# The Game of the Golden Age

> Historical finance simulation game set in 17th-century Amsterdam. (iPhone/iPad app by Monkeybizniz.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-game-of-the-golden-age/id589774656 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Monkeybizniz](https://appshunter.io/developer/589774659)
- Category: Finance, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 119 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch
- Released: 2013-05-28
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-game-of-the-golden-age/id589774656/reviews.md

## What is The Game of the Golden Age?

Try and become a successful investor in Amsterdam at the turn of the seventeenth century. Figure out the right strategy and make the best deals.

This serious game is based on historical research on the financial history of Amsterdam around 1600 conducted by Utrecht University.

This game will not run on iPhone 3Gs (sorry)

## Key features

- Historical finance simulation
- Investment strategy development
- Deal-making
- Based on academic research
- 17th-century Amsterdam setting

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-game-of-the-golden-age/id589774656/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Needs work

*2013-07-03*

This looked like a great idea for a game.  But there are bugs.  The game doesn't remember me and it gets stuck at certain points.  If these are fixed, I would play it more often.

## Frequently asked questions about The Game of the Golden Age

### What is The Game of the Golden Age about?

The Game of the Golden Age is a serious game that simulates being a successful investor in Amsterdam during the turn of the seventeenth century. Players must figure out the right strategy and make the best deals.

### Is The Game of the Golden Age free to play?

Yes, The Game of the Golden Age is available for free. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What devices does The Game of the Golden Age support?

The Game of the Golden Age supports iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is not compatible with iPhone 3Gs.

### How often is The Game of the Golden Age updated?

The Game of the Golden Age was last updated on June 29, 2017, with version 2.3.0. It has not received updates since then.

### What is the age rating for The Game of the Golden Age?

The Game of the Golden Age has an age rating of 12+. This indicates it is suitable for players aged 12 and older.

### What is the user sentiment for The Game of the Golden Age?

User sentiment for The Game of the Golden Age appears to be low, with an average rating of 2.0 stars from 1 rating.

### What historical research is The Game of the Golden Age based on?

The game is based on historical research conducted by Utrecht University concerning the financial history of Amsterdam around the year 1600.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.0 — 2017-06-29

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

- Stability update

### 2.2.1 — 2015-01-23

- Bugfixes

### 2.2 — 2014-10-25

- Bugfixes
- Highscores are now version dependent

### 2.1.1 — 2014-07-24

- Small bugfix

### 2.1.0 — 2014-07-19

- Improved interface
- Various bugfixes

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