The General
$1.99
2.1.1for iPhone, iPad and more
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About The General
In this version of the classic board game you lead your troops into battle against the computer opponent in a race to capture your enemy's flag before he gets yours. Initially you can't see how the enemy has positioned his troops and he can't see yours which gives ample opportunity for bluffing and deception from both sides.
"4 out of 5. We recommend the program to board game lovers." - Download.com
"It's like chess spliced with Minesweeper and Guess Who. Bearing in mind how important subterfuge and bluffing are in the original game, the silicon opponents provided are remarkably sharp." - EuroGamer.com
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"4 out of 5. We recommend the program to board game lovers." - Download.com
"It's like chess spliced with Minesweeper and Guess Who. Bearing in mind how important subterfuge and bluffing are in the original game, the silicon opponents provided are remarkably sharp." - EuroGamer.com
For the latest news on all my games follow @SeansGames on Twitter!
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What's New in the Latest Version 2.1.1
Last updated on Sep 23, 2021
Old Versions
- fix for issues with iOS 15
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Version History
2.1.1
Sep 23, 2021
- fix for issues with iOS 15
2.1.0
Mar 2, 2020
- update for latest iPhone screen sizes and iOSes
2.0.4
Jan 2, 2017
- fix for display problems on iPhone Pluses and iPad Pros
2.0.3
Oct 9, 2015
- fixed bug that affected screen touches on an iPhone 6s
2.0.2
Jul 10, 2015
- fixed a bug that caused the app to be drawn incorrectly in landscape mode on older versions of iOS
2.0.1
Jun 7, 2015
- fixed a bug that caused upgraded versions to not begin a game correctly sometimes
2.0
May 26, 2015
- there are now several different AIs to play against, with a new much smarter one than before.
1.60
May 31, 2012
- now plays sound at the "sound effects" volume rather than the "ringer" volume.
- fixed an error in the USA pieces graphics
- fixed an error in the USA pieces graphics
1.50
Oct 3, 2010
- handles multi-tasking
- 3 new piece set graphics added
- 3 new piece set graphics added
1.40
Jul 16, 2010
Universal iPhone/iPad app
Smoother animation
Improved graphics
Smoother animation
Improved graphics
1.30
May 26, 2010
Shows dead pieces more clearly
Allows you to flip a startup position left to right
Allows you to flip a startup position left to right
1.21
Feb 24, 2010
Fixed bug that stopped modified setup positions from being saved between sessions
Fixed "Assassin only kills The General" on/off switch to work in the correct way
Fixed "Assassin only kills The General" on/off switch to work in the correct way
1.2
Feb 11, 2010
Options added to allow you to: indicate which pieces have moved, re-hide revealed pieces, remove bombs if they are attacked by non-Sappers, Assassin can only kill The General, Scouts can only move one square, attacker is removed on a tie and piece's value isn't revealed when successfully attacking.
Game rules page added
An arrow indicates the last move that was made
Any changes you make to the startup positions are now saved
Game rules page added
An arrow indicates the last move that was made
Any changes you make to the startup positions are now saved
1.1
Dec 16, 2009
Allows you the option to have the pieces displayed with the strongest piece as a '10' and the weakest as a '2'.
1.0.1
Oct 2, 2009
Fixed the bug where you sometimes couldn't rearrange your starting position.
1.0
Apr 10, 2009
The General FAQ
Click here to learn how to download The General in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of The General.
iPhone
Requires iOS 10.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 10.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 10.0 or later.
The General supports English
