Six Sticks is an overall app developed by Nathan Shanks.
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App Information
Six Sticks is FREE to download. The APK download size is 58.04 MB. The latest version available is 1.1. The last update was on May 19, 2026.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play May 2026.
Description
Six Sticks brings the ancient Chinese game of Liubo back to life. First played in the royal courts of the Han Dynasty over 2,000 years ago and lost when its rules were buried with their players, the game has been reconstructed from archaeological evidence and tomb paintings — and now fits in your pocket.
THROW THE STICKS
Cast six bamboo sticks to determine your move. Strategy meets fortune as you navigate the bronze board, capture stones, and race for the center Pond.
THREE GAME MODES
— Daily Challenge: a quick one-point match (about a minute). Perfect for a single break or a daily brain workout. — Best of 3: ranked competitive play (about five to seven minutes). Climb from Beginner I all the way to Heavenly Master. — Liubo Classic: the full historical game with the authentic fish-and-nest rules (fifteen to twenty-five minutes).
ELEVEN AI OPPONENTS WITH PERSONALITY
Face uniquely styled opponents from the Curious Child to the Heavenly Master, each painted by hand and tuned to a different skill level. The matchmaking system pairs you against an opponent that fits your current rating.
RANKED PROGRESSION
A Glicko-2 rating system tracks your strength across nineteen ranks. Win streaks, level XP, and per-opponent records all live on your Profile page so you can watch yourself improve.
GAME CENTER
Optional Game Center sign-in unlocks global leaderboards for rating and longest win streak. Your stats sync across all your iOS devices.
HAND-CRAFTED DESIGN
Stone and jade pieces, bamboo throwing sticks, an ornate bronze board, and original portraits for every opponent — all rendered in a Han Dynasty palette. The interface stays out of the way so the game can breathe.
BUILT FOR THE WAY YOU PLAY
— Plays in under two minutes for the Daily Challenge — No internet connection required to play — No ads, ever — No in-app purchases — the whole game is here from launch — Universal portrait and landscape support on iPhone and iPad
Each subscription will automatically renew 3 days before the expiration date for
the same time period. Subscriptions can be cancelled at any time before the renewal.