Questions and answers
The short answers. Something missing? Write to us.
When does Sails to Stars come out?
There is no date yet. The game is playable and being polished now. The iPhone and iPad version comes first; join the beta to play it before release, and we will email you when it is out.
Is it free?
The price is not set yet, and we will say what it is before release. Testing the beta is free. The game has no ads.
What devices will it run on?
iPhone and iPad first, from the App Store, and Macs with Apple silicon through the same app. Then Windows, Mac, and Linux on Steam, and Android on Google Play. See Platforms for what is planned and in what order.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Everything the game needs is built in, and it never needs an internet connection. You can play on a plane.
What does the game collect about me?
Nothing. The game has no accounts, no ads, no analytics, and no tracking, and your saved games stay on your device. Read the full Sails to Stars privacy policy.
What happens to my beta sign-up?
Your email, your name if you give it, and the devices you tick reach us by email through Web3Forms, a form-delivery service. We use them only to invite you to test and to tell you when the game is out. We never sell or share them, and you can ask us to delete them at any time.
Can I play with other people?
Yes, at one device: up to five players, any mix of people and computer players. When you end your turn, the screen hides the map until the next person taps their name, so nobody sees your side. There is no online play.
Are the countries real?
Yes: the United States, China, Russia, India, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Brazil, and Canada, with real capitals and city names. There are no flags and no leaders. If you prefer, switch to made-up nations on the setup screen.
Will an update break my saved game?
No. A saved game keeps the whole game as it stands, and games saved under older versions are carried over when the rules change.
Who makes it?
Sails to Stars is made by Bishop Technology Solutions, LLC, a small company in Queen Creek, Arizona. Questions are welcome at info@btsaz.com.
Still wondering about something? Email info@btsaz.com.