Comparison

Yuca boardgame vs Magichess

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Yuca boardgame

Embark on a fast-paced board game adventure set in an ancient Mayan pyramid. Compete against friends or players worldwide in thrilling matches, or enjoy single-player and local multiplayer modes. Strategize your moves to collect gems and avoid penalties to achieve victory.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer
  • Single-player vs computer
  • Pass-and-play local multiplayer
  • Strategic card-based movement
  • Gem collection for scoring
  • Level and Master game modes
Features
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Yuca – Fast-Paced Board Game Adventure Step into the mysterious inner corridors of an ancient Mayan pyramid in Yuca, a thrilling and quick board game for 1 or 2 players. Now featuring exciting online multiplayer—challenge your friends or battle random opponents worldwide in epic matches! Play anytime, anywhere: Single-player against the computer Pass-and-play mode: play against another player on the same device Head-to-head online multiplayer with friends or random players Offline play on your smartphone or tablet How to play: Move your piece along a narrow path filled with dazzling gems, skulls, and sun symbols by playing cards numbered 1 to 5. Special arrow cards let you leap forward to the first open space. Use the unique "?" card to copy your opponent’s last move—and outsmart them! But beware: you cannot repeat your opponent’s last card—unless you use the "?" card trick. Score to win: Collect gems and sun amulets to boost your score and remove skull penalties. Two rounds decide the winner—a true test of strategy! Game modes to master: Level Mode: Unlock new challenges as you win matches against the computer. Master Mode: Play difficult random games to climb the ranks. Online Multiplayer: Create or join matches to play against real opponents worldwide. Pass-and-Play: Play locally with friends on the same device for a classic board game experience. Yuca’s elegant rules, fast gameplay, and strategic depth make it perfect for quick sessions or longer battles. Whether you want to relax or compete fiercely—Yuca delivers nonstop board game excitement on the go. Download now and join the adventure! LaudoStudio – Stefan Dorra (2020-2025)

About

Magichess

Features
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Magichess is an amazing evolution of traditional chess played on a 10x10 board with a help of the dice, the throw of which determines how far the player's pieces can go during one turn. Magichess introduces two additional pieces on the board - the Wizards. They are as free in motion as Dragons (Queens in traditional chess) but can pass through the pieces of their kin. When they kill an enemy, the tenacity of the enemy piece is converted into extra steps for the kin during the current turn. It is really a new level of strategic thinking and passion in the familiar game. All you know about chess can be left aside. Get ready for an amazing adventure for your brains. Board games never were so exciting but yet simple. You can play with friends or strangers over the Internet or play with companions on one device, passing it from hand to hand. Local and network games are saved automatically. Meanwhile, in order to continue playing online games on a different device, you need to sign in to the Magichess service. You can play with friends or strangers over the Internet or play on one device, passing it from hand to hand. Local and network games are saved automatically. Meanwhile, in order to continue playing online games on a different device, you need to sign in to the Magichess service.

Screenshots

Yuca boardgame4 screens
Magichess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Magichess at none against Yuca boardgame's 1. Magichess also leads on ads (none vs shown). Yuca boardgame's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 11 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Yuca boardgame sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Magichess asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yuca boardgame ships an update every 5 weeks, Magichess every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on June 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Yuca boardgame versus Magichess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYuca boardgameMagichess
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 11 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size221 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLaurin DorraDmitry Kuznetsov

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Yuca boardgame

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99
None

Magichess

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yuca boardgame free?
Yuca boardgame is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magichess free?
Magichess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Yuca boardgame or Magichess have ads?
Yuca boardgame shows ads; Magichess does not.
Which is updated more often, Yuca boardgame or Magichess?
Yuca boardgame ships an update every 5 weeks, and Magichess every 11 months. Most recently, Yuca boardgame was updated on June 24, 2026 and Magichess on September 9, 2026.

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