Reiner Knizia Yellow & Yangtze in IOS

A board game of grand strategy

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Expert Score

93/100

Reiner Knizia's Yellow & Yangtze is a masterclass in balance and strategic depth. As a spiritual successor to Tigris & Euphrates, it takes the tile-laying formula to ancient China and adds layers of complexity that are incredibly satisfying to unravel. The core mechanic—where your final score is based on your weakest category—forces you to be a generalist rather than a specialist, making every move a careful calculation.

The digital version is spectacular. It manages to visualize the expansion of governors, soldiers, farmers, traders, and artisans beautifully. The conflicts (both internal and external) are handled with clear animations that make the board state easy to read. It's a 'deliciously stressful' experience where you're constantly trying to maintain harmony while your opponents try to disrupt it. For fans of heavy strategy games, this is easily one of the best digital board games available.

Dinsun reviewed on: Wed Feb 26 2025

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.18.7Tue Sep 23 2025

General bug fixes and compatibility updates.


Lead your dynasty to victory in the new digital adaptation of the acclaimed board game!

Found an Empire

Lead your dynasty to victory in the Warring States period of ancient China in the new digital adaptation of the acclaimed board game from Tigris & Euphrates designer Reiner Knizia.

Build & Conquer

Conflict is inevitable as your influence expands. Wage war upon neighboring states to slow their growth, and build spectacular pagodas to increase your own prestige. How will your reign be remembered?

Balance in All Things

Expand your civilization by placing tiles that represent the five facets of a thriving kingdom:

Governors - Keep the peace and quell revolts with a strong civic leadership!

Soldiers - Defend your growing empire -- or wage war upon your neighbors!

Farmers - Cultivate the banks of the Yellow and Yangtze rivers!

Traders - Acquire the resources your people need to prosper!

Artisans - Shape the culture of your dynasty and inspire your citizens!

Your legacy will be judged by your weakest category, so a wise leader must maintain harmony to achieve victory!

Praise for the physical board game:

"It's all very strategic as you build kingdoms and decide the best moment to attack. The game is very intense. It's delicious stress." - The Dice Tower

"Yellow & Yangtze is just awesome. Because you're trying to get a balance of all different colors, it's not just a tug-of-war back-and-forth. There's sort of this circular cyle of motion of different colors that people are going for, and it really makes the game super enjoyable. Overall, this game is amazing." - Board Game Geek

"An exceptional thematic work. Yellow & Yangtze condenses many many years of historical upheaval into a gripping hour of satisfying hobby." - PlayerElimination

© 2019 Dire Wolf Digital, under license from Dr. Reiner Knizia.

Yellow & Yangtze © Dr. Reiner Knizia, 2018. All rights reserved.

https://www.knizia.de


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

Lead your dynasty to victory in the new digital adaptation of the acclaimed board game!

Found an Empire

Lead your dynasty to victory in the Warring States period of ancient China in the new digital adaptation of the acclaimed board game from Tigris & Euphrates designer Reiner Knizia.

Build & Conquer

Conflict is inevitable as your influence expands. Wage war upon neighboring states to slow their growth, and build spectacular pagodas to increase your own prestige. How will your reign be remembered?

Balance in All Things

Expand your civilization by placing tiles that represent the five facets of a thriving kingdom:

Governors - Keep the peace and quell revolts with a strong civic leadership!

Soldiers - Defend your growing empire -- or wage war upon your neighbors!

Farmers - Cultivate the banks of the Yellow and Yangtze rivers!

Traders - Acquire the resources your people need to prosper!

Artisans - Shape the culture of your dynasty and inspire your citizens!

Your legacy will be judged by your weakest category, so a wise leader must maintain harmony to achieve victory!

Praise for the physical board game:

"It's all very strategic as you build kingdoms and decide the best moment to attack. The game is very intense. It's delicious stress." - The Dice Tower

"Yellow & Yangtze is just awesome. Because you're trying to get a balance of all different colors, it's not just a tug-of-war back-and-forth. There's sort of this circular cyle of motion of different colors that people are going for, and it really makes the game super enjoyable. Overall, this game is amazing." - Board Game Geek

"An exceptional thematic work. Yellow & Yangtze condenses many many years of historical upheaval into a gripping hour of satisfying hobby." - PlayerElimination

© 2019 Dire Wolf Digital, under license from Dr. Reiner Knizia.

Yellow & Yangtze © Dr. Reiner Knizia, 2018. All rights reserved.

https://www.knizia.de


Ratings & Reviews

4.3 out of 5 with 47 Counts
Age Rating 9+

Screenshots

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Yellow & Yangtze is the digital adaptation of the acclaimed board game by Reiner Knizia. Set during the Warring States period of ancient China, players lead dynasties by placing tiles representing five facets of a kingdom: Governors, Soldiers, Farmers, Traders, and Artisans. Conflict is inevitable as influence expands, requiring players to wage war on neighbors and build spectacular pagodas. In a unique twist, your final score is your lowest score among the five categories, demanding perfect harmony to achieve victory.

Features

1

Grand strategy gameplay

2

Unique 'weakest link' scoring

3

Dynamic kingdom-building

4

Internal and External conflicts

5

Polished digital UI and AI

Tips

Promotion Videos

Reiner Knizia Yellow & Yangtze - Gameplay (PC/UHD) - YouTube

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Gameplays

Q&A

Building a Pagoda (by placing three tiles of the same color in a triangle) provides a recurring point bonus every turn.

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