Taverna Tales
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Taverna Tales app iconTaverna Tales: Merge, cook and bring Olive Bay back to life

Grandpa Arthur's taverna needs you.

Iris is back in Olive Bay to reopen Grandpa's taverna, the Blue Door. Merge ingredients into dishes, serve the whole village and bring every sun-faded corner of the bay back to life.

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  • Free to play
  • No forced ads
  • Plays offline
  • 7 languages
Taverna Tales gameplay: the merge board with customers' orders at the top

How it plays

Three simple moves, endless cozy afternoons.

  1. Merge

    Tap a generator, like the market basket or the fishing net, to make an item. Drag two of a kind together and they become something better: flour to dough, dough to pita, all the way to a wedding cake.

  2. Serve

    Customers line up at the top of the board. Make what they ask for, hand it over and earn coins. Bigger dishes pay more.

  3. Restore

    Spend your coins on the taverna's to-do list. Clear the terrace, paint the door blue, hang the string lights, and watch each place transform.

The Blue Door before the restorationThe Blue Door after the restorationBeforeAfter

The Blue Door

Before and after

Every chapter restores one place in the bay. Drag the handle to see the difference.

Meet Olive Bay

A family, a village and a few lovable troublemakers.

  • Portrait of Iris

    Iris

    Our heroine

    Back in Olive Bay to reopen Grandpa's taverna, the Blue Door.

  • Portrait of Hugo

    Hugo

    Iris's husband

    Fixes anything with tar, cotton and patience. Would do anything for Iris.

  • Portrait of Grandpa Arthur

    Grandpa Arthur

    Iris's grandfather

    Owner of the Blue Door. Old, but still cooking.

  • Portrait of Lily

    Lily

    Iris's little sister

    Turns up to help, and makes sure you owe her ice cream.

  • Portrait of Grandma Rose

    Grandma Rose

    Village grandmother

    Sews, gardens and knows what every herb is good for.

  • Portrait of Little Alfie

    Little Alfie

    Youngest helper

    Introduces you to Duke the cat, the real boss of the kitchen.

  • Portrait of Bernard

    Bernard

    Food critic

    A famous critic is in town. Dinner is tomorrow.

  • Portrait of Mr. Knox

    Mr. Knox

    Businessman

    Has big hotel plans and an eye on the taverna.

See the whole cast

Why you'll love it

  • Plays offline

    No signal on the ferry? No problem. The whole game works without a connection.

  • Fair play

    No banners, no pop-up ads. Watch a short video only when you want a bonus.

  • A story in chapters

    Follow Iris, Hugo and Grandpa through 19 chapters of warm, funny, heartfelt moments with 18 characters.

  • Festivals and events

    Lantern Festival, Regatta, Amphora Hunt, Sand Treasure, Pearl Cove: there is always something on in the bay, plus an optional Season Pass.

  • A cozy Aegean setting

    Whitewashed walls, blue doors, olive groves and bougainvillea. An Aegean summer, in your pocket.

  • Your game, safe with Apple

    Sign in with Apple to keep your progress and purchases when you change phones. No name or email needed.

And a lot more to do

  • Place decorations on the map to make Olive Bay more beautiful
  • Three hand-painted maps: Olive Bay, Lemon Island and Fig Valley
  • Nearly 100 dishes, drinks and treats in ten item chains
  • Six generators, from the copper cezve to the olive press
  • Chests, daily gifts, weekly tasks and a sticker album

Screenshots

A peek at the board, the bay and the festivals.

Questions and answers

Support

What is Taverna Tales?

Taverna Tales is a cozy merge-2 puzzle game with a story. You merge ingredients into dishes, serve the customers of a seaside taverna and spend what you earn to restore the taverna and the little Aegean town of Olive Bay, one chapter at a time.

When and where can I play it?

Taverna Tales is coming to the App Store in 2026, for iPhone only (iOS 17.0 or later). It is not available for iPad. The button at the top of this page turns into a download link on launch day.

Is Taverna Tales free?

Yes. The whole story is free to play. Optional gem packs and a Season Pass with Gold and VIP rewards are sold in the App Store, but you never need to pay to finish the story.

Are there ads?

Only if you choose. Taverna Tales has no banners and no ads that interrupt play. In a few places you can watch a short video for a small bonus, such as 20 energy; you never have to.

Can I play offline?

Yes. Taverna Tales works fully offline, on a plane, a ferry or a beach with no signal. Only the optional reward videos need a connection. When you're back online, your game is saved to our server in the background.

Is it like Gossip Harbor?

If you enjoy merge-2 games like Gossip Harbor, you'll feel right at home: tap generators, merge two of a kind, fill orders. Taverna Tales puts that loop in a sunny Aegean bay, with a warm family story and a restoration to finish in every chapter.

How do I keep my progress on a new iPhone?

Open Settings in the game and tap Sign in with Apple. Your game is then linked to your Apple account, and signing in on another iPhone brings it back, including everything you bought. We never see your name or email.

Do I need an account to play?

No. You can start playing straight away; the game creates an anonymous account for your save. Signing in with Apple is optional and only needed to move your game between phones.

Which languages does it support?

English, Turkish, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. The game follows your iPhone's language, and you can change it any time in Settings.

Is it suitable for children?

Taverna Tales is a gentle, family-friendly game with no violence, but it is made for a general audience and is not directed at children under 13. The age rating is shown on the App Store page.

How do I delete my account?

In the game, open Settings and tap Delete account. This removes your account and your saved game from our server. See our privacy policy for details.

The Blue Door is waiting

Taverna Tales is coming to iPhone in 2026. Free to play, fair, and made with a lot of love.

Coming soon on theApp Store

Read the beginner's guide