Le Havre: The Inland Port in IOS

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84/100

Le Havre: The Inland Port is a brilliant two-player conversion of the original board game. It’s all about economic management and out-maneuvering your opponent in a race to build the most profitable port. The warehouse mechanic, where your goods age and change value, is a fantastic strategic layer.

The mobile app does a great job of handling all the complex bookkeeping, allowing you to focus on the strategy. It’s a bit of a dense game if you haven't played the physical version, but the tutorial is solid. For fans of Euro-style board games, this is a top-tier mobile adaptation.

Reviewed on: Sun Nov 30 2025
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Dinsun Review

Now this is more like it. I’ve always been a fan of Uwe Rosenberg's tabletop designs—Agricola is a staple in my house—and The Inland Port translates very well to the small screen. This isn't your typical 'match-three' mobile fluff. It’s a dense, mathematical tug-of-war. The warehouse wheel mechanic is brilliant, forcing you to think three steps ahead about resource decay and building costs.

The digital version is excellent because it handles all the fiddly resource tracking that makes the physical game a bit of a chore. The AI is genuinely tough, even for an experienced player, which gives the game a lot of longevity for solo play. My only gripe is that the tutorial is a bit of a dense wall of text. If you don't already know the board game, you’re going to have to do some homework. But for those who appreciate deep, 'Euro-style' efficiency puzzles, this is one of the better board game ports on the platform.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Deep, rewarding strategic depth
  • Excellent UI for managing complex resources
  • Strong AI provides a real challenge
  • Steep learning curve for newcomers
  • Visuals are functional but a bit dry
  • Tutorial could be more interactive

Technical Report

Performance: Solid performance, though the interface is better suited for an iPad than a phone.

Accessibility:
  • Detailed help documentation
  • Undo move functionality

Audience Fit

Buy if: You love Euro-style board games and enjoy high-stakes resource management.

Skip if: You prefer fast-paced action or casual, low-stakes puzzles.

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Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative gamer
  • Hardware: iPad Pro (12.9 inch)
  • Playtime: 20 hours
  • Status: Mastered Expert AI

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 2.2Tue Jul 22 2025

bug fixes


Le Havre - The Inland Port: Finally on mobile devices!

In the award-winning board game, Le Havre: The Inland Port, you and your opponent compete in order to amass the most wealth by building up the iconic French port of Le Havre. The game can be played locally against the computer, in hot-seat mode or online -- competing against friends or global players in order to advance in the rankings. Drop in and out of play anytime and play an unlimited amount of games with your friends simultaneously, when you want, where you want.

The digital version of the award-winning 2-player board game by cult author Uwe Rosenberg (2013 nominated best for the Golden Geek 2-player board game in 2013, nominated for the International Gamers Award - Strategy Games: 2-player board games and winner of the International Gamers Awards - Strategy Games: 2 player board game).

Use our convenient matchmaking service to challenge players of your skill level globally or play locally with a friend. You can also defeat one of the different computer opponents with varying difficulty. Friend lists and world rankings are included as well.

Reviews:

- Nominated for a Golden Geek: Best Board Game App of 2015

"...set sail with a fantastic licensed port..." - appaddict

"... it’s just plain fun." - gameosity

"It’s refreshing from most games where players just swipe or tap and requires some strategy and savvy to win." - fanboynation

"...grafisch und gameplay-technisch sehr gut gelungen..." - appgefahren

"From the perspective of one who never played the physical board version prior, the game is surprisingly engaging." - androidrundown

"This is a very well done game and fun to play." - appreview central

"If you enjoy this game in its physical form or it’s older brother, Le Havre, then pick up this app." - play-board-games

Features:

- A perfect conversion of the the award-winning board game

- Comprehensive tutorial and straightforward rules

- Drop in and out anytime and save your games in the cloud

- Beautiful art and sound convey the atmosphere of a French harbor

- Available languages: German, English, French, Spanish

- Worldwide cross-platform leaderboards: Can you take the #1 spot?

For questions and suggestions we are looking forward to your mail:

support@digidiced.com

Visit us on www.digidiced.com


Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Le Havre - The Inland Port: Finally on mobile devices!

In the award-winning board game, Le Havre: The Inland Port, you and your opponent compete in order to amass the most wealth by building up the iconic French port of Le Havre. The game can be played locally against the computer, in hot-seat mode or online -- competing against friends or global players in order to advance in the rankings. Drop in and out of play anytime and play an unlimited amount of games with your friends simultaneously, when you want, where you want.

The digital version of the award-winning 2-player board game by cult author Uwe Rosenberg (2013 nominated best for the Golden Geek 2-player board game in 2013, nominated for the International Gamers Award - Strategy Games: 2-player board games and winner of the International Gamers Awards - Strategy Games: 2 player board game).

Use our convenient matchmaking service to challenge players of your skill level globally or play locally with a friend. You can also defeat one of the different computer opponents with varying difficulty. Friend lists and world rankings are included as well.

Reviews:

- Nominated for a Golden Geek: Best Board Game App of 2015

"...set sail with a fantastic licensed port..." - appaddict

"... it’s just plain fun." - gameosity

"It’s refreshing from most games where players just swipe or tap and requires some strategy and savvy to win." - fanboynation

"...grafisch und gameplay-technisch sehr gut gelungen..." - appgefahren

"From the perspective of one who never played the physical board version prior, the game is surprisingly engaging." - androidrundown

"This is a very well done game and fun to play." - appreview central

"If you enjoy this game in its physical form or it’s older brother, Le Havre, then pick up this app." - play-board-games

Features:

- A perfect conversion of the the award-winning board game

- Comprehensive tutorial and straightforward rules

- Drop in and out anytime and save your games in the cloud

- Beautiful art and sound convey the atmosphere of a French harbor

- Available languages: German, English, French, Spanish

- Worldwide cross-platform leaderboards: Can you take the #1 spot?

For questions and suggestions we are looking forward to your mail:

support@digidiced.com

Visit us on www.digidiced.com


Ratings & Reviews

3.9 out of 5 with 9 Counts
Age Rating 4+

Screenshots

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In Le Havre: The Inland Port, players compete to become the most successful merchant in the French port of Le Havre. This digital adaptation of the popular board game by Uwe Rosenberg focuses on a specialized 2-player experience. Players must strategically build structures, manage resources, and utilize their warehouse to gain the most wealth. The game features a unique 'building wheel' mechanic that determines the availability of actions and resources. Whether playing against the challenging AI or competing online, every decision counts in this deep economic simulation.

Features

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Official digital version of the board game

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Compete against AI or humans online

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Cross-platform multiplayer

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Comprehensive tutorial and rulebook

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Detailed statistics and leaderboards

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Yes, you can play locally with a friend on the same device using the pass-and-play mode.

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