# Through the Ages — Legendary Tabletop Strategy

> Card-driven civilization-building strategy board game with solo and online multiplayer. (iPhone/iPad app by CGE Digital s.r.o..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/through-the-ages/id966245474 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [CGE Digital s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706267473)
- Category: Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: $9.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 5,140 App Store ratings · 813 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 188 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-09-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/through-the-ages/id966245474/reviews.md

## What is Through the Ages?

Through the Ages is based on a highly acclaimed civilization board game by well-known designer Vlaada Chvátil. The original game is recognized as a modern classic board game. 


ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES
Become a chieftain of a small civilization at the dawn of humankind's history.
Expand your farms and mines to ensure you have enough resources to grow your civilization.
This is our chance to make history!
Develop various technologies, improve armies to defend your cities, or attack other civilizations nearby.
Choose the best government that fits your goals and build magnificent wonders to achieve memorable victory at the end of the modern era. 

CARD-DRIVEN GAMEPLAY
Through the Ages is a card-driven, turn-based board game that gives you countless options on what to do and how to play.
Thanks to the pool of hundreds of cards, every game is unique, allowing you to build a mighty civilization.

PLAY SOLO OR ONLINE
You can play against AI-driven world leaders with various difficulties, or you can jump into online games against other players.
Thanks to the ELO system, the game will find you opponents of the same level as you are.
Clash with them and discover whose strategy leads to victory.
You can also participate in some of the many championships, including the official World Championship in Through the Ages. 

PLENTY OF CHALLENGES
The game offers more than 30 challenges that change the winning conditions or rules, so you must adapt your strategy to lead your civilization to victory.
Prove that you understand how civilization works and become the mighty world leader.

## Key features

- Civilization development
- Resource management
- Technology research
- Military expansion
- Government selection
- Wonder construction
- Card-driven gameplay
- Solo and online multiplayer

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $9.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| New Leaders and Wonders | $4.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #48 in Top Paid · Board (US App Store)
- #145 in Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

## What do users think of Through the Ages?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Excellent tutorial
- 👍 Great implementation of board game
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Challenging AI
- 👍 Lots of replay value
- 👍 Faithful to the board game
- 👍 Streamlined mechanics
- 👍 Intuitive user interface
- 👍 Offline and online play options
- 👍 Engaging strategy

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Connectivity issues with online play
- 🐛 Bugs in challenge mode
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes during challenge mode
- Connectivity issues with online play
- Compatibility problems on older devices
- Freezing during gameplay

**Most requested features**

- Add pass-and-play mode with AI
- Ability to mix human and AI players
- More customization options for game settings
- Expansion content (new leaders, wonders, etc.)
- Ability to slow down AI turns for better observation

## Recent user reviews (10 of 813)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/through-the-ages/id966245474/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best game ever

*2026-08-09*

Can’t tell you how many hours i have spent on this. Only wish they would link the steam purchases with iOS. Otherwise its perfect

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2026-07-21, version 2.19.1141*

Excellent adaptation of an excellent board game. Good multiplayer options and challenges to keep it fresh.

### 5/5 — Classic

*2026-07-03, version 2.19.1141*

Despite having known “child enthusiast” Bill Gates as a playable leader, it is a classic. Great game I often come back to. A little hard to pick up, it does take some time to fully grasp how all the systems and resources are connected but the tutorial is both helpful and entertaining. Plus there is a ton of challenges if you want to try something different. Devs clearly put a lot of effort into the game and it shows.

### 1/5 — Fun but you can’t win

*2026-06-21, version 2.19.1141*

Not sure how it’s got 5 stars but the challenges and AI are impossible to beat.

### 5/5 — Not p2w

*2026-06-14, version 2.19.1141*

Amazing game not p2w

### 5/5 — Absolutely Top

*2026-06-14, version 2.19.1141*

Not only the board game itself is genius but digital implementation is amazing too! We love it as a family game!
Only thing for improvement would be integration of apple game api for handling invitations, net games.. etc.

### 5/5 — Fun

*2026-06-13, version 2.19.1141*

Super fun yay!

### 5/5 — Really enjoyed

*2026-05-03, version 2.19.1141*

This games great! I havent played the board game version but this ones really nice. Its like Civ but much quicker, hitting all the high points youd expect. Love it

### 5/5 — EXCELENTE

*2026-04-25, version 2.19.1141*

Un 10 sobre 10. De verdad, cómpralo YA.

### 5/5 — Wonderful worlds

*2026-04-03, version 2.19.1141*

It’s wonderful to escape every morning on my phone to Through the Ages,  where I can build the pyramids as well as play great people like Boudicca, Napoleon, and Nelson Mandela!

## Frequently asked questions about Through the Ages

### What is Through the Ages?

Through the Ages is a digital adaptation of a highly acclaimed civilization board game. It allows players to lead a civilization from its early stages through to the modern era, managing resources, developing technologies, and engaging in strategic conflict.

### What are the key features of the game?

Key features include deep civilization development, resource management, technology research, military expansion, government selection, and the construction of magnificent wonders. The game utilizes card-driven gameplay, offering unique experiences each time, and supports both solo play against AI and online multiplayer.

### How much does Through the Ages cost?

The application is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases. These purchases likely provide additional content or features that enhance the gameplay experience.

### Can I play this game on my own?

Yes, you can play Through the Ages solo against AI-driven opponents. The AI offers various difficulty levels, allowing you to tailor the challenge to your skill. The game also includes over 30 challenges that modify rules or winning conditions for further solo replayability.

### Is there a competitive multiplayer mode?

Absolutely. You can play online games against other players using an ELO system to match you with opponents of similar skill. The game also hosts championships, including an official World Championship, for those seeking to compete at the highest level.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.19.1164 — 2026-08-18

colonization overpayment visualization
fixes to prevent locking games
preventative engine fixes

### 2.19.1141 — 2026-02-19

Fix of iPad UI scaling

### 2.19.1138 — 2026-02-12

Fix the game status and leader portraits in the lobby

### 2.19.1133 — 2025-11-26

animation fix

### 2.19.1132 — 2025-11-18

-fixed crashing when reversing pact cancellation
-fixed awarding of achievement Ave, Caesar!
-fixed Saladin strength bonus and Himeji castle reminder next to the player
-change of played/discarded military cards order - to prevent Fleming OP

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