Reiner Knizia's Ra [v1.5 - Game Center]
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Compete to become the most famous ruler of all time as you wield god-like powers over the course of three major Epochs in Egyptian history.
Reviews:
"Reiner Knizia's Ra app is beautifully done." - TUAW
"Ra is another brilliant 4.5 [out of 5] Dimple pleasure." - AppSmile.com
"[Ra] is very stunning and impressive! Keep up the good work!" - Reiner Knizia
Build an empire that will live forever. Collect tiles representing various aspects of Egyptian life and civilization while your rivals try to do the same. Wisely use the few tokens that Ra, the sun god, has given you to earn your place of honor in the Valley of the Kings.
Combining deep strategy with an intuitive and beautiful visual presentation, Ra captures the mysterious lure of Ancient Egypt and will bring you back for more time and time again. Choose your favorite of 8 different Egyptian gods as your avatar, and then discover the true power of the gods as you compete against them in solo play.
With no setup time required, no pieces to lose, and no arguments about the rules, the future of board games is here and Ra gives you exactly what you want -- to play!
How to play:
Tap the draw button to reveal a single tile. The player with the highest sun (token from Ra) begins. A player without tokens takes no action on their turn. When an epoch ends, players receive or lose fame points depending on the tiles they hold. The player with the most fame after three epochs is the winner.
Features
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No set up required
Fast, easy, fun game play for 2 to 5 players (human or AI)
Stunning HD graphics including support for Retina devices
8 different Egyptian god avatars to choose from
8 different AI opponents to compete against
Player rankings and stats
In-game help at your finger tips
Complete rules and game guide
Universal app with unique features on both iPad and iPhone/iPod
Leaderboards and achievements
Support for 4 modes of play:
- solo
- "pass and play"
- "hotseat" (around the table); and
- online multiplayer
About
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Dr. Reiner Knizia is one of the world's most prolific and best-known board game designers, and this version of one of his top titles has been fully approved and endorsed by him.
Sage Board Games is an independent software developer, focusing on bringing award-winning and classic board games to mobile devices. With a veritable "who's who" of Euro games already licensed, Sage Board Games is poised to become the premiere source of board games for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch.
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I'm going to buy this regardless, but I just want some clarification. Is the $6.99 the introductory sale price or is this the full price? I only ask because the app description mentions a short term intro price.
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I'm going to buy this regardless, but I just want some clarification. Is the $6.99 the introductory sale price or is this the full price? I only ask because the app description mentions a short term intro price.
Heh, was wondering exactly the same thing.
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Yay, I already it 5 stars on TA cause I've been beta testing it nonstop
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No AI ...not for me.
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No AI ...not for me.
What? What do you mean no AI? Or are you saying if no multiplayer you aren't interested, you lost me there.
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No AI ...not for me.
There are 8 different AI opponents with different play styles
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Description is deceiving then
>>Fast, easy, fun game play for 2 to 5 players
Reads like I need two human players minimum.
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There are 8 different AI opponents with different play styles
Okay, VeganTnT, how is the AI? Codito got some flack for an initially weak AI in Medici, so how was that handled this time around?
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One of the best Knizia games, buy it if you can.
Unfortunately, I'm going to wait for a sale. Low on cash lately!