https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/Leading publisher of board, card, and roleplaying games.en2016 Asmodee North AmericaWed, 03 Jun 2026 22:36:48 -0000https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2010/9/10/your-ship-has-come-in/ <div class="blog-detail"> <div class="blog-header"> <img class='blog-visual device-break' src='https://images-cdn.fantasyflightgames.com/filer_public/c6/90/c6907316-6512-45e3-ba7a-9db1ef99cfff/st06_preview.jpg' /> <div class="blog-head"> <div class="blog-meta"> <span class="meta-date float-left"> Published 10 September 2010 </span> <span class="visible-desktop" style="padding: 5px;">|</span> <span class="meta-productline"><a href=""></a></span> </div> <div class="blog-titlelead-container"> <div class="blog-titlelead"> <h1>Your Ship Has Come In</h1> <div class="blog-lead"> <p>Constantinopolis is now on sale</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="blog-content"> <p><img align="right" vspace="10" src="/media/ffg_content/constantinopolis/constantinopolis-right.png" hspace="10" alt=""><a href="/edge_minisite.asp?eidm=114&amp;enmi=Constantinopolis"><i>Constantinopolis</i></a>, a board game of high trade in the Byzantine Empire, is now on sale at your local retailer and on our <a href="http://store.fantasyflightgames.com/productdetails.cfm?SKU=ST06">webstore</a>!</p> <p>The year is 653 A.D. The place is Constantinopolis, the greatest trading city of the Byzantine Empire. Strategically located between the Golden Horn and the Sea of Marmara at the point where Europe meets Asia, Constantinopolis is extremely important as the successor to ancient Rome and is the largest and wealthiest city in Europe. It is known as the Queen of Cities.</p> <p>You are a great merchant of the city, and this is your time. Your canny business maneuvers will leave the ships of your competitors stuck in the shoals while you rise to vast wealth and preeminence in Constantinopolis. Work to acquire goods, ship them, and sell them faster and cheaper than your competitors…and ultimately become the most successful entrepreneur in the city!</p> <p><i>Constantinopolis</i> features a colorful game board and five detailed player sheets to immerse you in the intriguing world of Byzantine trade. With over 125 tiles and tokens, as well as more than 150 cards and 125 wooden pieces, <i>Constantinopolis</i> is an engaging and accessible entry into the world of European-style board games.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img align="middle" vspace="10" src="/media/ffg_content/constantinopolis/constantinopolis-ship-card-fan.png" hspace="10" alt=""></p> <p>Head to your friendly local retailer and grab your copy today!</p> <div class="blog-end"></div> <a href="/edge_foros_temas.asp?efid="> <div class="forum-btn"> <i class="fa fa-comments"></i> <div class="forum-btn-txt">Discuss this article <br class="hidden-tablet"/>in our forums!</div> </div> </a> <div class="legal-text"> </div> </div> </div>https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2010/9/10/your-ship-has-come-in/https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2010/7/28/attention-all-byzantine-merchants/ <div class="blog-detail"> <div class="blog-header"> <img class='blog-visual device-break' src='https://images-cdn.fantasyflightgames.com/filer_public/c6/90/c6907316-6512-45e3-ba7a-9db1ef99cfff/st06_preview.jpg' /> <div class="blog-head"> <div class="blog-meta"> <span class="meta-date float-left"> Published 28 July 2010 </span> <span class="visible-desktop" style="padding: 5px;">|</span> <span class="meta-productline"><a href=""></a></span> </div> <div class="blog-titlelead-container"> <div class="blog-titlelead"> <h1>Attention All Byzantine Merchants!</h1> <div class="blog-lead"> <p>The rules for Constantinopolis are now available</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="blog-content"> <p><img align="right" vspace="10" src="/media/ffg_content/constantinopolis/constantinopolis-right.png" hspace="10" alt="">The <a href="/media/ffg_content/constantinopolis/support/constantinopolis-rules-eng-low.pdf">rules for <i>Constantinopolis</i></a> (pdf, 14.1 MB), a board game of high trade in the Byzantine Empire, are now available on <a href="/edge_minisite.asp?eidm=114&amp;enmi=Constantinopolis">our support page</a>!