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- 12+CONTENT RATING
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✓ My favourite game!I’ve been playing almost daily for over 2 years. Countless countless hours of entertainment. Well worth the price. I recommend it to all my board game friends. The game itself is great and the app UI is excellent..Version: 2.11.47
✓ Must buy for boardgame fansIMHO, it is better than the board game. I even like it better than Sid Meier’s Civilization. Perfect execution, wonderful AI and the most fun tutorial for a board game ever. Expect a learning curve but it is worth it. And please just ignore the negative reviews, especially the one from someone who calls himself a “gaming vet” but who can’t beat the game on easy. That review says more about the writer the game. The game is challenging but if you pay attention to what is going on then you will be beating the AI on hard pretty quickly, and you will love doing so..Version: 2.1.32
✓ Great GameComplex challenge, always a different path and highly engaging. Great game!.Version: 2.11.47
✓ Just want to get pass turn 1Awww... Game drops out during first turn continuously on all settings. Hope update is on the making or l've blown $15 for sweet.....Version: 1.2.6
✓ Worth the cashEven if you have the board game, the convenience and efficiency of this faultless implementation makes it worth the investment, allowing you to fit a game in a much smaller time slot..Version: 1.5.1
✓ AmazingLove the new app!.Version: 1.0.60
✓ Exceptionally good implementationThis must be the best board game conversions I have bought. The interfaces are intuitive and even on my phone it is not difficult to play and understand what is going on. It is well worth the £10 to get a polished game..Version: 1.0.62
✓ The BestBy far the best Board Game on iOS. By far. Extremely complicated to play irl, extremely easy on digital. A masterpiece..Version: 2.11.47
✓ Great game, make sure you’ve got the time to play!With an excellent tutorial to help you understand the game, Through the Ages is a great translation of complex board game to a great app. Just make sure you have enough time to play, because like Civilisation and those style games, you always want to play just one more turn....Version: 1.8.2
✓ Buckets of funI’ve never had the chance to play the original board version, but glad I found this game. Great replayability, multiplayer (cross-play with PC too!), good AI. Wish I could mix human and AI players in multi though. Still, well worth the money..Version: 1.5.1
✓ Great game, super polished app!This game has quite a learning curve but when you get the hang of it its great fun! Not only is the game well done but the app is very polished and feature packed. The online part of the app is very well done as is the game itself. Convince your friends to get this game and learn together. The 24 hour turns makes it easy to play over time. Me and my friends did this and we are always talking about and learning about it. Awesome!!.Version: 1.6.24
✓ Fantastic Port.This is a fantastic port of a very enjoyable game (provided you like heavier games). It has possibly the best tutorial I have ever seen in a board game port. As someone who has never played the physical game I was left understanding the mechanics and able to tackle the AI with confidence. The AI is a challenge, even on easy (it took me a few tries before I beat the easiest AI). Overall this is one of the best board game ports on my iPad..Version: 1.0.60
✓ Perfect Adaptation of the Board GameThrough the Ages is a complex boardgame, but there is a brilliant tutorial to ease you in and a variety of difficulty settings to get you started. I use it to practice the tabletop game when I have no opponent and really enjoy it. There’s a lot to think about and it’s a game that isn’t easy to take in all at once, but if you persevere there’s a really engaging strategy game here with a lot of depth and ways to win..Version: 2.11.47
✓ A great port of a great boardgame.This is a fantastic example of a great port. Everything works well as an app without losing the charm of the original boardgame..Version: 1.0.62
✓ Sound electronic adaptation of the board gameA solid effort..Version: 1.8.2
✓ Fantastic worker placement gameAt the time of writing, Boardgame Geek rates the table top version of this game as the #2 board game in the world. Having played (and loved) the physical game, this digital representation is completely faithful to it. If you love euro-style games where building is more important than knocking down your opponents then this is a great game to play..Version: 1.8.2
✓ Worth the long wait!!!!!!!!Well, what can I say? Most of us who love the board game were waiting with anticipation and boy have they delivered. Other developers should look how it's done!!!! The tutorial is witty and interactive and even if you don't know the board game it's easy to pick up. Worth the £9.99 asking price!!!!!.Version: 1.0.60
✓ Best game with even greater appFews bugs when I started playing but everything gets fixed super quickly..Version: 1.5.1
✓ Everything I hoped it would beI've waited a long time for this but it was worth it. It's even playable on the iPhone as long as you already know what you're doing - I wouldn't fancy learning on anything smaller than an ipad though!.Version: 1.0.60
✓ Loving it!Loving this digital version of the board game. So much so that I want to buy the expansion..Version: 2.4.1
✓ Great gameGreat game and well implemented into digital form!!.Version: 1.0.60
✓ Perfect upgrade of the game to Age IIIThey did an amazing job. It has all the strategy, but it fills in so many holes that could be lost in the conversion. Allowing you to undo actions until you get it just right, reminders of consequences (corruption, uprising, even forgetting the Ocean Liner), and most importantly a streamlined auction for territories. This game got it all right. Even more impressive, the AI is really good. It's rare to say something cannot be improved, but between the original source material and the great implementation to the app, my battery is devoted almost exclusively to this..Version: 1.2.4
✓ Love itReally well done. I have the board game and this works really well as an app. The tutorial is excellent and makes you laugh at times. Was able to play with a friend online. We each had 24 hours to make each turn. I found that it helped to clarify some of the rules for the board game. You can also play against an AI with different skill levels if you don't want to play with a real person online..Version: 1.8.2
✓ Merci !!! Enfin un incroyable solo!!!Ce jeu est parmi mon top 3 en jeu de plateau. Mais demande beaucoup de temps et aussi être minimum 2 joueurs surtout. Cette application est incroyable. Le niveau solo est vraiment super!!! Mon meilleur achat pour une application!!!.Version: 1.8.2
✓ Great stuffExcellent tutorial for a deep and rewarding strategy game. Lots of options for local and multiplayer with a well developed interface..Version: 1.0.60
✓ Excellent!A deep and complex board game made very accessible thanks to the great digital port by the studio. Clear UI, a tutorial that are extensive yet it was fun to go through due to the humor, and great visualisations of the cards that help the players to see a civilisation actually expanding with the flow of turns. Highly recommended..Version: 1.0.60
✓ AwesomeLove the feel, it’s a great adaptation of the board game for sure.Version: 1.5.1
✓ It’s the small thingsSimple and easy-to-use interface disguises a host of smart design decisions and QOL features. This is exactly what board game ports should aspire to be..Version: 2.7.5
✓ Not the rules I rememberI play the original imbalanced version. Though I recognize this to be an improvement, I have yet to see if I will enjoy this. Lots of changes to cards I was not aware of made it so I had to click on everything to read what it does for sure. I think I will enjoy it soon, but I have to see if wars no longer exist. If not this game is not for me!.Version: 1.5.1
✓ BrilliantOver 30 hours of playing and I'm still getting better and learning - this game does not get old fast. I don't often believe in the hype for a mobile game, I've been disappointed in the past, but this game is a real exception and a real gem..Version: 1.5.1
✓ Great AII really enjoy this game—very strategic, nice level of complexity, lots of options regarding game play, and many paths to victory. One of my favorite features is the AI. I have other games of this genre that I really like, but they have a sucky AI, so the only way you can have a good game is to play live players. The AI for this game at the advanced level is good enough to give me a run for my money every time—I probably win about half the time after playing a lot of games. When I first started, without having played the game before, the AI kicked my tail, even at the intermediate level. I like that challenge!.Version: 2.11.47
