You Must Build A Boat in IOS

Match Tiles. Build A Boat.

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Our Expert Score

92/100

You Must Build A Boat is the frantic, addictive, and brilliantly paced successor to 10000000. It successfully blends match-three mechanics with a side-scrolling dungeon crawler in a way that feels constantly rewarding. The core loop is simple: you run through a dungeon, matching tiles to attack, defend, or unlock chests, while your character sprints at the top of the screen. The tension is palpable as the screen scrolls toward you; if you're too slow, the run ends.

What sets this apart is the meta-progression. Your goal is literally to build a boat, which serves as your hub. As you progress, you recruit monsters and NPCs who provide upgrades, and your vessel grows from a tiny raft into a massive ship filled with life. The retro aesthetic and chiptune soundtrack are the perfect accompaniment to the high-speed gameplay. It’s a perfect mobile game because it respects your time while offering deep, strategic layering through its upgrade systems and quest requirements.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.6.1097Sun Nov 10 2019

1.6.0 Changes:

- Extra Skins - New skins to unlock in Daily Challenges

- Skin Manager - Change your character skins

- Localisation. Hello World!

- Improved Resolution handling

- Performance enhancements & bug fixing

- View your achievements in game


" * * * * * - A truly superb mash-up of match-three and endless runner that’s unique on mobile and thoroughly addictive. Buy it" - Stuff Magazine

" * * * * * - Makes the original game feel like a demo. It's absurdly fun and nearly impossible to put down." - Touch Arcade

" * * * * ½ Gold Award - Building a boat will indeed become the most important task in your life." - Game Informer

" * * * * ½ - We will gladly build a boat again and again." - Gamezebo

You must build a boat.

You must spring out of bed.

You must bargain with the lizardman.

You must heed your undead navigators.

You must slide rows or columns of tiles on a 6x8 grid.

You must match at least 3.

You must run to the right.

You must focus intently on 2 areas of the screen simultaneously.

You must match keys to unlock chests and swords to attack.

You must literally collect your thoughts and trade them for dragons.

You must not dally.

You must not be too hasty.

You must voluntarily ramp up the difficulty by taking on multiple quests at once.

You must incrementally reach your goals. You must build a boat.

You must try again.

You must try again x5.

You must win every time, even when you don’t.

You must remain optimistic.

You must upgrade your magic staff.

You must occasionally stop playing to allow for your hand to uncramp.

You must take credit for random chain combos you made no effort to arrange.

You must trust a blue bean man to make dangerous investments with your money.

You must forget about the blue bean man.

You must mind the asp.

You must reconcile that despite the game’s title, you begin your journey in possession of what is, in no uncertain terms, already a boat.

You must build a boat.

You must go all-in on the retro aesthetic.

You must trade junk for gold with the voidorb.

You must pray for salt.

You must consume fish and tomatoes for time.

You must venture through hell.

You must disarm traps like your life depends on it.

You must make an offering at the chapel.

You must rally the Fantasy Union and the Undead Buddies to your cause.

You must weigh anchor and methodically yet joyously hop in sync with your entire crew.

You must feign interest in critiquing the gardener’s work.

You must look up at the clock and wonder how it’s so late already.

You must build a boat.

You must build a boat!

YOU MUST BUILD A BOAT!!!


Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

So you think you are good at matching? Time to put those skills to the test.

" * * * * * - A truly superb mash-up of match-three and endless runner that’s unique on mobile and thoroughly addictive. Buy it" - Stuff Magazine

" * * * * * - Makes the original game feel like a demo. It's absurdly fun and nearly impossible to put down." - Touch Arcade

" * * * * ½ Gold Award - Building a boat will indeed become the most important task in your life." - Game Informer

" * * * * ½ - We will gladly build a boat again and again." - Gamezebo

You must build a boat.

You must spring out of bed.

You must bargain with the lizardman.

You must heed your undead navigators.

You must slide rows or columns of tiles on a 6x8 grid.

You must match at least 3.

You must run to the right.

You must focus intently on 2 areas of the screen simultaneously.

You must match keys to unlock chests and swords to attack.

You must literally collect your thoughts and trade them for dragons.

You must not dally.

You must not be too hasty.

You must voluntarily ramp up the difficulty by taking on multiple quests at once.

You must incrementally reach your goals. You must build a boat.

You must try again.

You must try again x5.

You must win every time, even when you don’t.

You must remain optimistic.

You must upgrade your magic staff.

You must occasionally stop playing to allow for your hand to uncramp.

You must take credit for random chain combos you made no effort to arrange.

You must trust a blue bean man to make dangerous investments with your money.

You must forget about the blue bean man.

You must mind the asp.

You must reconcile that despite the game’s title, you begin your journey in possession of what is, in no uncertain terms, already a boat.

You must build a boat.

You must go all-in on the retro aesthetic.

You must trade junk for gold with the voidorb.

You must pray for salt.

You must consume fish and tomatoes for time.

You must venture through hell.

You must disarm traps like your life depends on it.

You must make an offering at the chapel.

You must rally the Fantasy Union and the Undead Buddies to your cause.

You must weigh anchor and methodically yet joyously hop in sync with your entire crew.

You must feign interest in critiquing the gardener’s work.

You must look up at the clock and wonder how it’s so late already.

You must build a boat.

You must build a boat!

YOU MUST BUILD A BOAT!!!


Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5 with 1817 Counts
Age Rating 4+

Screenshots

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You Must Build A Boat is a hybrid of match-three puzzles and dungeon-crawling RPGs. Players must slide rows and columns of tiles to match swords for physical attacks, staves for magic, and shields for defense, all while their character traverses a dungeon in real-time. Outside of the dungeons, you manage a growing crew of monsters and humans on your vessel, using resources to upgrade your equipment and unlock new abilities. The game emphasizes speed, strategy, and the satisfying accumulation of power as you transform your humble raft into a legendary ship.

Features

1

Addictive match-3 combat

2

Monster recruitment system

3

Expansive boat upgrades

4

Procedural dungeon generation

5

Charming retro pixel art

Tips

Promotion Videos

You Must Build A Boat - (By EightyEight Games LTD) iOS/Android Trailer HD Gameplay

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Yes, it is the direct sequel to the hit game 10000000, featuring expanded mechanics and a new boat-building hub.

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