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Constantinopolis

Constantinopolis

Edge Entertainment · 2010
2–590 min12+ yrs3.1/5 complexity6.9 BGG#2.971 BGG2,8 KStrategy
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How do you play Constantinopolis?

In the 6th century A.D., ruled by Emperor Iustinianus (commonly called 'Justinian'), Constantinopolis was the largest emporium in the East Roman 'Byzantine' Empire.

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official art · Edge Entertainment

In the 6th century A.D., ruled by Emperor Iustinianus (commonly called 'Justinian'), Constantinopolis was the largest emporium in the East Roman 'Byzantine' Empire. Built on the shore of the Marmara sea, at the entrance of the Bosporus (Hellispontus), its position let it take on the role of one of the most important harbors. Its quickly expanding trade and exports to close cities were great opportunities for the local businessmen to expand their riches.

Take on the role of an ambitious merchant during this golden era of trade. The task set before you is to become the most successful entrepreneur in the city of Constantinopolis. Compete against your rivals and earn the most renown by completing contracts and establishing viable trade; your fame will be measured by your ability to expand your trade district while managing your delivery contracts.

Constantinopolis is a board game of resource management, economy, and trade for 2-5 players. With a moderate game time of 1 to 2 hours and intuitive rules, Constantinopolis strikes the perfect balance of accessibility and depth.

Tiles in Latin, consistent with Giustiniano's time, are both a reference to the high period of Constantinopolis and a way to make the game entirely language independent.

🔬 game anatomy
Complexity3.1 / 5
BGG rating6.9 / 10
Vibe
Strategy
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
90 min
Players
2–5
Recommended age
12+ yrs
BGG rank
#2.971

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Q3How do you play Constantinopolis?
Constantinopolis is a ancient game, for 2–5 players, taking ~90 minutes, featuring auction / bidding. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Constantinopolis — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Constantinopolis support?
Constantinopolis is played by 2–5 players.
Q5How long does a game of Constantinopolis take?
A game of Constantinopolis takes about 90 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Constantinopolis for?
Constantinopolis is recommended from age 12.
Q7How complex is Constantinopolis?
Constantinopolis has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 3.1 out of 5.
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