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From Rags to Riches – Simulation Game Review
From Rags to Riches is a Simulation/Finance/Family game from Ryan Tensmeyer, first launched in 23rd September 2017.
It’s rated 4+ and currently has 13+ ratings on the App Store.
What Makes From Rags to Riches Stand Out
From Rags to Riches – Instructions
Goal: The goal of the game is fairly straightforward – try to get as much money as possible. You start the game at the age of 5. At the age of 65 you will enter retirement and no longer receive income for doing Jobs. At the age of 100 the game will end.
Stats: The Stats page shows you how much your cost of living will be at different ages and allows you to adjust how much you spend on your Health and Happiness. Adjusting these amounts will affect your Productivity, which will affect how much money you earn when doing Jobs and how much your earn from your Investments. You can start a new game with the "Restart" button.
Jobs: You start the game at the age of 5. You will be able to make money right away by doing the Lemonade Stand Job. You will need to complete Skills and buy Property to become qualified for better paying Jobs.
Invest: To be successful you will need to learn to Invest your money well. When you start the game, you will only be able to put money into a Savings Account, which will give you 2% interest per year. Once you turn 18 you will be able to Invest in Low Risk Stock, Medium Risk Stock, and High Risk Stock. The interest on these Investments will vary throughout the game from -10% – +15% (Low Risk), -20% – +30% (Medium Risk), and -40% – + 60% (High Risk). Make sure to keep an eye on the Charts page so you can buy low and sell high. You are allowed to take out Loans to help pay for Property, Skills, or living expenses while completing a Skill. The amount you can borrow is determined by the Skills you have competed.
Charts: The Charts page allows you to look at the history of your Net Worth and how the Low, Medium, and High Risk Stocks have been performing. You can use this information to determine when would be the best times to change your Investments. While you are doing Jobs, keep an eye on your Net Worth. If you see it start falling, it might be a good time to move your money to a different Investment.
Skills: You will need to complete new Skills to be qualified for certain Jobs and to increase how much you can borrow in a Loan. To learn a new Skill you will need to have enough money to pay the tuition cost and for your living expenses for 9 months. You are not allowed to earn income while learning a Skill, but your Investments will continue to grow or decline. Some Skills must be completed before a certain age, but you don't have to turn a certain age before learning new Skills (you just have to complete the prerequisite Skill and have enough money).
Property: You will need to buy different items from the Property page to be qualified for certain Jobs.
User: You can switch between Users and your games will be saved. You can also use this page to submit your score to Game Center.
This Simulation game offers engaging gameplay and regular updates for mobile players.
Player Feedback
As a newer release, From Rags to Riches is building its player community. Early feedback suggests .
Recent Updates & Development
Latest Update: 29th February 2020
Recent improvements include:
Bug fix
Download & Availability
From Rags to Riches is available through the official App Store for iOS devices.
Get From Rags to Riches on App Store
Requirements: Requires iPhone 5s / iPad Air / iPad Air (Cellular) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina, Cellular) / iPhone 6 / iPhone 6 Plus / iPad Air 2 / iPad Air 2 (Cellular) / iPad Mini 3 or later.
Compatible with iPhone and iPad devices.
Player Experience Highlights
Community Insight:
Fun, original idea. Put together nicely.
It will not let us do any jobs, every time we try to click on the job it doesnt do anything.
User feedback from Apple App Store
App Details
- Version: 1.2.20200229
- Size: 22.28 MB
- iOS: 9.0 or later
- Languages: EN
- Content Advisory:
- Developer: Ryan Tensmeyer
Last updated: 29th February 2020 | Genre: Simulation, Finance | Developer: Ryan Tensmeyer