Item: Constantinople Board Game
Rating: 84
Author: Dinsun

Our Expert Score

84/100

Constantinople is a fascinating digital adaptation of the solitaire board game that puts you in the hot seat as the defender of the legendary Byzantine capital. It perfectly captures the mounting tension of a city under siege, where every turn feels like a desperate struggle to patch up walls, manage dwindling resources, and pray for a lucky die roll. For fans of 'States of Siege' style games, this is a very faithful and polished mobile port.

What makes it stand out is the depth of the historical simulation paired with its accessibility. You have to balance repairing your fortifications with managing your treasury and keeping the city's morale from plummeting. The UI is clean, making it easy to track the advancing enemy columns. While the difficulty can be brutal—especially as the 'Chronicle' events start stacking against you—the sense of accomplishment when you finally repel the invaders is immense. It’s a niche title, but for strategy buffs and history nerds, it’s a brilliant tactical gem.

Dinsun reviewed on: Sun May 19 2024

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1204981434

$2.99 4+★3.9 18 reviews

Author : Marian Gablovsky

Pubish Date : Tue Mar 14 2017

Last Update Date : Tue Dec 31 2024

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 1.4Tue Dec 31 2024

Update to iOS 18
Constantinople is a solitaire historical wargame covering the millennium-long history of the Byzantine empire, from the foundation of Constantinople in AD330 until its fall in AD1453. You will use military might as well as diplomacy and outright bribery to keep the many opposing forces at bay for as long as possible. Can you outlive the historic Byzantine empire, or will your efforts be relegated to an obscure footnote in the history books?
Constantinople is not a highly detailed, historically accurate simulation of the history of the Byzantine Empire, but is historically based and gives a sense of the real situation of the Byzantine Empire throughout its existence, and provides some insights into the history surrounding Constantinople and the Byzantine Empire.
App is optimized for iPhone but playable on iPad (just bigger).
Short gameplay video: https://youtu.be/lBMwh4gbDPw
Original board game design: Steve Ashing (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamedesigner/89972/steve-ashing)
Board game art: Ilya Kudriashov (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ilya_kudriashov/)
Music: "The Descent" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Other sounds: "Medieval Fanfare" tobyk (https://www.freesound.org/people/tobyk/sounds/26198/)
App is created with permission from original game designer and graphic artist.
Requires iOS 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Constantinople is a solitaire historical wargame covering the millennium-long history of the Byzantine empire, from the foundation of Constantinople in AD330 until its fall in AD1453. You will use military might as well as diplomacy and outright bribery to keep the many opposing forces at bay for as long as possible. Can you outlive the historic Byzantine empire, or will your efforts be relegated to an obscure footnote in the history books?
Constantinople is not a highly detailed, historically accurate simulation of the history of the Byzantine Empire, but is historically based and gives a sense of the real situation of the Byzantine Empire throughout its existence, and provides some insights into the history surrounding Constantinople and the Byzantine Empire.
App is optimized for iPhone but playable on iPad (just bigger).
Short gameplay video: https://youtu.be/lBMwh4gbDPw
Original board game design: Steve Ashing (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamedesigner/89972/steve-ashing)
Board game art: Ilya Kudriashov (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ilya_kudriashov/)
Music: "The Descent" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Other sounds: "Medieval Fanfare" tobyk (https://www.freesound.org/people/tobyk/sounds/26198/)
App is created with permission from original game designer and graphic artist.

Ratings & Reviews

3.9 out of 5 with 18 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Constantinople is a digital board game designed for solo play, focusing on the defense and survival of the Byzantine Empire. Players must manage military forces, political influence, and city fortifications to withstand waves of historical invaders. The game uses a 'States of Siege' mechanic where enemies advance along tracks toward the city center. Success depends on strategic resource allocation, timely repairs, and effectively using special events to turn the tide of battle. It offers a deep, historical simulation for players who enjoy tactical planning and resource management.

Features

Faithful digital board game adaptation

Multiple difficulty settings and scenarios

Historical event cards and timeline

Challenging solitaire strategy mechanics

Clean, functional interface for mobile

Tips

Surviving the Siege

Focus on repairing your walls early. Once the enemy reaches the inner circles, your options diminish rapidly. Keep an eye on your gold reserves; without wealth, you cannot fund the defense or bribe away potential threats.

Promotion Videos

CONSTANTINOPOLIS BOARD GAME Review & Tutorial How To Play - YouTube

Gameplays

Defensive Management

The core loop involves drawing event cards, managing the advance of enemy tracks, and spending actions to push back invaders or bolster the city's defenses. Each era brings new challenges and historical figures into play.