The Game of Royal Ur

Ancient Strategy Game

Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

Play the Royal Game of Ur — the world's oldest known board game, dating back 4,500 years to ancient Mesopotamia. Discovered in the Royal Cemetery at Ur in modern-day Iraq, this timeless game of strategy and chance has been beautifully reimagined for your iPhone. Challenge the gods of the Mesopotamian pantheon, each with their own unique playing style and personality. Outsmart the cunning Enki, stand firm against the fierce Ishtar, or test your luck against Shamash. Every god plays differently — learn their tendencies and adapt your strategy to prevail. Play your way: * Challenge AI opponents inspired by Mesopotamian mythology * Play online against friends or anyone worldwide via Game Center * Pass & Play with someone next to you on the same device * Learn the ancient rules with an interactive tutorial Crafted with care: * Wood-carved aesthetic inspired by the original board in the British Museum * Original ambient soundtrack with multiple tracks * Detailed statistics tracking your wins, captures, streaks, and more * Works fully offline for single-player games The Royal Game of Ur is one of humanity's earliest board games. Simple to learn, endlessly strategic. Your move.

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Version 1.2.2

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Information

Seller
  • David Vincent
Size
  • 26.2 MB
Category
  • Board
Compatibility
Requires iOS 26.2 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 26.2 or later.
  • iPad
    Requires iPadOS 26.2 or later.
  • Mac
    Requires macOS 26.2 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
  • Apple Vision
    Requires visionOS 26.2 or later.
Languages
  • English
Age Rating
4+
Copyright
  • © YEM Technologies
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