# Nimble Strong - Bartender Game

> Mix cocktails, learn recipes

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id375879786](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id375879786)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id375879786`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Nimble Strong LLC
- **Category:** Simulation
- **Rating:** 4.10 / 5 (109 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-21
- **First published:** 2010-07-01
- **Size:** 235 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nimble-strong-bartender-game/id375879786)
- **Website:** [http://www.nimblestrong.com](http://www.nimblestrong.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://unity.com/legal/privacy-policy](https://unity.com/legal/privacy-policy)

## Description

Ridiculously fun video game that teaches you how to mix cocktails through an interactive curriculum designed by a top cocktail educator, earning praise from The New York Times, Polygon, Engadget, and 10,000+ players.

Nimble Strong: Bartender Game combines education with entertainment. Complete the game to learn 70 iconic cocktails, foundational mixology theory, glassware basics, pour counts, and technique. You’ll earn a printable bartender certificate, gain a lifelong recipe reference, and enjoy replayable story paths that open doors to new skills or careers.

## Rankings

- #137,201 — Overall

## Review summary

Nimble Strong is a fun, educational bartending game with a strong learning angle and engaging presentation. Players praise its ability to teach and recall drink recipes and its beginner-friendly, addictive gameplay. However, the app suffers from lack of updates and compatibility with newer iOS devices, gating of progression behind purchases, a too-short content span, recipe inaccuracies, and occasional crashes. If updated and expanded with more recipes and proper accuracy, it could be a standout training game for aspiring bartenders.

### Pros

- Educational and helps players learn and recall drink recipes, making it a valuable training tool for beginners.
- Entertaining and engaging with a fun story, addictive gameplay, and a clean, easy-to-use interface.
- Clear beginner-friendly design that reinforces proper pour counts and recipe recall.
- Appealing visuals and presentation (anime-styled art and overall design) that enhance the learning experience.

### Cons

- Needs update for compatibility with latest iOS / 64-bit / retina; many reviews report it stops working on current devices.
- Progression often gates behind purchases or paywalls, and some bought content becomes unusable after updates.
- Too short; acts finish quickly and there aren't enough drinks or longer storylines.
- Inaccurate/buggy recipes: ingredients, bases, garnishes, and scoring don't always match real recipes.
- Bugs and stability issues: occasional crashes and input issues (shake detection, etc.), sometimes preventing play.

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