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How does the unlock work?
29 games are free forever. One purchase of $4.99 (or your local equivalent) unlocks all the games, permanently, on that Apple account. It's not a subscription and there's nothing else to buy.
I bought the unlock but the games are locked again.
Open the Unlock pagein the app and tap "Restore purchase". That re-checks your App Store account and switches everything back on. This also works on a new phone signed into the same Apple account.
Does the app work offline?
Yes, completely. Every game, every rule and every picture is stored inside the app. Take it to the park, the bach or the plane; nothing needs internet except the purchase itself.
How does the play timer work?
Open a game and tap "Start play timer". The clock keeps running while you browse other games (look for the small clock pill at the bottom of the screen) and even survives closing the app. Tap "Done, log it" and the session is added to your play log.
Where is my data stored?
Only on your device. Favorites, played games, the play log and any names you enter never leave your phone. See the privacy policy for the full picture. To erase everything, delete the app.
Can I get a refund?
Purchases are handled by Apple, so refunds go through them: visit reportaproblem.apple.com, sign in and choose the purchase. Apple usually decides within a day or two.
A rule looks wrong, or a game from my childhood is missing.
Tell us! These games have hundreds of regional variations and we'd love to record yours. Email the game name, where you played it and how your version worked.