# The Waiting Game — all games are like this now

> A self-aware timer management game that satirizes mobile gaming tropes. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Sayman.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-waiting-game/id1437092035 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Sayman](https://appshunter.io/developer/358589425)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Card, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.90/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 21 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-10-23
- Data updated: 2026-07-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-waiting-game/id1437092035/reviews.md

## What is The Waiting Game?

Best. Waiting game. Ever. Welcome to The Waiting Game, the most self-aware timer "farm crush clash whatever" game on mobile devices.

It might not be number one in the charts, but it's number one in our hearts.

Learn the lay of the timer land, tend to your timers, and trade time waited for more time waiting! It's a real special place where the timers never die. 

Get notified when your timers have finished, so you can go back into the game and start the timers again.

Building your patience with our quirky colors only makes things more fun!

PLEASE NOTE! The Waiting Game is free to download and install. However, some game items can also be purchased for real money. If you don't want to use this feature, please disable in-app purchases in your device's settings. A network connection is also required.

## Key features

- Timer management
- Trade time for more waiting
- Notifications for finished timers
- Quirky visual design
- Satirical gameplay

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,200 Gold Bars | $9.99 | one-time |
| 80 Gold Bars | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gold Bars | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2,500 Gold Bars | $19.99 | one-time |
| 6,500 Gold Bars | $49.99 | one-time |
| 14,000 Gold Bars | $99.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-waiting-game/id1437092035/reviews.md

### 1/5 — doesn’t work.

*2024-09-30, version 1.0.1*

doesn’t work, probably steals ur information. dont download

### 1/5 — Won’t let me play

*2021-10-31, version 1.0.1*

I literally looked this up out of pure curiosity, and boom, here it is. I download it because why not, and as soon as I open it up and go to sign up, it crashes. Damn, that’s a big betrayal my man, My heart is truly in pieces now. /s

Real talk though, maybe make a game that actually allows you to sign up and play

### 1/5 — Bad game

*2021-07-19*

It’s a scam it just wants your email don't download this game it’s trash

### 1/5 — error

*2019-02-18, version 1.0.1*

it says there’s an unknown error when signing up. i’ve tried multiple times and... nothing!

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2019-01-18, version 1.0.1*

Game doesn’t even work when I put my email and password and username

### 2/5 — Very buggy

*2018-10-29, version 1.0*

Stopped working after hitting 6 days of waiting.  Tiles won’t trigger.

### 5/5 — Truly insightful

*2018-10-24, version 1.0*

The waiting game challenges the mind and heart of even the most patient and dedicated player. Not only must you wait, but you must also be there to tap when duty calls. Once you begin your quest, your life will never be the same. Through "The Waiting Game", we learn what it is to be human in the modern age of mobile gaming.

## Frequently asked questions about The Waiting Game

### What is The Waiting Game?

The Waiting Game is a satirical mobile game that focuses on managing and trading waiting times. It playfully mocks common timer-based mechanics found in other mobile games.

### How does The Waiting Game work?

You manage various timers within the game. When a timer finishes, you are notified and can start new timers, trading the time you've waited for opportunities to wait even more.

### Can I play The Waiting Game offline?

A network connection is required to play The Waiting Game, so offline play is not supported.

### What devices does The Waiting Game support?

The Waiting Game is available for iPhone and iPod devices.

### Is The Waiting Game free to play?

Yes, The Waiting Game is free to download and install. However, it does offer in-app purchases for certain game items.

### Does The Waiting Game have ads?

No, The Waiting Game does not contain advertisements. The monetization comes solely from optional in-app purchases.

### What is the age rating for The Waiting Game?

The Waiting Game has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for younger players and above.

### How often is The Waiting Game updated?

The Waiting Game was last updated on November 20, 2018, with version 1.0.1. Further updates may depend on developer activity.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2018-11-20

Fixed some annoying bugs! So now you can play without getting frustrated... about the bugs. (You can still get frustrated about the waiting part of the game, but that's part of the game I guess.)

### 1.0 — 2018-10-22

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-26.*