✓ It’s worth $10I’ve never played the board game before. Just know it’s #3 in the top 100 board games of all time. So it’s a must have really. The app does a great implementation of what I know the game is. I can’t appreciate as much as people who have played it on board but it is fantastic! The tutorial honestly alone is worth the play. It teaches you the basic fundamentals really well but you will still be kind of confused on a few things. Honestly I don’t know how I won my first game against the AI but I did on Easy but still with a challenge. With much still to learn but I had a great first experience. I’ll be playing this a lot! Great job to the DEVS!.Version: 1.5.1
✓ The best!This is a really great game. So much depth and replay ability. I love the table top version and this is a perfect digital version. Even on iPhone screen it's easy to play. Best tutorial I've ever played too, very witty..Version: 1.0.60
✓ Great version of a great gameMy wife and I have played the board game version of this game and love it, but there is a lot to keep track of with bonuses and all the different types of resources. Also, we have two little kids who would love nothing more than to chow down on the bricks. This app does a wonderful job keeping everything straight, removes setup/cleanup time, and takes away the choking hazard! Five stars. And the expansion is worth it..Version: 2.1.38
✓ Great Adaptation of an Amazing GameA full civilization game. No small feat! I got the real life board game because of this excellent app. In real life the game is really excellent, but demands lots of bookkeeping that can drag the game length a bit. In this all is done for you and each turn can just fly. Can and have recommended this app multiple times. Simply the best Civ game in your pocket there is..Version: 2.4.1
✓ Best of the bestThrough the ages is, with or without the expansion, perhaps the best strategy game in existence. The board game is fabulous, but the iOS app has the advantage of keeping track of your statistics for you, and gives you the ability to experiment with your outcomes before committing. A difficult learning curve, but an absolute must for serious gamers..Version: 2.8.119
✓ The Best Game EverI’ve played this game so many times and it still is so fun..Version: 2.11.47
✓ Incredible appPerfect implementation. The single player challenges alone have kept me occupied for weeks..Version: 1.0.62
✓ The king of crunchy euro board gamesThrough the ages is one of the most important games in tabletop history by one of the greatest designers. To be able to play this, against amazingly tough ai (or online friends) for only $15 is amazing. If you think you know board games then this is a must. Be warned, it is heavy, and does take time to learn, but the reward is worth it. Excellent tutorial but might want to watch a learn to play online first. So so fast and heaps to learn..Version: 1.0.62
✓ Fun game, worth the price.As a long time board game player this is the first iOS game I’ve purchased related to board games. This is easily the most expensive game I’ve paid for on iOS and this is the most fun I’ve had on the phone. I thought the tutorial was amazing. Simple, but so effective in instructing me how to play and while being entertaining and informative. This might be the best tutorial I’ve ever gone through. I almost think every board game should offer an iOS tutorial to help decipher what I imagine is a time of a rule set for this game. The gameplay is great, I’m a big fan of games like Agricola and Puerto Rico and this has all the resource management I wanted. It is buggy, however, and crashes all the time. So I hope the team will continue to optimize the app as it is pretty annoying. In saying that it resumes from where I was so no harm done. Great game and app even though it’s pricey as far as apps go..Version: 1.5.1
✓ Love the translationTtA Digital is awesome! Solo play is easy. AI works quickly. Tutorial was funny! I own the tabletop game and love the digital version. My only suggestion would be to somehow bring the later age units "closer" to the player. I have a large phone screen and I still find them to be pretty "far away" on my screen. Especially if I don't have buildings in between. Like going from bronze to oil. But that's just cosmetic and personal preference. Love how it translates from the concrete real game to the digital. Easy purchase. Two thumbs up. 5/5..Version: 1.0.62
✓ Entertaining Civ-Style Game, Needs Balanced WarfareFor those of us who enjoy Civ-style strategy games, Through The Ages is a solid multiplayer card game that provides a fun overview of the usual Civ experience. Choose your leaders and follow your path to greatness over the course of the ages. Great as a solo game versus AI, or timed multiplayer versus other players worldwide. BUT: The biggest issue with this game is that warfare is woefully imbalanced. The most common path to victory appears to be winning the early race to largest army - combine that with a healthy number of aggression or warfare events, and you are practically guaranteed victory. The problem as I see it is that aggression is an all or nothing event. If the aggressor wins, there is no cost to that player whatsoever, no matter how close the victim comes to a successful defense. In warfare, the spoils go to the person with the stronger military - attacker OR defender. I would like to see these same rules applied in the aggression events..Version: 1.8.16
✓ (Fixed) Keeps crashing in challenge modeEdited - The developers got back to me and suggested that my iPad might be older and if I click the option for reduced graphics it might help. It fixed the issue completely and I can’t even tell a difference. I love this game. It is super fun and addictive. It would be 5 stars except for when I try to play the challenges the app keeps crashing. You can restart it and it doesn’t lose your spot, but it will only crash again and again. Usually once it starts it will keep happening over and over and it takes a long time to be able to finish the game. What is weird is it lets you play more than half the game before it crashes the first time..Version: 2.7.5
✓ Responsive service and oh yeah - an amazing game!I recently began looking for digital boardgames to play with my crew. We immediately thought of TTA but were afraid to conquer the learning curve. We started by going through the tutorial - only to see that it crashed due to the recent iOS update. We reached out for support and had a reply within a day or so that the dev team was working to fix the bug. Within a week, they had and now the crew and I can start to learn this amazing game better. Thx so much and wow - this truly is the standard that other digital board game translations can look up to. Amazing..Version: 2.11.47
✓ Great Way to Play a Complex GameThis app implements the board game very well, with a nice interface and plenty of features..Version: 2.11.47
✓ PerfectThe best digital implementation of a board game I’ve seen so far..Version: 1.0.62
✓ 5 starsThe best strategy game ever!!!.Version: 2.11.47
✓ This app made me buy the board gameWhile it does take some time to learn, it’s well worth it. The tutorial is extremely helpful and actually very funny. Who thinks to make such an entertaining tutorial? It makes learning such an intricate game much easier. Don’t even try to play without doing that first. You’ll get frustrated and miss out on some witty banter. As far as the game goes, this is probably the most fun I’ve had playing a game in as long as I can remember. So much so that my family has purchased the actual board game now as well. It’s VERY nice and very well-built. There is so much variety available in this game that the replay-ability is very high. I recommend spending a tad more to get the expansion version once you’ve got the original down. It’s even better balanced and adds great new cards, wonders and leaders. If you’re a history buff or just a fellow strategy game-lover, you’re in for a treat!.Version: 2.11.47
✓ GoodIt’s a good game. Buy it once play for a long time..Version: 1.5.1
✓ Awesome gameI love the boardgame and this is a great adaptation of it. The interface is well laid out and easy to use..Version: 1.5.1
✓ Amazing, deep, with a funny tutorialI'm assuming if you are a board game geek, you already bought this game, based on how awesome the physical copy is. For the rest, let me assure you - if you like Civ but wish you could play a complete game in 20-30 minutes, you will love this. If you think it looks intimidating to learn, fear not; this gem has one of the funniest tutorials I've ever played, taking all the worry out of the game. When you play, be prepared to be amazed at the vast options, all valid, towards winning. Buy it. It's worth the money..Version: 1.0.60
