# The Play's the Thing

> Win fame and fortune as a playwright before dark forces bring the curtain down!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.choiceofgames.playsthething](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.choiceofgames.playsthething)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.choiceofgames.playsthething`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Choice of Games LLC
- **Category:** GAME\_ROLE\_PLAYING
- **Downloads:** 5,188
- **Rating:** 3.63 / 5 (64 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.22
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-05
- **First published:** 2021-08-19
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 12 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.choiceofgames.playsthething)
- **Website:** [https://www.choiceofgames.com/contact-us/](https://www.choiceofgames.com/contact-us/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.choiceofgames.com/privacy-policy](https://www.choiceofgames.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

"The Play's the Thing" is a 245,000-word interactive romantic fantasy novel where you become the official playwright at the prestigious Odeon theater in Medaris. Navigate a world of politics and dark forces as you write plays that can change history. Experience romance, face deadly creatures, and uncover secrets while managing quarreling actors and a tyrannical ruler. Shape your destiny in this engaging text-based adventure. Play any character you want and choose your path to fame or infamy!

## Rankings

- #707,653 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.choiceofgames.playsthething.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.choiceofgames.playsthething)