The iOS game space has become fertile ground for physical board game conversions into their digital equivalents. Sometimes the results are pathetic while other times truly exceptional when put into the hands of a skilled developer passionate about the source material. Czech Games Edition's immensely popular board game Through the Ages has made just such a conversion into the digital gaming realm. Read on to find out if they have failed or succeeded in their efforts.The goal of ($9.99) is to win with the highest number of culture points compared to your organic or AI competitor(s).

Achieving this objective is a challenging and at times mentally taxing effort, as numerous variables compete for attention and resources. Unlike a typical 4x (Explore, Expand, Exploit, Exterminate) game like, this is a card and resource placement game. Players compete for a moving conveyer belt of cards representing leaders, military, technology, political actions, and even epic construction of world wonders such as the Great Wall. It's easy for new players to get lost or so focused on these ever-changing opportunities and threats that they forget to stay on course with achieving the culture point objective.

Fortunately, the game has helpful hints and reminders to make sure the human player(s) use their resources and actions as effectively as possible.

This isn't one for the faint of heart, but if you're looking for a board game to really get lost in, Through The Ages is going to be right up your street. All this publication's reviews Read full review.