✓ Great gameGreat little game for the train or on a flight. Pricey for a board game app. But definitely worth it in the long run - and still far cheaper than the real board game, and harder to lose the millions of bits.Version: 1.3.1
✓ Well DoneVery polished! Succeeds in every way I had hoped. If you enjoy the boardgame, you will love this. Takes 4hours to play the boardgame and so I just don't get the opportunity. With this app I can get a complete game in 20 minutes. Great support. 2 updates already. Ability to move forward and backwards through turns to find the right combination of plays - really is improving my strategies. One of my all time favorite apps! Definately one of the best boardgame to app implementations you will find..Version: 1.3.1
✓ Amazing - please add Peaceful Variant!This is an incredible implementation of a great game. One of the best! It’s easier to play than the physical game because it takes care of the accounting. I got this app when it was new and the developers said a peaceful variant would come most likely. We’ve had an expansion but still no peaceful variant option and I’m losing hope that this is a priority for the developers. PLEASE??? I really only want to play the peaceful variant and I really only want to use the app b/c it takes care of the accounting. But.... I can’t. Life is hard... I know....Version: 2.11.47
✓ Bought the app to teach me how to playMy husband loves board games. I enjoy them as long as I understand them. The rules to this game confused me resulting in the game sitting on the shelf for over a year. This app continues to teach me new strategies and techniques without the frustration of having my husband tell me I am too slow. Once I understand it completely I will kill my husband while playing. Takes the frustration out of learning (to an extent as it took me two days to beat easy). Addiction and fun as all board games should be!.Version: 1.5.1
✓ Fantastic implementation.This has the best tutorial I've ever played through and I expect it will help me get the physical version to the table more often..Version: 1.0.60
✓ FantasticSuperb game, and a very well designed app! Looks a little cramped when you’re playing on a phone (I’m using a 12 mini,) but other than that I can’t fault it. A great tutorial gets you into the action quickly and you’re burning through the ages before you know it. Well worth the asking price..Version: 2.11.47
✓ Great implementation of a heavy EuroIf you are a fan of this civ builder, no question this app is recommended. If you're more like me and never seen this over-the-board, it's still worth giving it a go. It is cheap compared to trying to source a set and a three; online (replete with grades) is available on top of the AI. Through the Ages is both a very heavy board game and a lighter version of Sid Meier's Civ series, perhaps meaning that the app is dissatisfactory for both those gaming archetypes? But the app handles the complexity as good as could be hoped, cutting a game to less than an hour and that in digestible chunks. It wouldn’t be the same as offering an OTB social dynamic, but then not everyone has the time!.Version: 1.7.6
✓ Great implementation of this outstanding boardgameThis takes away all the fiddly accounting of the boardgame and adds a much improved visual representation of your civilization as well as a very intuitive interface. Pleasantly surprised by how well the developers have managed to transfer such a rich and complex game to an iOS platform. This is going to become a top game for me, as I am already loving it. For those of you who enjoy the original boardgame, you will not be disappointed by this version. In fact you will probably think it's an improvement. For those new to the game, the tutorial and reminders throughout the game make it very approachable and allows you to feel immersed in the game without feeling overwhelmed. Be warned, however, that this is a subtle and complex game so be prepared to feel challenged!.Version: 1.0.60
✓ The best board game app everEverything is so perfectly polished. Other developers take note!! Since the last update, however, it no longer saves progress in a challenge - instead it restarts every time loaded making it hard to finish. The version history says this has been fixed but it’s still a problem.Version: 2.8.71
✓ Always wanted to learn the boardgame; finally have!Really enjoying after first few plays. Quality implementation, like their Galaxy Trucker one..Version: 1.0.60
✓ Great game!This game translates so well to an app. It's well worth the cost..Version: 2.17.597
✓ One of the best board game app conversionsBrilliant game, and the App conversion actually improves upon it..Version: 2.8.119
✓ Never board of it.I always enjoy the game, it never plays the same and has multiple ways to approach it. The expansions are enjoyable as well. Worth the time and effort..Version: 2.8.119
✓ Great gameLove the app and the game, does take a bit to get your head around it though. Tutorial was helpful..Version: 2.4.1
✓ Excellent, almost perfectBought this on a family vacation as a long-flight time-passer. Hadn’t played the tabletop edition, but my wife’s a fan of it, and this adaption proved faithful enough that she was able to teach me to play. Have had an enormous amount of fun since. Small critique: I miss the ability to mix human and AI opponents in pass-and-play. And I gotta say, I feel disappointed that Sid Meier shows up as a leader. I get the homage/joke, but it feels like he’s occupying a slot that could have gone to anyone other than another white dude. (Nelson Mandela?).Version: 1.8.2
✓ Best board game app I’ve playedVery streamlined and awesome for learning the game. Well done..Version: 1.5.1
✓ Awesome game...This game is brutally difficult, and that’s half the charm. It’s simple in many ways, but also incredibly complex. Each decision has a huge impact. If you like card games it’s worth learning!.Version: 1.5.1
✓ Strategic Depth Without The HeadacheNote: Possible bug? Recently got latest update plus expansion. Several times, in Medium Level Mixed Cards challenge against two computer AI, the International Agreement cars will not allow me to choose cards when I choose the Skip Politics option, even when my hand is empty. Very frustrating :( Actual Review: An obvious labor love. Can be overwhelming to absolute newbs but then the tutorial is funny and informative. Lots of challenges to keep on and offline gamers busy. NOT a Civilization clone, but fans of Sid Meier’s Civ are likely to dig this. I really appreciated the visuals, with upgraded buildings and acquired colonies showing up on the map and really giving you a feel for how far you’ve come. The only bug I’ve run into is the one listed above, as of September 2019. Worth the 10 bucks..Version: 2.1.39
✓ LegendaryA great conversion of a fantastic game..Version: 1.0.60
✓ Wonder...fullTop civilization game!.Version: 1.5.1
✓ Excellent but a few rules are obscuredI am a huge Clash of Cultures fan and was looking for a new 4x style game. Tried the app before picking up the board game. The rule book is very good and is easily accessible mid-game and I use it a lot. My only real complaint is a lack of understanding around the events that pop up at the end of the game. Plus you can't see the board while they're resolving so you can't figure out why they scored the way they did. So with minor complaints, I still give it a 5 star. Quite an excellent app..Version: 1.0.62
✓ Phenomenal for a mobile gameBeen playing this on and off for around 4-5 years and always find myself coming back to it. An excellently designed strategy game perfect for mobile. The online games are really fun and have various settings for time constraints to suit everyone. For a one off price, you get a complete game. No pay to win nonsense, just plain old good content. Please support the devs and encourage the right kind of developers for the future, so we can slowly move away from the biggest scam of the century, pay to win development.Version: 2.11.47
✓ Good implementation, great tutorialThe in-game tutorial is superb..Version: 2.11.42
