# Tides of Time: The Board Game

> Two-player card drafting game with strategic hand management and scoring objectives. (iPhone/iPad app by Portal Games.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tides-of-time-the-board-game/id1437742131 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Portal Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1251884458)
- Category: Games, Board, Card
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 27 App Store ratings · 27 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 117 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-03-11
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tides-of-time-the-board-game/id1437742131/reviews.md

## What is Tides of Time?

A card drafting game for two! Play the AI, or pass-and-play with a friend!

 Tides of Time is a card drafting game for two players that takes place over three rounds. On your turn, choose one card from those in your hand, then pass your hand to your opponent. Each card is one of five suits and a scoring objective. Once all cards have been taken, players calculate their scores based on the cards drafted. Between rounds, you will choose one card to keep for future rounds, and one card to remove from the game. After three rounds the player with the most points wins!

This is a long-awaited digital adaptation of the card game from Kristian Čurla and Portal Games. With this version, you can challenge your friends with pass-and-play or compete against one of the three levels of AI. Unique challenges are also included to keep you on your toes!

Reviews for Tides of Time:

 “A great looking two player game that is quick to play and not too heavy on the brain, but with definite scope for strategy.” – Nick Pitman

“This game is not complex at all, but it can be a challenge to master. Easily picked up as a filler with non-gamer friends and gamers alike. Highly recommended!” – Tabletop Together

“Tides of Time from Kristian Čurla is a marvel in minimalist design, creating tons of tension from only eighteen cards in a game that lasts no more than twenty minutes.” – Eric Martin, Board Game Geek

“The more I play, the more I enjoy it.” – Zee Garcia, The Dice Tower

“Very thinky and quiet, but also very interesting. Staying in my collection for sure.” – Joel Eddy, Drive Thru Review


Featuring:

- Faithful digital adaptation of the Portal Games card game from Kristian Čurla

- Every card matters in this deceptively simple game

- Local pass-and-play for fun on the go

- Three levels of AI to challenge

- Unique challenges to overcome

## Key features

- Card drafting gameplay
- Two-player mode
- Pass-and-play local multiplayer
- Three AI difficulty levels
- Unique challenges
- Strategic scoring objectives

## Recent user reviews (10 of 27)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tides-of-time-the-board-game/id1437742131/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Cards too small on iPhone

*2022-07-28*

This looks like an interesting game but it only plays in landscape mode on iPhone and the writing and symbols on the cards are way too small to read (even when zoomed) on my iPhone 11.  This might work better on iPad or a larger screen phone but on mine, it’s basically unplayable.

### 4/5 — Rapide

*2022-04-25*

Très sympa en français serait encore mieux

### 3/5 — Jogo excelente, porém incompleto no app

*2021-07-25*

Jogo excepcional, sou viciado! Entretanto, de acordo com as regras, as cartas excluídas em cada era deveriam ficar visíveis, o que ajuda muito no nível hard.

### 1/5 — Don’t buy it.

*2021-07-24*

Don’t buy it.  

Doesn’t matter how good the interface is. It’s 2021 and it doesn’t have online play. 

Tides of Time is great, and it deserves love.   Too bad this app isn’t helping anything.  

Will happily change my review if this feature is finally added (if the online play is asynchronous).

### 3/5 — Great game but

*2021-07-11*

Been playing to a long time.  After resetting the game and starting from scratch I notice that the game character will win and get points when it shouldn't.
I’ve noticed it mainly when I use the King’s Nest.  
In the beginning levels I win ties.  In the higher levels the game wins.  It even managed to get a 130+ points but me having the King’s nest should of prevented anything past 50.

Has anyone come across this?

### 3/5 — Attractive but needs to slow down

*2021-04-25*

Needs some time to review scoring of individual cards, instead of rapidly moving to game over screen.

### 5/5 — Incredible card/board game

*2021-02-13*

Very balanced gameplay. It’s simple enough that anyone can pick it up and play, but strategic enough to stump you. The graphics are exceptional, it’s satisfying building cities, and the cards are easy to read. It’s a very pretty app with beautiful cards. If only all board game implementations were this well designed. Fantastic find.

### 4/5 — Solid game!

*2020-06-08*

I like Tides of Time a lot. It has interesting strategic gameplay plus gorgeous art and great music which make it a solid game.

Hello Devs -

The rule book has several typographic errors. “Copper” Age is misspelled as “Chopper” Age at least twice. The Silver Age and Golden Age sections also contain errors. 

It seems odd that the AI opponents are named as they are. The “Easy” AI avatar is a young girl named “John” and the “Hard” AI avatar is an old woman named “Harold” ??  Strange.

### 5/5 — Superbe !

*2020-06-01*

Excellent petit jeu , superbement réalisé ! Bravo 🎈 !

### 5/5 — Good tutorial + easy to play

*2020-05-27*

The app is polished. The tutorial is a great way to learn the game. Once you get through the tutorial the gameplay is just smooth as you would expect it like the physical card game!

## Frequently asked questions about Tides of Time

### What is Tides of Time?

Tides of Time is a digital adaptation of a two-player card drafting board game. Players draft cards over three rounds, aiming to score the most points based on various objectives. The game is known for its quick playtime and strategic depth.

### How do you play Tides of Time?

In Tides of Time, you draft cards by choosing one from your hand and passing the rest to your opponent. Each card has a suit and a scoring objective. After drafting, you select one card to keep for future rounds and one to discard. The player with the highest score after three rounds wins.

### Can I play Tides of Time with friends?

Yes, Tides of Time offers a local pass-and-play mode, allowing you to play with a friend on the same device. This makes it convenient for playing on the go or during downtime.

### What are the AI options in Tides of Time?

The app features three distinct levels of AI opponents. This allows you to practice your strategy, challenge yourself, and enjoy the game even when you don't have a human opponent available.

### Is Tides of Time a complex game?

While deceptively simple, Tides of Time offers significant strategic depth. It's easy to pick up for casual players but provides enough challenge for experienced gamers to master. The game focuses on making every card choice matter.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.1.1 — 2019-05-22

German language added

### 1.1.0 — 2019-04-16

Features:
1. Rulebook added (tabletop version ready).
2. Cards gallery added (with detailed descriptions).
3. Double tap to play card now possible.
4. Previous turn relics preview now possible.
5. Zoom in cards when choosing relics now possible.
6. Previous era score preview added
7. Smooth transitions between menu and gameplay added
8. App size optimized
9. Various UI upgrades

Bug Fixes:
1. Fixed a problem with quest pop-ups not disappearing from a wide screen.
2. Fixed a notification and UI bugs on tablet screens.
3. Fixed a performance and compatibility problem with older devices.
4. Fixed The Roof of the World not doubling points for The Maze of the Damned bug

### 1.0.1 — 2019-03-13

- Fixed bug crashing the application when there is no internet connection.
- Improved UI on iPad.
- Improved tutorial for better understanding the basics.

### 1.0 — 2019-03-10

No release notes.

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