in some cases, using a finger may inadvertently replicate that pattern and trigger a similar response in the game.
If you'd like further assistance, please feel free to write to us at reachout@playshifu.com, our team would be glad to help.
Warm regards,
Team PlayShifu.

### 5/5 — It’s OK, but it won’t let me just play the game

*2025-02-21*

So basically, I have the chess game and sometimes I just like to play with all the characters and so basically I was on Candyland and right when my mom was on checkmate it just ended the game. My mom got really upset after that and today and yesterday I was just playing by myself so I was just trying to kill the King and every time I tried to it was like no your king will die if you move there and I just wanna move the king there like when people are just learning the game it’s OK for them to get mistakes and accidentally killed their queen and king so what I’m really just asking is for maybe an update where the person can actually react to your king being in checkmate and it doesn’t force you to not move your king somewhere when you’re in check cause it didn’t let me move the king anywhere, but I do like the fact that you can actually play them in real life and digitally

**Developer response:** Dear User,

Thank you for your rating and for sharing detailed feedback about the issue with eliminating the King in your Tacto Chess games. We truly appreciate the time you’ve taken to provide this input.
Rest assured, we will relay your concerns to our team to work on potential improvements in future app updates. Additionally, if you experience the app closing intermittently more frequently, please don’t hesitate to write to us at reachout@playshifu.com, we’ll be happy to look into the matter.
Your feedback is invaluable in helping us enhance the user experience, and we look forward to hearing from you again.

Warm regards,
Team PlayShifu.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2025-01-01, version 11*

I bought the doctor toy set, when trying to validate the X-ray screen it keeps saying you have the wrong item then it’s stuck at that page

### 1/5 — Rubbish App confusing for kids， lots of bugs

*2024-11-16, version 10*

Pieces don’t respond to tapping (I.e. using pawn piece incorrectly selects the horse or castle) Pure pants app and gimmick. Kids likely to get more confused learning with this app compared to a straight forward touch pad game.

### 1/5 — Laser game

*2024-11-04, version 10*

Stuck at detective woot level 3 
Unable to proceed as items to scan are missing

## Frequently asked questions about Tacto by PlayShifu

### What is Tacto by PlayShifu?

Tacto by PlayShifu is an app that transforms your tablet into an interactive board game. It uses physical figurines that interact with the screen to drive gameplay, offering a blend of physical and digital play.

### What are the key features of the Tacto app?

The app features over 500 levels of strategy games with engaging stories and animations. It offers age-adaptive challenges to build STEAM skills, and supports both solo play for practice and multiplayer fun for up to four players.

### Does the Tacto app require any additional purchases?

Yes, the Tacto app requires Tacto game sets to play. These physical sets are sold separately and are necessary for the app's interactive gameplay. The app itself is free to download and use with the game sets.

### What kind of games are available with Tacto?

Tacto offers a variety of game sets, including Tacto Laser for light puzzles, Tacto Classics for traditional board games, Tacto Coding for learning programming concepts, Tacto Chess with narrative elements, Tacto Dino for dinosaur-themed fun, Tacto Doctor for an interactive medical kit, and Tacto Electronics for learning about circuits.

### Who is the target audience for Tacto by PlayShifu?

This app is designed for children and families who are looking for educational and entertaining ways to engage with technology. It aims to make screen time more meaningful by combining it with physical play and skill development.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 20 — 2026-07-09

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 19 — 2026-07-01

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 18 — 2025-12-03

Bug fixes.

### 17 — 2025-11-06

Bug fixes.

### 16 — 2025-09-22

Bug fixes.

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