Temporal Dark Patterns
This game has 8 reported Temporal Dark Patterns. There are 6 votes indicating the absence of a dark pattern.
2 votes
2 votes
2 votes
2 votes
2 votes
Playing by Appointment
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Being forced to play according to the game's schedule instead of yours.
0 / 2 votes
2 votes
2 votes
Monetary Dark Patterns
This game has 12 reported Monetary Dark Patterns. There are 10 votes indicating the absence of a dark pattern.
2 votes
Premium Currency
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Exchange rate between real money and in-game currency disguises the real price of items.
2 / 0 votes
2 votes
Pay to Win
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A player can spend real money to purchase something that gives them an advantage in the game.
2 / 0 votes
2 votes
2 votes
2 votes
1 votes
1 votes
Recurring Fee
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Encourages players to play as much as possible to get their money's worth.
1 / 1 votes
1 votes
1 votes
Anchoring Tricks
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Placing a cheap item next to an expensive item to make it look more affordable.
1 / 1 votes
2 votes
Accidental Purchases
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Making it easy to accidentally spend money with no confirmation or ability to undo or refund the action.
0 / 2 votes
2 votes
2 votes
2 votes
Waste Aversion
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Capped inventory forces you to destroy items or upgrade inventory. Also, having small amounts of left over premium currency.
0 / 2 votes
Social Dark Patterns
This game has 7 reported Social Dark Patterns. There are 7 votes indicating the absence of a dark pattern.
2 votes
2 votes
1 votes
1 votes
Social Pyramid Scheme
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You get a bonus for inviting your friends and then they have to invite their friends.
1 / 1 votes
1 votes
1 votes
Social Obligation / Guilds
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To avoid letting down your friends, you are obligated to play when you don't want to.
1 / 1 votes
1 votes
1 votes
Fear of Missing Out
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If you stop playing you'll miss out on something or be left behind and unable to catch up.
1 / 1 votes
2 votes
Friend Spam / Impersonation
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The game sends spam to your contact list or social media account.
0 / 2 votes
2 votes
Encourages Anti-Social Behavior
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The game incentivizes players to lie, cheat, or backstab other players to get ahead.
0 / 2 votes
Psychological Dark Patterns
This game has 5 reported Psychological Dark Patterns. There are 9 votes indicating the absence of a dark pattern.
2 votes
Variable Rewards
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Unpredictable or random rewards are more addictive than a predictable schedule.
2 / 0 votes
1 votes
1 votes
Invested / Endowed Value
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Having already spent time and money to improve your status in the game, it's difficult to throw it away.
1 / 1 votes
1 votes
1 votes
Badges / Endowed Progress
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Reluctancy to abandon a partially completed goal, even one forced upon the player.
1 / 1 votes
1 votes
1 votes
Complete the Collection
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The urge to collect all the items, achievements or secrets in a game.
1 / 1 votes
2 votes
Illusion of Control
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The game cheats or hides information to make you think you're better than you actually are.
0 / 2 votes
2 votes
Aesthetic Manipulations
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Trick questions or toying with emotions or our subconscious desires.
0 / 2 votes
2 votes
Optimism and Frequency Biases
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Overestimating the frequency of something because we’ve seen it recently or memorably.
0 / 2 votes
App Store Ratings
| iOS: | (4.07) with 184 votes. |
Recent Dark Pattern Reviews
Daily Rewards reported on May 1, 2024
If you play 28 days in a row, you earn 50 premium currency
Grinding reported on May 1, 2024
The entire game's premise is to grow your culture. This means upgrading buildings forever.
Infinite Treadmill reported on May 1, 2024
Technically, there is an endpoint in the main game that will take years to achieve, but Treasure Hunt mode lasts forever.
Premium Currency reported on May 1, 2024
The premium currency is Gems. It is possible to obtain without paying, but it is incredibly grindy.
Pay to Win reported on May 1, 2024
You can spend Gems to progress faster in Treasure Hunt mode, and there are prizes for the players that progress the furthest.
Artificial Scarcity reported on May 1, 2024
There is always an event running for a limited time building that gives your culture various bonuses.
Wait To Play reported on May 1, 2024
Every building takes an increasingly longer to upgrade
Pay to Skip reported on May 1, 2024
You can pay premium currency to skip timers on all building upgrades or troop training.
Recurring Fee reported on May 1, 2024
There is a monthly season pass and an event pass for the duration of one event. Both are optional and overpriced.
Gambling / Loot Boxes reported on May 1, 2024
World Wonders are locked behind loot boxes, which you can buy with premium currency.
Report a Dark Pattern
Do you want to experience mankind’s history firsthand?Rise of Cultures awaits!
Build epic cities and explore a variety of cultures. Find the best strategy to rule your lands. Progress through the game and dive into the well-known cultures of mankind.
Fight strategic battles side by side with Caesar. Discover traditions of the mysterious Egypt together with Cleopatra. Research new technologies with Einstein and use science to advance your city.
FEATURES
- Expand your empire: BUILD multiple cities with different civilizations!
- Unlock different CULTURES and write your own history!
- RESEARCH new technologies! Science is key to progress faster.
- If you like to compete, FIGHT to strengthen your empire!
- EXPLORE new territories! Travel through the world map and expand your lands.
- If you’d rather keep it friendly, TRADE goods with neighbors!
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