20 Squares: Royal Game of Ur — The Ancient Strategy Classic, Reimagined Without Ads

Name: 20 Squares: Royal Game of Ur
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Rating: 4.33 (1 reviews)

Journey back to 2600 BCE with the world’s oldest board game. Experience pure, historical gameplay with no in-app purchases and a 2-player mode perfect for family game night.

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Publisher

Ooh La Banana Games Inc.

The Royal Board Awaits

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Top down mobile gameplay view of 20 Squares Royal Game of Ur board with black and grey tokens

Gameplay screen of the Royal Game of Ur showing the ancient board layout and stone movement paths

Master the Ancient King's Strategy

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100% Ad-Free & Private

We value your digital wellness. Experience pure gameplay with zero ads, no in-app purchases, and no data tracking—perfect for kids and purists.

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A Museum in Your Pocket

Play the authentic Royal Game of Ur. It is not just a game; it is a piece of human heritage that challenges your logic and tactical thinking.

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Social Play for All Ages

Challenge a sophisticated AI or turn your device into a board for local two-player matches. Simple rules make it accessible for children yet deep for adults.

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Trusted by 68K+ people who love this app.

"As a history buff, I'm thrilled to find such a clean, ad-free version of the Royal Game of Ur. It is wonderfully faithful to the ancient origins of the game, and the gameplay is surprisingly strategic. It has become my go-to app for a quick mental challenge that feels culturally enriching rather than just a distraction."

Julian R., Museum Educator

"Finally, a game I can let my kids play without worrying about intrusive ads or sneaky in-app purchases! The two-player mode is fantastic for our family; we use the iPad as a digital board game on rainy afternoons. It is a brilliant way to teach logic and probability through a piece of human history."

Sarah M., Parent & Tech Reviewer

About the app

Everything you need to know about 20 Squares: Royal Game of Ur.

Description

Twenty Squares, or the Royal Game of Ur, a strategy/race board game. dating from at least 2600BCE. The oldest game boards were found in the tombs of Ur in Iraq in the 1920s. While the ancient rules are still fuzzy, two players race around the board to see who can bring all their stones home before the other, with some surprises along the way. - No ads and no in-app purchases! - 1 or 2 players This version currently implements the simple route and rules of the game, perfect for kids and beginners to the game. Some reviewers have suggested that the dice rolls are rigged when playing the AI. The dice rolls are not fudged in any way! Part of the allure of Twenty Squares is that you can't predict the winner until the very end of the game, as one bad roll can change the outcome completely. Feedback/reviews are welcome to help future development. Some things on the go: - GameCenter support to play with people around the world - better AI - more race routes and special squares

Latest Version

2.0

Size

10.8 MB

First Released

May 17, 2017