✓ One of my favorite board gamesI was thrilled to find there is an app for this game. The price tag made me hesitate for a moment, but I could not ask for anything better. There is a more streamlined/app friendly version of the rules, but I chose to stick with the tabletop rules, and it is exactly like the game. If, such as is my case, you don't know anybody with the patience for an hours-long game, then this is for you. If you enjoy Through The Ages, then it is definitely worth it! EXPANSION UPDATE: As soon as I discovered there was an expansion released, I bought it immediately. I was very pleased with the new dimensions added by the leaders and wonders, and they make you rethink a go-to strategy, or even take a course you normally would not have taken with just the base cards. I switched to using the digital rules and they are very minor changes but make online games a breeze. I am looking forward to the physical release of the expansion!.Version: 2.1.39
✓ Great game but crashesThanks for contacting me. The fix for it crashing seems to have worked. Great game!.Version: 2.4.1
✓ Works well once you get the hang of things. Nice graphics/effectsAlmost there.Version: 2.4.1
✓ Excellent adaptation of the amazing physical game.Great stuff.Version: 1.0.60
✓ ImpressiveI’ve never been so impressed with a mobile game before. Very few bugs, great multiplayer support, good updates, and a great UI for such a complex board game. What really impressed me? If you find a bug while playing a game, you can report it. That game is then locked/put on hold while the devs take a look. Once the bug is fixed you can resume your game. CGE has the best dev team when it comes to mobile board games, hands down. Galaxy Trucker is just as good..Version: 2.4.1
✓ Excellent tutorial, great combo of luck and strategyThis is a great game themed optimization/luck/strategy game. You can pick it up at any time to continue playing against AI players, then put it down instantly whenever your elevator arrives or whatever, to continue later. There are no additional abilities or DLCs to purchase later - you get the whole game for the original purchase price that is well worth it. The tutorial is outstanding and a lot of fun. There are three levels of AI difficulty - after maybe 100 games I’m still using easy AI but I can tell I’m getting better and will move up soon. You can also play online against human components if you know you’ve got 40+ minutes to kill, and that’s great, too. This is one of the best of the best of the Euro games that have come to the fore in the last 15 years. A beautifully balanced and entertaining game that incorporates the best concepts of modern board games - worker placement, strategy, random elements, extremely high replayability, created by a master board game designer. Truthfully, the digital version is better than the board game it emulates, because the digital game automatically handles housekeeping tasks and allows you the option to play on your own against AI players (which means you’ll be much better prepared when you later play the physical board game with real in-person humans). This has been my main iPhone/iPad game for 3 months now. I highly recommend it!.Version: 1.5.1
✓ Fantastic game, endless replayableI think this game has the best time to money ratio of any game I’ve ever bought, and I own it on three platforms. I can’t recommend it enough, the online multiplayer is immense fun with friends..Version: 2.14.429
✓ Great digital version of an classicI rate this conversion of the classic board game. Decent AI as well that puts up a good fight on the top setting. As long as you like the original board game you won’t regret this purchase..Version: 2.11.42
✓ MasterpieceWhat a great game. Requires strategic thinking and doesn’t take much of my time. Definitely worth the money (even if it’s a bit expensive for an app- it’s very cheap for a fantastic board game).Version: 1.7.6
✓ Solid gameDefinitely worth getting this game especially if you are familiar with the actual board game. Only issue and reason for not giving 5 stars is the app won’t send any notification of any in game updates such as it being my turn or resolving certain situation in a game making it hard to tell when and when not to take your turn.Version: 1.8.2
✓ Such a great gameThis game is amazing, definitely recommend..Version: 1.8.2
✓ The bestSooo good..Version: 1.8.2
✓ One of the bestThis is definitely one of the best board game ports out there if I could rate it a 10 I would!!.Version: 1.0.60
✓ Excellent board game implementationHave played a number of games, although not on line yet, and am really enjoying it. I was already a big fan of the board game so was looking forward to how this was implemented. The tutorial was really well done and a good refresher for me. I think that if you did not know the game beforehand then you could learn it from the tutorial. Saying that the game is quite heavy due to the number of paths you can take so to master it you would need to play a few games and expect to have a hard time. Overall a very good game..Version: 1.0.62
✓ Brilliant GameI don't often write reviews but this game is astounding. A faithful adaptation of the latest version of the TTA boardgame, the AIs are very, very good. I have had about 50 hours of gameplay as the challenges are wicked hard - and I am only halfway through them! Love it..Version: 1.5.1
✓ Great GameUnique, challenging and a fun strategy game to play :-)).Version: 2.11.47
✓ Wow!Fantastic implantation of the board game. Very good tutorial, and the game does all the housekeeping for you so it can actually play pretty fast (almost too fast if you don't pay attention). Plenty of challenges, and lots to explore. Recommended..Version: 1.0.60
✓ Well worth itA great implementation of the board game. Really very good and worth every penny (I love the dig at micro transaction based games in the tutorial... lol). My one bit of constructive criticism... from a game learning perspective it would be good if you could slow down the speed of the ai turns so that you could get a greater appreciation of their strategy and things they are doing each turn..Version: 1.0.60
✓ Great CommunityThis game is first and foremost a game that takes time to get good at. Once you start to understand the game it is still challenging online. You have to have a good strategy to be able to win and still sometimes that might not be enough. Coming from consoling gaming to this board gaming is refreshing. People are nice and they try to help you out it you ask questions. I recommend this to anyone who likes strategy/board games..Version: 1.5.1
✓ Better than the physical versionThis is a stunning app and probably better than the real thing. It makes the resource management a breeze, does asynchronous turn based multiplayer and takes a fraction of the time of the physical game. The game itself has so many layers, so much depth, and the app is pretty , smooth and well designed. Only thing it could do better is to have in context help to look up the rules.Version: 1.5.1
✓ Love love love this gameBetter playing it on the app than the actual board game. So well done!.Version: 2.17.597
✓ Great game!Much easier than playing the board game, as the game is quite complex and has lots of counters to keep track of. Really well designed iOS version of the game. The expansion is worth it too, especially if you’ve played the regular version for a while..Version: 2.11.47
✓ Best game on the iPhoneSuper deep tactical card driven game, very cheeky and hilarious tutorial and best part is you only pay once. None of this EA garbage..Version: 1.3.1
✓ Poor 32-bit OptimizationThis app is the best implementation of a board game I’ve ever played, and I’ve played a lot of them. Combine that with the fact that the board game is solidly designed (there’s a reason it’s rated so highly on BGG), and you have a must-play app. Unfortunately, the game was poorly optimized for 32-bit devices (iPad 4 and lower); it constantly crashes. So, if you have only a 32-bit device, you’ll likely be frustrated by it. Otherwise, dive in without reservation! If the devs manage to eliminate crashes on 32-bit devices, I’ll increase my rating to 5 stars. But until they do (multiple updates since release still haven’t helped), I can give it only 3 stars..Version: 1.3.1
✓ Fantastic game, my new favourite 😁Just like the board game, with the best and funny tutorial. A great Ai and visually easy to see all aspects of the game. I like the undo button for when you accidentally tap on the wrong bit of the screen if your clumsy like me 🙄🤣.Version: 2.11.47
✓ My favourite game appAfter having tried other board game apps, I have new appreciation for how extraordinarily well-made this is. I’ve played about fifty games online and offline and never had an issue with any aspect of the game. CGE is now on my auto-buy list..Version: 2.7.5
✓ ChallengingThis is very difficult to play as I’m not a board gamer, took me countless times to beat the AI on an easy setting, very refreshing!.Version: 1.5.1
✓ My best game ever on smartphone (equal with Xcom enemy within)I only ever bought 2 non f2p games. Those 2 in the title. I own Xcom on ps4 and also computer and im buying the board game tmr for through the ages. It's so much fun.Version: 2.7.5
