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Dictatorville
When does Dictatorville come out?
There is no release date yet. The game will launch on the App Store first, and this site will show the download link the day it is live.
Will it be on Android?
Yes, that is the plan. The iOS version comes first and the Android version follows.
How much will it cost?
Dictatorville is free to download, with no ads and no subscription. All extras are optional: packs of Golden Gnomes and Golden Gavels, a Starter Pack, Flo's Payroll, the expansion "The Airbnb Wars", the Palm Isle Resort and Aspen Summit neighborhoods, The Founder, President for Life, and a Complete Edition with President for Life, The Airbnb Wars, Palm Isle Resort and Aspen Summit. Prices are on the Dictatorville page.
What kind of game is it?
A single-player decision game. Each turn you meet one of six groups of neighbors and answer their request Yes or No. You win by building six projects, reaching 100% Control and passing the "President for Life" amendment.
Is my progress saved?
Yes. The game autosaves on your device as you play, so you can close it mid-term and pick up where you left off. With iCloud turned on, your progress and everything you bought also come back on a new iPhone.
Is it about a real neighborhood?
No. Dictatorville is satire. Willow Creek Estates, its streets and its residents are invented, including Kevin the coyote.
Is "Dictatorville" the final name?
Yes. On the App Store it is listed as "Dictatorville: HOA President".
Metals
Where do the prices come from?
Gold uses the daily fixing published by the National Bank of Romania (BNR). Silver, platinum, palladium and gold's live indication come from gold-api.com. Prices are reference quotes, not offers to buy or sell.
Why doesn't my total change over the weekend?
The BNR publishes one gold fixing per working day, around 1 PM Bucharest time, and none on weekends. Your total uses the latest official fixing. The live spot line underneath shows where the market is in between.
Is my data stored online?
No. Everything stays on your iPhone and is included in your phone's own iCloud or computer backup. You can also save a backup file yourself from Settings.
Does Metals give investment advice?
No. The forecast is a simulation based on the scenarios you choose, not a recommendation.
Is there an iPad version?
Not yet. Metals 1.0 is for iPhone, and iPad support is planned.
Is Metals really free?
Yes. Every feature is included. You can leave a tip from inside the app if you like. It unlocks nothing.
What do "Early access" and the PRO badge mean?
If you open Metals for the first time on or before 31 March 2027, the app remembers you as an early user and shows a PRO badge in Settings. Nothing is locked today: every feature is free for everyone, with or without the badge. Early users keep their Pro status for good.
TiMa Studios
Who is behind TiMa Studios?
TiMa Studios is a brand of Sopranix SRL, a company registered in Romania (CUI 55371421).
How do I report a bug or ask for help?
Write to support@timastudios.app. The Support page lists what to include so we can help faster.
Where are your privacy policy and terms?
On the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use pages. Both cover this website and all our apps.