Treasure of the Forbidden City
Hosted Games LLC Games iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Treasure of the Forbidden City is a free Games app for iPhone and iPad by Hosted Games LLC. Rated 4.1/5 from 7 ratings. Requires iOS 12.0.
- Rating
- 4.1
- 7 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 33 MB
- Age 9+
- Updated
- Jan 8
- 2026 · v1.0.7
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About Treasure of the Forbidden City
Three priceless star jewels. A century-old, cryptic journal. Using only the resources left by your grand-uncle, it's up to you to find Atraharsis—the legendary lost city beneath the sands. But the way won't be easy. Raging sandstorms, sinister traps, and a whole host of mysteries stand between you and your Ultimate goal. "Treasure of the Forbidden City" is a 40,000 word interactive fantasy novel by Danny McAleese and David Kristoph, where your choices control the story. It's entirely text-based—without graphics or sound effects—and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination. Can you solve the riddles and recover the fabled star gems in time? Or will you, like so many who've gone before, become the next permanent resident of the forbidden city? • Filled with clever riddles and challenging puzzles. • Hours of story-forging, problem-solving enjoyment. • 49 possible achievements to unlock. • Find clues, tips, and items that can help you in your quest. • 26 unique conclusions based on your decisions. • One ULTIMATE ENDING!
Ratings & reviews
4.1
7 ratings
What’s new
Version 1.0.7 · Updated January 8, 2026
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App privacy
The developer, Hosted Games LLC, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Contact Info: Email Address
- Purchases: Purchase History
Used for: Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics, App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Location: Coarse Location
- Usage Data: Advertising Data, Product Interaction
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data, Other Diagnostic Data
Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics, App Functionality
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