✓ Truly excellent adaption of the board gameThe tutorial was perfect..Version: 1.8.16
✓ Fantastic.If you like board games this is a 1st class conversion. The interface is a dream and the game itself is one of the best board games available. Try it, you will be hooked. It’s also worth mentioning that I had to contact them regarding a bug in one of the matches. The response was immediate from the support team (on a Sunday evening!).Version: 1.0.62
✓ Challenging and a FunVery challenging, yet very fun to play. Every game played if different due to the unpredictability of AIs as well as which cards will come next. Absolutely love this game!.Version: 1.5.1
✓ Best boardgame I’ve got for iOSAnd I have quite a few. It helps that Through the Ages is already a fantastic game. I learned it via a play-by-web version that I think was fan-designed. I never quite understood some of the finer points because I’d never played the tabletop version, and I’d find myself facing corruption and/or unrest and wouldn’t know how I’d gotten there. After the (extremely amusing and helpful) tutorial I had figured it all out. And now it’s pretty much the only iOS game I play. There are so many strategies to discover. It consumes my interest completely for the 30ish minutes it takes to play a game vs the AI. And the AI is no slouch, at least if you’re a noob like me. Best $10 I’ve ever spent on a video game on any platform. What are you waiting for, get this!!.Version: 1.0.62
✓ Great iPad portGreat implementation of board game. UI works well, especially given all the information to display. Good tutorial to get you into the game, but newcomers will benefit from reading the rules as well. Definitely recommended..Version: 1.2.4
✓ Fantastic!!!One of the best tutorials and a game that is going to last with a long list of challenges and brilliant gameplay. Well worth the £9.99..Version: 1.0.60
✓ Tutorial crashCrashes about 20 minutes into the tutorial. At the same spot multiple times. When teaching about what the opponent does (Yellow guy). Disappointing for such a popular and well-rated app. EDIT: I have since played through full games against the AI and it has not crashed again so that’s great. Only crashes in tutorial. The game is a superb rendition of the tabletop version. It even includes an option to switch between “tabletop rules” and “digital rules” which are almost identical but give a couple of little tweaks. Very good app. 4 stars..Version: 2.11.42
✓ One of the bestI love this game. It is endless fun, the challenges keep it fresh and entertaining..Version: 1.8.16
✓ Excellent game, excellent appI ❤️ this game, but it's hard to find people to play a game of its length in the Boardgame format. The app makes it easy to play a full, satisfying game in a relatively short time, and the implementation is excellent. Highly recommended if you own the game, or like complex games..Version: 1.0.60
✓ FavMy favourite board game on iPad 0 complaints all fun n games!.Version: 1.5.1
✓ WOWThis game is amazing & worth every penny. Game play is slick, tutorial is great, challenges are very good even though I'm new to the game & get a beating 🤕still enjoyable. Very addictive play it any chance I get ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.Version: 1.0.60
✓ I’ve discovered an amazing game!I’ve just read a review criticizing this game for being too hard (even on easy level). Well, people have to understand that this game has been around for a while and holds one of the highest complexity rates on he top board games ever created. Even if you are used to gaming, TTA has a lot of depth in it and it takes more than a few plays to get used to its mechanics. It’s a ver rewarding game if you are up for the challenge. This is not a game you will win on your first or second match. The AI, to be honest, is not that strong, but it’s enough to give most people at least some challenge. I’m not a good player at all, but after 20 matches or so I could beat the hardest level heads up. I still occasionally lose as well. This app is very well designed. I can play even on the tiny iPhone screen and keep track of all my stuff and everything the opponents are doing. Also. It runs on my old iPad 2!! To sum up, this app changed my mind about this game. I own a copy since it’s release, but before playing it over 50 times on the app it was just an ok game for me. Now, after so many plays I am able to realize how well designed TTA is and why it does deserve to be on the top board games of all time. Since I’ve played this over 50 times and every match takes about an hour, I’d say my 10 bucks were a very good investment..Version: 1.5.1
✓ How to appPuts user experience first. Highly replayable and always enjoyable..Version: 2.19.872
✓ Make custom games more custom please!Absolutely love the digital version of this game! My only suggestion is if you could give us a little bit more freedom in the custom custom game settings. I want the option to make my games longer, and do wacky stuff with the settings kind of like you have the challenge modes set up. Users love more freedom! Other then that, this is everything I would hope a “Through the Ages,” digital version would be! Excellent work and I look forward to see what else the team can dream up for the future of this magnificent board game..Version: 2.4.1
✓ Best intro to Through the Ages - well designed app!!Had only played the board game once before deciding to purchase the app on iPad. There are so many things to keep track in Tta - science, culture, production, military tactic, civil and military tactic - that for new players like me and my friends, it can feel a bit slow going in mastering just the flow of the game. Plus it currently plays quite long (our second game finished in 7 hours). I am grateful for this app and how it lets us familiarise with the game much more quickly in a much shorter space of time. Love the tutorial and different AI levels! Honestly, even though it takes the most processing power and battery life by far, this is absolutely my favorite game on my iPad - can’t stop playing!! :).Version: 2.11.47
✓ Great version of the gameI mainly wanted to respond due to the 1-star review that someone left because they couldn’t win on easy... the board game isn’t easy either! I’d played a few rounds of the printed TTA previously and managed to only just beat the easiest AI on my first play of this version. Keep going, and adapt your strategies to the leaders you pick. This is a great adaptation of the game and for me is more fun to play without needing to score resources etc manually..Version: 1.5.1
✓ AddictiveI was looking for a turn-based strategy game that I can play for 10 minutes at a time, or keep me entertained on a long flight, and this fits the bill perfectly. I thought it was a bit too challenging at first, even on “easy” games, but now that I have the hang of it, I win about 25% of the time, which keeps me coming back for another try. The game offers a ton of variation. You can try numerous strategies, the AI isn’t predictable, and the variety of cards make every game unique. My only wish is that the easy mode was a little easier, especially for a first-time player..Version: 1.5.1
✓ Great gameThis is a fun game easy to learn but difficult to master.Version: 1.0.62
✓ Almost flawlessReally enjoying this great implementation of the board game. I’ve played several games without any issue, however the most recent game crashed part way through. The state was saved and I can go through the menu to continue, I get a glimpse of the game screen and then it crashes again. This is consistently repeatable. I’ll update this review to 5 stars if the issue is resolved..Version: 1.5.1
✓ Great Adaptation & Challenging AIThis game is a near-perfect implementation of the board game, and just as fun. The AI plays an extremely strong game considering how complex the game is. I usually play a 4P Expert AI game, and I've only won once so far. I love the challenge. Speaking of which, I haven't attempted any of the "challenge" modes in the game. I'm having too much fun trying to beat the AI. Also, I love the async rules for online play. They speed up what would otherwise be a tedious experience. (Note to readers: the online async rules are optional). The only thing that would make this game better is expansion leaders and wonders. Please release them ASAP!!!! I'm kind of tired of Michaelangelo. Oh, and feedback about the game in general. I feel like early Aggressions are almost non-existent in this edition of the game. I don't think the card discard penalty is strong enough to make players think twice about defending. In the old edition, you had to sacrifice soldiers to defend, which was far more difficult a decision. I understand why the change was made, but it's almost too easy to defend when you are 2-3 points back now. Suggestion: If you choose to discard a card to defend, perhaps each card costs you one military action the following round? That would be a much tougher decision for me, and would increase aggressions without forcing unit sacrifices. Keep up the great work!.Version: 1.3.1
