# Five-O Classic

> The fun numerical board game!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id408157861](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id408157861)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id408157861`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Curt Stein
- **Category:** Board
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (71 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.10.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-03-05
- **First published:** 2010-12-15
- **Size:** 23 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/five-o-classic/id408157861)
- **Website:** [http://www.codevandal.com/games/five-o/](http://www.codevandal.com/games/five-o/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.codevandal.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.codevandal.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Five-O Classic turns the crossword board into a numbers puzzle. Players place number tiles to create horizontal or vertical sequences that sum to multiples of five, with up to five tiles per sequence. The first move must cover the center square, and all moves must intersect existing tiles. Points come from the tiles in completed sequences, with colored bonus squares increasing the score.

Key features include easy-to-learn rules, a challenging single-player mode against computer opponents, and online multiplayer to play with friends using Game Center matchmaking. The game uses simple touch-and-drag controls and offers hints to help when you’re stuck, while rewarding strategic play that aims to maximize bonuses and outscore your opponent.

## Rankings

- #155,499 — Overall

## Review summary

Five-O Classic is a fun, addictive math-based head-to-head game that’s easy to learn and good for social play. Players praise its brain-boosting challenge and relaxing pace, but repeatedly report bugs, crashes, and online connectivity problems that break multiplayer matches. Many want in-game chat or messaging and time-out rules, plus a less intrusive ad experience or a stable paid version. A few note uneven level difficulty. Overall, it’s enjoyable when stable, with room for improvements in reliability, communication features, and monetization.

### Pros

- Engaging, addictive brain/math game that's easy to learn.
- Great for head-to-head online play with friends or family.
- Relaxing yet challenging with many levels that keep gameplay interesting.
- Sharpening mental math and strategic thinking.

### Cons

- Frequent bugs and crashes that prevent play or cause errors when opening or finishing games.
- Online multiplayer issues like failed matches, error messages, and cross-device connectivity problems.
- Ad-heavy upgrade experience and intrusive ads, sometimes causing crashes.
- No in-game messaging/chat and no forfeit/time-out rules for idle players.
- Perceived imbalance between level difficulties (medium vs hard).

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