By the 6th century, the city of Constantinopolis had grown to become the greatest “emporium” of ancient times. Strategically located between the Golden Horn and the Sea of Marmara at the point where Europe meets Asia, Constantinopolis was extremely important as the successor to ancient Rome and was the largest and wealthiest city in Europe throughout the Middle Ages. It was known as the Queen of Cities.
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.
A game of Constantinopolis is played over a series of rounds, broken up into eight different phases. While the order in which these phases play out can often be important, many of them can be performed simultaneously by all players. This saves time and keeps the action focused on all players.