✓ THE best digital adaptation of a board game, bar none.Everything from the tutorial to the interface to the (minor)rules tweaks makes this brillant board game shine..Version: 2.11.47
✓ Best money spent on an app everMy friends and I have played this game every day for 6 months and we’re still looking forward to the next one at the end of each one. It is really the ultimate turn based game. You have to think hard about your moves, but after you’ve moved you can forget about it and go on with your day until you’re called up again. The app is really well done and handles all the complexities you’d have to keep track of in real life for you. I’ve never even played the game in real life, but now it’s one of my favorites. Thanks to the devs for creating and continuing to support such a great game! Ps. Just a side note to the devs about a bug. If I enter the game via a push notification I can often get a spinning globe forever in the top right when I go to end my turn. Normally have to hard close the app and open from scratch to prevent this happening. (Can be annoying if you’ve just spent 10 mins perfecting a move!). But either way, thanks so much for the game!.Version: 2.14.429
✓ Best Card-driven Civilization digitalized board gameI’m a big board & card game enthusiast with a fairly large collection (compared w/ normal folks) and this digitalized version might even be better than its original 2nd Edition tabletop version. This is easily my favorite Civilization-themed board game and I love playing it online with my real-life gamer friends. This digital version allows for the near perfect info of tracking all the game decks and each opponents’ civilization, all at your very fingertips. Now, the new expansion allows for more variety and mix of cards to keep the game fresh with every new session. I wholeheartedly recommend this Civ based game as it has some learning curve but its really worth the ascent..Version: 2.7.5
✓ A wonderful gameI’m always happy to end my days enjoying a game of Through the Ages..Version: 2.7.5
✓ Great game but resource heavyI’ve enjoyed this game tremendously while sidelined after surgery. After many, many games the “novice” opponents are still challenging. I’m giving it 4/5 stars because it really has trouble on my iPad Air 1. I needed to turn off sounds and animations for AI players and it’s best to avoid four-player games. In the final few rounds the game stutters badly until eventually it will crash. Repeatedly. Sticking to three total players (two AI) is easy to do, but some of the challenge matches require four..Version: 1.8.2
✓ Amazing implementation for one of the best board gamesTTA is a very very good board game. The only issues it has is it takes a bit to understand and play in real life. The app solves both these problems, great tutorials, great in game help and reminders and overall fantastic implementation. Async and live games work really well, challenges are amazing for single player, overall just amazing..Version: 2.18.666
✓ Outstanding implementation of one of my favorite gamesThrough the Ages is a brilliant game, and this version has exceeded expectations in delivering the experience of play in a surprisingly simple and clear fashion. This is no easy feat given the complexity of the game's rules! Many iOS versions of board games are half-assed and only tolerable because of the quality of the original game, but clearly a lot of love and attention went into making this app live up to TtA's legacy..Version: 1.0.60
✓ Works well in pandemicVerified that family sharing works, and we also play with friends who bought the game with their own money. We had one terminal glitch and had to abandon a game but otherwise it’s been pretty flawless over many games. There is a learning curve. I mostly lose, but still have fun. You can play with people you know or people you don’t know or by yourself (against the computer). The pacing is so perfect. You play a hand for five minutes and then walk away while waiting for others to play. My games typically last about a week and provide little moments of fun several times a day when it’s my turn to play. I bought an expansion pack and it’s fun. Unfortunately expansion packs don’t work with family sharing. Devices tested include iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 10, and iPad Pro 2018. Play the tutorial and read the rules - you’ll have less frustration that way..Version: 2.8.119
✓ Just one word ..Masterpiece.Version: 1.8.11
✓ Great gameWould be 5* but fit the occasional crashes..Version: 1.8.11
✓ The best board game turned app aroundThere is the odd bug, so developers don’t get cocky! But overall this is user friendly, intuitive, it aids game play and is beautifully implemented for a great game. The tournament feature is great too. It contrasts very favourably with other incredibly poor implementations of great board games (such as Terraforming Mars!).Version: 2.8.119
✓ Best Board Game App EverInsanely wonderful app. Allows you to take back parts of your move step by step, so you can try things out before committing. Does all the heavy lifting when it comes to the fiddly stuff. Very cool sounds, too. I usually like the physical board games better than the app version, but this one’s the exception … I own the board game, but I only play the app version, because it’s perfect. Phenomenal job..Version: 2.19.748
✓ Better than the board gameI own the board game, which is a lot of fun despite being seriously flawed: it’s a fidgety game that makes you push pieces to keep track of a million different things, takes forever to set up, has a bit of a learning curve, and takes a long time commitment to play. The app addresses those flaws marvelously; the fidgety parts are taken care of automatically; there is a tutorial that teaches how to play and a series of challenges to ramp up your skill and comfort with the game, and if playing with others you can choose how fast you want to play, whether you have the time to play straight through, or whether you have to work around a job and family life..Version: 1.5.1
✓ App as game assistantWe use the app (with the expansion) to play our (literal/physical) tabletop game. The app controls the card row, the event deck and colony bidding. Everything we do on the tabletop we mirror on the app. The app is set up to play we two online. The app shows all resources and statistics in real time. We have no disputes as the app is the rule keeper and keeps us from losing track and allows us to try actions and subsequently back out as needed. The status screens of all cards in the game by age let’s us play a better game. The log allows us to never forget what we did and allows us to easily correct errors in tabletop play. The app is very well done and very easy to use. The graphics and UI are very well designed. Kudos to Chvátil and his team for a great game and a great app..Version: 2.11.47
✓ Worth itHave been playing first as a board game since 2017 then found it in the App Store, it’s good. Very good game, nicely designed and cards quality very high. Had a lot of fun with this strategy game..Version: 2.11.47
✓ So very much worth the wait!Practically flawless implementation of the board game. Plays fast, well, and is very stable. More than worth the wait! All the different types of multiplayer games (various levels of async and live) are a godsend too. Love Vlaada's humour chiming in on the tutorial as well. I'd give this 6 stars if I could!.Version: 1.0.60
✓ FlawlessIt actually plays within the amount of time printed on the cardboard box!.Version: 1.0.62
✓ Love It! Absolutely worth the price!I love the Civilization series, but the games take forever and The Mid-Late game can really drag. THIS thing is a breath of fresh air! Through the Ages takes significantly less time while still offering a surprisingly deep strategic experience AND its late game is a highly dynamic sprint to the finish. If you’re like me and you just can’t convince yourself to dive into another 4X style game but still wanna feed that itch, this game is definitely for you..Version: 1.5.1
✓ Exceptional quality, an easy 10 out of 10Hands down the best digital implementation of a strategy board game. I cannot fault this game in any way; my group absolutely loves it. Hats off to the designer and the talented production team..Version: 2.4.1
