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You Must Build A Boat

You Must Build A Boat

Match Tiles. Build A Boat.

1.8K ratings
300 reviews
#81 in paid Role Playing
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💥 Action
👑 Role Playing
$2.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 4, 2015
  • November 11, 2019

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Developer

EightyEight Games LTD
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About

Engage in a unique blend of match-three puzzle mechanics and endless runner gameplay. Slide tiles to collect resources, defeat enemies, and upgrade your equipment as you strive to build a boat and progress through challenging quests.

✓Match-three tile sliding
✓Endless runner gameplay
✓Boat building progression
✓Quest system
✓Resource collection
✓Upgradable magic staff
✓Retro aesthetic
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of You Must Build A Boat. Based on 1.8K reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 👍Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🚀Fast-paced and engaging
  • 💎Great value for the price
  • 🎨Charming retro graphics
  • 🎶Awesome soundtrack

Negative things

  • 🐛Occasional crashes and performance issues
  • 🕰️Gameplay can feel too fast-paced and frantic
  • 🤔Lack of difficulty options or customization
  • 📚Unclear or confusing game mechanics
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What's New in You Must Build A Boat

1.6.1097

November 11, 2019

1.6.0 Changes: - Extra Skins - New skins to unlock in Daily Challenges - Skin Manager - Change your character skins - Localisation. Hello World! - Improved Resolution handling - Performance enhancements & bug fixing - View your achievements in game

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Charts

Top Paid

📈 81+22

Role Playing games

This game rose +22 positions in Role Playing games chart.

Last updated on July 24, 2026.

Top Paid

📈 140+32

Action games

This game rose +32 positions in Action games chart.

Last updated on July 24, 2026.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Nul désolé

Tu parles super jeu ! Bloqué aux 3 coffres comme beaucoup ! Si il faut passer 15 jours pour passer une étape Je désinstalle je demande même pas le remboursement…
Philippe ;)Philippe ;)

So good!

One of the best games of all time! I hope Luca makes a new game sometime.
AmarandAmarand

Oof

Game of chance masquerading as skill. Please do better in the future.
SteeeeeephenSteeeeeephen

I MUST build a boat

Best iOS game I’ve ever played
SingletonedSingletoned

Love it

This is a beautiful, understated game that I’ve come back to over the years. I’ve never felt frustrated with it (unlike most arcade style games) - even the pop up saying ‘you win’ after every run just makes me smile a little. A positive, perfect game
Annie1274Annie1274
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Crashes when reaching certain areas or stages

Bug

Freezing or lag issues on older devices

Bug

Progression data loss or save issues

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Difficulty settings or an 'easy mode'

Feature

More in-depth tutorial and explanations

Feature

Ability to pause or save runs

Feature

Expanded content and additional gameplay modes

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FAQ

What kind of game is You Must Build A Boat?

This game is a unique mash-up of match-three puzzle mechanics and endless runner gameplay. Players slide tiles on a grid to collect items, defeat enemies, and progress through various challenges.

What are the main gameplay mechanics?

The core gameplay involves sliding rows or columns of tiles on a 6x8 grid to make matches of at least three. These matches are used to collect keys, swords, thoughts, and other resources needed to advance and build your boat.

How much does You Must Build A Boat cost?

The game is a premium title and requires a one-time purchase to download and play. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements within the game.

What platforms is You Must Build A Boat available on?

Based on the description, the game is available on mobile platforms. It is designed for touch-based controls, making it suitable for smartphones and tablets.

What is the goal of the game?

The primary goal, as indicated by the title, is to build a boat. This involves completing various quests, upgrading your equipment like your magic staff, and strategically managing resources to overcome obstacles and progress.