Item: iAggravation
Rating: 70
Author: Dinsun

Our Site Score

70/100

iAggravation is a faithful digital recreation of the classic board game that has ended many friendships. For those who grew up playing the physical version, the transition is seamless. The app captures that specific mix of luck and low-stakes strategy that makes Aggravation so addictive. Tapping the die to roll and seeing your marble hop around the board is satisfyingly tactile.

The inclusion of local pass-and-play makes this a fantastic digital board game for family gatherings. It’s simple, unpretentious, and doesn't clutter the screen with unnecessary animations. While it lacks an online matchmaking system, the AI provides a decent challenge for solo players. It’s exactly what it says it is: Aggravation in your pocket.

Reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

Dinsun Review

I don't understand the point of this. If I want to play Aggravation, I'll pull the board out of the closet. This app does the bare minimum to put the game on a screen. The dice rolls feel 'weighted'—though I'm sure it's just bad RNG—and the animations are so slow they make a 15-minute game feel like an hour.

There is no charm here. No clever touches, no interesting variations. Just a flat, lifeless board. Why would anyone pay for this when there are a million better Ludo-style games for free? It’s a lazy cash-grab targeting people who recognize the name from their childhood. Don't fall for the nostalgia.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Local multiplayer exists

Lifeless presentation
Slow animations
Boring AI

Technical Report

Performance: Stable but drains battery more than it should for such a simple app.

Accessibility:

Audience Fit

Buy if: You absolutely must play this specific board game on your phone.

Skip if: You want a polished digital board game experience.

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Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, 40yo Male, Expert Reviewer
Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
Playtime: 2 hours
Status: Played three matches

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad

504344368

$1.99 4+★2.5 20 reviews

Author : John Millhouse

Pubish Date : Mon Aug 28 2017

Last Update Date : Fri Feb 20 2026

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 26.1.8Fri Feb 20 2026

Added dice shadow
Able to delete scores in statistics
The game iAggravation is a marble board game for 1 to 8 players. Players can share a single device. The objective is to advance all of your marbles around the board to your home position from the base position. Marble movement is based on the roll of two dice. Landing on your opponent's marble sends it back to their base position. The player type can be human or computer. The board style is selectable: classic, modern, beach, space or party. The classic board is the actual board made by my grandfather years ago. There are selectable variations: one die, two dice, blockade, back four, corners, automatic modes and more.
Requires iOS 26.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
The game iAggravation is a marble board game for 1 to 8 players. Players can share a single device. The objective is to advance all of your marbles around the board to your home position from the base position. Marble movement is based on the roll of two dice. Landing on your opponent's marble sends it back to their start position. The player type can be human or computer. The board style is selectable: classic, modern, beach, space or party. The classic board is the actual board made by my grandfather years ago. There are selectable variations: one die, two dice, blockade, back four, corners, automatic modes and more.

Ratings & Reviews

2.5 out of 5 with 20 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

iAggravation brings the beloved board game to your mobile device. The goal is to get all four of your marbles around the board and into your 'Home' base. Along the way, you can 'aggravate' your opponents by landing on their marbles and sending them back to the start. Featuring classic rules and simple touch controls, it's perfect for players of all ages.

Features

1 to 4 player local gameplay

Classic and custom board rules

Challenging AI opponents

High-speed dice rolling and animations

Clean, traditional board aesthetics

Tips

The 'Super' Shortcut

If you land exactly on the center 'Super' hole, you can jump to any other corner in a single move. This is the fastest way to victory, but be careful—it's also the easiest place to get knocked back to start!

Promotion Videos

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Gameplays

Sending Opponents Back

Aggravation is won through defense. If you have the choice, always prioritize landing on an opponent's marble. It resets their progress completely and gives you more breathing room to reach your Home.