✓ No good, at firstI wrote a review before that wasn’t complementary. Truth is though, I continued to play after a bit of time passed. Was still met with some frustration. But I did start to learn how to play the game better. And I have to say that it does play like a board game. Which is to say that sometimes you lose because of bad luck or poor decisions. Yet I keep playing. The challenge is addictive. The only thing it’s missing from a board game is the goofing off and silly banter exchanged between friends and family. Which I find is half the fun of a good board game. In short, I will reprise my earlier review, and say that this game can be fun. If you don’t mind losing some. But that just makes your victories that much more satisfying. I left my earlier review below, in case anyone can relate to how I felt before. I've been playing this game for a few days now a lot. But no matter how hard I try, I have a hard time winning against one easy opponent. Maybe I'm missing something since I've never played the board game. I usually do pretty good at strategy games, but this game doesn't click with me. Now I'm just passed I spent ten bucks on it..Version: 1.2.6
✓ IMHO best digital board game port everAs both an avid tabletop gamer and someone who owns ever digital port out there (also own the physical games too), I can say without a doubt this is the best iPad board game/port I have ever played. Extremely true to the real game, amazing graphic design, intuitive UI and mechanics feel tight and fluid. This is a must have for all board game enthusiasts. Two small issues that I think bring it down a little- (a) cannot add AI players to local pass and play, (b) there should be an option to hide military cards when playing with pass and play. This can be a real issue as in the real game watching your opponents turn is extraordinarily important to playing well. I really wish you could turn the cards over with a click (like having a hand of cards). If these issues were fixed a strong 5 stars!!.Version: 1.8.2
✓ Best strategy game on iOSGreat multiplayer and lots of single player content as well. Excellent game.Version: 2.8.119
✓ Superb and worth the waitHaving owned the boardgame for a few years and been upset that I never seem to have the time to play or teach new players as much as I would want, this more than scratch’s the itch. Such a deep game, one that is hiding in plain sight and some people will have to give it the time to understand the breadth of options available. The tutorial is simply the best I have ever seen. I have played it many many times now on iPhone and iPad and it still keeps getting better..Version: 1.2.4
✓ Great Port of the Game! Batts Killer Though.This is a well polished port of the board game. The local campaigns and the online matching is very well done. I am enjoying this game and loving it. Only issue is that it drains my batteries. Playing one game kills my phone’s battery by 30%, other board game ports like Terra and Agricola don’t even take 5%. Must be some way to optimize Through the Ages..Version: 2.11.47
✓ Great game, great app - BUT....Delightful game, and beautifully implemented - it’s SO much easier playing this on app than as a board game, and the AIs are genuinely challenging. However, I’m deeply frustrated by the Challenges: every time I reach the endgame, the app crashes - closes down without warning - and when I re-open, my current game is gone. The latest update claims that it has fixed this problem; but the opposite is true for me - I didn’t notice this problem until the recent update. I hope they fix this - my addiction is being threatened!.Version: 2.8.71
✓ Filled with nuance. Hard to masterVery easy to get started but requires a few dozen games to really understand how to beat different types of opponent. One of the best board games of all time. Very clever. AI levels are excellent. Very well thought out.Version: 1.8.2
✓ Very good gameThis app is good, very good. One of the best board game implementations I’ve played. AI seems tough - only just beat trainer mode after being thrashed a few times on easy. There’s also plenty of challenges with different game variations to keep things interesting..Version: 2.11.47
✓ Excellent implementation !Playing the best boardgame ever just got better. I can't stop playing. I might have too many games running at once....Version: 1.5.1
✓ Awesome!Favourite board game of all time! Can’t recommend it enough!.Version: 1.5.1
✓ Excellent adaptationThrough the Ages board game is a ton of fun, but it also has a lot of rules and a lot of triggers you can forget. The app does a truly excellent job smoothing this over. The tutorial is excellent at teaching you the game, and has a nice personal tone to keep the tutorial engaging. While playing, you can undo all the way back to the last-revealed piece of information (pretty much a whole turn). The app tracks what cards you submitted to the event deck and if that’s the only one left, it warns you that you “know” that event is coming. If you try to pass your turn, it will remind you about military tactics you can play or copy and when you might lose resources because you didn’t use enough of them that turn. When taking actions, a dialog pops up that lets you choose how to take that action (e.g. submit this colony to the event deck or colonize it by removing Christopher Columbus from play). Everything is just very smooth. I don’t have a single suggestion on improvement..Version: 2.11.47
✓ BrilliantProbably played it 100 times. Great longevity and depth. You can play this either casually or very seriously as AI difficulty scales well. Each game presents enough variation to make you never quite sure which strategy will be best until the final few cards are dealt. Each game takes about half an hour to play. If you like strategy board games you will love this..Version: 2.11.47
✓ Buy it, just buy itIf you know about this board game, then you have already bought this without needing to look at reviews. If you have not, then this is the perfect way to learn. This is one of the best board games ever made. It is in the top 20 board games TWICE (once for the original edition and for this edition). The tutorial for this game is spectacular. It makes this quite complex game easy to learn. That being said, this is a challenging game. This is not your monopoly or clue; this is a game for a more “civilized” era. The AI is tough, and you probably wont win for a while. Every game is till extremely satisfying. I hope this review helps, along with the other countless 5 star reviews. This is the best thing to happen to digital board games in a long time..Version: 1.0.62
✓ A must have for any board game enthusiastWorth every penny. Great implementation, smooth interface, well thought out. I originally bought it to improve my understanding of the rules for the boardgame. Since then I can vouch for the fact that this game is almost more fun than playing the physical copy..Version: 2.1.27
✓ Top notch implementation of one of the all time great board gamesThe civilization style tabletop board game this is based on is not only one of my personal favorites, but as of this writing remains number three on boardgamegeek's all time rankings, and has been high on that list for quite some time. This implementation is one of the nicest I've seen in a game of this depth, giving me no trouble in doing what I want to do (except of course the trouble provided by the game itself, or my opponents). Tutorial is great, single player is great, multiplayer is solid. There are slight changes to timing in order to be more practical with asynchronous play, although even these changes are optional. Overall, even though it can be brutal when you fall behind, which I normally hate, I love love love Through the Ages. This app has made it possible for me to play TTA many more times than I ever could have gotten the board game version to the table. That makes me happy; can you put a price on that? Yes you can, it's $9.99..Version: 1.6.24
✓ Can’t get enoughI have been playing for more than a year now. I love it. Cannot wait for the extension to come out soon 👌. I play against my friend online multiplayer. No issue..Version: 1.8.2
✓ Truly outstanding!This IS the best conversion of a board game I’ve ever seen in any platform. Especially considering its inherent complexity. It’s an absolute must buy. This is the best civilization game out there. Vlaada’s quintessential perfection can now be experienced on the go. Wow! Simply wow! Get it!.Version: 1.3.1
✓ Worth it!£10 had scared me off from getting this despite the great reviews. If you like strategy (especially civ) get it. Well worth the money. Great tutorial, plenty to get stuck into, so varied that it doesn’t get repetitive like most iOS games. Thank you to the developers, great game!.Version: 1.5.1
