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The Battle of Polytopia (for iPhone)

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If you ever wanted the feeling of a classic Civilization game on your iPhone, The Battle of Polytopia is a worthy, if breezy, contender.

Unique People

Each tribe has units and buildings unique in appearance, even if they have stats identical to other tribes.

Tribes of Polytopia

The game comes with four playable tribes, with more available for 99 cents a piece.

Humble Origins

You begin the game with a single unit and a single technology. Which unit and technology depend on the tribe you select.

The Tech Tree

Research new technologies to unlock new units and buildings.

Struggle for Power

Combat in The Battle of Polytopia has a decidedly board-game feel, where positioning is critical.

Beyond Battle

Conquest is critical in The Battle of Polytopia, but you can score points by completing challenges within the game.

It's the Points That Matter

Even if you conquer all your enemies and develop your cities, you can still get a crummy score. The scoring system encourages different strategies of play.

Leaderboard

See how you rank against other players each week.