✓ Makes a daunting boardgame accessibleLove board games & love Vlaada but the bookkeeping in this, otherwise deliciously rich, boardgame makes playing the tabletop version almost impossible. Enter this gem of a digital version, taking away all the tedious bookkeeping & leaving only the fun brainy core puzzle that's worth getting lost into. Inspite of such a complicated & fussy (in a good way) source material, the UX is bug free & excellent, which just shows the amount of effort & care that went into designing this digital version. Would wholeheartedly recommend!.Version: 2.11.47
✓ A Great AdaptationI really enjoy this game. The board game is good, but this adaptation removes all the tedium of cube manipulation and status tracking, so the player can focus on playing. Where the board game can take six hours, this can be played solitaire in an hour or so. It’s a deep game. When you’re learning it, you may find that you quit after a few turns because you just realize you made a serious mistake two turns ago. The computer doesn’t care. Learn away! The adaptation greatly increases your situational awareness, showing you your income and assets. In just a click away, you can see how you compare to your rivals..Version: 2.11.47
✓ Great game, App could be a little betterThe game is great, the app is fine, just buy it, you won’t regret it. However, the timers don’t show properly in multiplayer games... please sort it out developers. Also, notifications don’t seem to work properly after last update. And I have had a couple of games freeze due to “consistency errors”whatever that means, which is frustrating in such a long game (both online and against the AI)..Version: 1.2.6
✓ 历史巨轮YYDS很不错的电子版，翻译很到位，教程非常好。虽然实体版是重策，但电子版由于简化了计分和繁杂的摆放规则，让这个游戏的的Set up复杂性变成了0，门槛一下子降低了。但策略性和重开性依旧很棒，这比起一些中策和毛线的电子化好很多。不过如果有人愿意和我开实体版我也是很乐意的。.Version: 2.11.47
✓ Latest update made the game less fun to playEDIT: Podcasts work again after latest update. Most excellent. I used to be able to listen to podcasts while playing, but now this game kills all audio playing from other apps. And the rendering is now causing crashing. I can tell it speeds up frame rate during animations which looks pretty when it works, but if you play with the hard AI the CPU still kills the frame rate so it is kind of pointless. But as it is a turn based game, who cares about frame rate? Wish I could downgrade..Version: 2.8.96
✓ Great gameExcellent adaptation of the board game. Only issue is when playing the challenge, it keep crashing when you enter Age 2 and older..Version: 2.7.5
✓ Complex and absorbing gameThis is a very complicated game. You have to be careful to keep a lot of different things in balance - production of food and building materials, science and military strength. And you have to keep your population happy. I have been playing this game for a few days now, and today I beat the training AI for the first time (while it was on the easiest setting). But the complexity of this game is what I like about it. I can tell it’s going to take a long time to really get the hang of it, which means I won’t get bored. Also, the tutorial is wonderful. It does a good job of teaching the basics, and there is a lot of humour in it too..Version: 2.11.47
✓ Great game, app well doneFirst off, yes... Through The Ages is a difficult BOARD game. I think people giving poor reviews based on difficulty has zero relevance here when commenting on the app version. The difficulty has nothing to do with the app itself. The user interface is well done. Adaptation of the billions (exaggerating) of cards are easy to use and will be able to play mostly without having to read any ‘what buttons do what’ guides. Majority of things going on in the game are intuitive to those familiar with the board game. Some minor things I’d like to see done differently: 1) Allow options for choosing the ‘Simple’, ‘Advanced’ or ‘Full Game’. 2) Allow options for game variants that are available in the actual board game rules. 3) Use actual player board from the board game, or at least the option. While this isn’t a big deal for people unfamiliar with the board game... I imagine a lot of board gamers would appreciate it (we game nerds prefer substance over style, and don’t need flair to enjoy a board game). Wonderful game, which does have a high degree of learning to strategize, let alone master (that is a good thing). If you want a quick and easy game, there are plenty of other board game apps available. But if you want an app version of one of the highest rated and loved board games around... this is it!.Version: 1.5.1
✓ Fine implementationI own a lot of board games both on iPad and in reality. This is a pretty cool game and a very nice implementation. At the hardest level of AI the game provided a real challenge. No glitches with 10 games played. If you like iPad board games played solo, this is a solid choice. This is a very high ranking game on boardgamegeek. I don’t think it would go over well with my tabletop gaming group because of its “take that” mechanic, so I really value getting to play it here..Version: 1.8.2
✓ Best civ-like card game!Love the development of the game, I’ve played countless hours and it never gets old. Hope to see more expansion packs in the future!.Version: 2.1.38
✓ Great game, small bugsWhat a great game! I’ve enjoyed learning via the tutorial and playing it. I’ve only encountered a few bugs which seem to be of the sort that would be hard to find in testing. The first one was that the online play did not work through my wireless, but it works fine if I switch to LTE. I believed this must be specific to my router configuration. The second was a hard game crash during local play. I wasn’t able to continue the saved game as it would just load and crash at the same place. This didn’t happen in my other local games, so I’m guessing it’s a problem that only occurs in a specific state..Version: 1.2.6
✓ Amazing UXThe development of this game is a masterpiece. The UX features are so wonderfully intuitive. If you think something should do something, it almost always does. I love playing this game, and nearly equally as much I enjoy the features that have included. Well done..Version: 1.8.2
✓ Well thought out and implementedDefinitely worth the wait, excellent tutorial and good clear graphics. Pretty good A. I. Although I an no genius good game..Version: 1.0.62
✓ Amazing gameThis game is just amazing. It’s basically like the creators have distilled the best parts of a Civilization game in to a card/ lard game. It’s so concise and gameplay is super thought provoking. Every turn I can spend many minutes contemplating my options. The UI is done superbly. Well done..Version: 1.8.2
✓ FantasticNever played the board game but got to grips after a few games. Tutorial is great. Online is brilliantly thought out. Challenges are addicting and interesting. This is the best ios board game available. Can't wait for codenames CGE (legends)!.Version: 1.0.60
✓ Why can other digital board games be like thisThis game is so well run for a mobile game. It stomps over all the other digital-board game remakes. It runs great, on-time notifications, lobby making with chat, profiles, set timers, the ability to swap apps while waiting, it’s got it all. I hope this company considers bringing other board games to this same digital standard. You’d have my business, even 20$+, lets get it going, there is a big market here. Lords of water deep Arestia! Architects of the west kingdom. Tons of great games Im surprised this is not top #1 in board game..Version: 2.19.819
✓ It's perfect.They fixed it, it's perfect..Version: 1.5.1
✓ Excellent appGreat game to play. The challenges are a great addition to this game. Looking forward to when the new leaders and wonders will be added to, in an expansion. A must have for any TTA player. Grats on CGE for making an excellent app to implement an outstanding board game..Version: 1.2.4
✓ An admirable implementationThe tutorial is excellent and solo games (against AI) are fast and interesting. Recommended!.Version: 1.0.60
✓ Excellent game vs AI so farFeels a bit like Sid Meier’s Civilizations but as a board game. Very fun. Having difficulty beating the AI in my first few games. I like this challenge..Version: 2.11.47
✓ Endless fun!Perfect adaptation of the board game. The tutorial is easy to follow for those that have never played before, and for those that have, the user interface is so well done that you don't even need the tutorial. My wife and I have already had over a dozen games in under a week. It is nice to not have to finish the game all in one sitting either. We can start a game, take a break and then finish later. Or even have multiple online games going at once. I strongly recommend this app. Can't wait for the expansion!.Version: 1.0.62
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