</p> <p>The year is 653 A.D. The place is Constantinopolis, the greatest trading city of the Byzantine Empire. Strategically located between the Golden Horn and the Sea of Marmara at the point where Europe meets Asia, Constantinopolis is extremely important as the successor to ancient Rome and is the largest and wealthiest city in Europe. It is known as the Queen of Cities.</p> <p>You are a great merchant of the city, and this is your time. Your canny business maneuvers will leave the ships of your competitors stuck in the shoals while you rise to vast wealth and preeminence in Constantinopolis. Work to acquire goods, ship them, and sell them faster and cheaper than your competitors…and ultimately become the most successful entrepreneur in the city!</p> <p><i>Constantinopolis</i> features a colorful game board and five detailed player sheets to immerse you in the intriguing world of Byzantine trade. With over 125 tiles and tokens, as well as more than 150 cards and 125 wooden pieces, <i>Constantinopolis</i> is an engaging and accessible entry into the world of European-style board games.</p> <p>Download the rules to learn more and watch the shelves at your local game store. Soon, you'll have your chance to make history!</p> <div class="blog-end"></div> <a href="/edge_foros_temas.asp?efid="> <div class="forum-btn"> <i class="fa fa-comments"></i> <div class="forum-btn-txt">Discuss this article <br class="hidden-tablet"/>in our forums!</div> </div> </a> <div class="legal-text"> </div> </div> </div>https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2010/7/28/attention-all-byzantine-merchants/https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2010/4/14/the-queen-of-cities/ <div class="blog-detail"> <div class="blog-header"> <img class='blog-visual device-break' src='https://images-cdn.fantasyflightgames.com/filer_public/c6/90/c6907316-6512-45e3-ba7a-9db1ef99cfff/st06_preview.jpg' /> <div class="blog-head"> <div class="blog-meta"> <span class="meta-date float-left"> Published 14 April 2010 </span> <span class="visible-desktop" style="padding: 5px;">|</span> <span class="meta-productline"><a href=""></a></span> </div> <div class="blog-titlelead-container"> <div class="blog-titlelead"> <h1>The Queen of Cities</h1> <div class="blog-lead"> <p>Announcing Constantinopolis, a board game of high trade</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="blog-content"> <p><img align="right" vspace="10" src="/media/ffg_content/constantinopolis/constantinopolis-right.png" hspace="10" alt="">Fantasy Flight Games is pleased to announce the upcoming release of <a href="/edge_minisite.asp?eidm=114&amp;enmi=Constantinopolis"><i>Constantinopolis</i></a>, a board game of high trade in the Byzantine Empire!</p><p>The year is 653 A.D. The place is Constantinopolis, the greatest trading city of the Byzantine Empire. Strategically located between the Golden Horn and the Sea of Marmara at the point where Europe meets Asia, Constantinopolis is extremely important as the successor to ancient Rome and is the largest and wealthiest city in Europe. It is known as the Queen of Cities.</p><p>You are a great merchant of the city, and this is your time. Your canny business maneuvers will leave the ships of your competitors stuck in the shoals while you rise to vast wealth and preeminence in Constantinopolis. Work to acquire goods, ship them, and sell them faster and cheaper than your competitors…and ultimately become the most successful entrepreneur in the city!</p><p><i>Constantinopolis</i> features a colorful game board and five detailed player sheets to immerse you in the intriguing world of Byzantine trade. With over 125 tiles and tokens, as well as more than 150 cards and 125 wooden pieces, <i>Constantinopolis</i> is an engaging and accessible entry into the world of European-style board games.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img align="middle" vspace="10" src="/media/ffg_content/constantinopolis/constantinopolis-coins.png" hspace="10" alt=""></p><p>Head over to our <a href="/edge_minisite.asp?eidm=114&amp;enmi=Constantinopolis"><i>Constantinopolis</i> site</a> to learn more, and prepare to make history this summer!</p><p><i>In <a href="/edge_minisite.asp?eidm=114&amp;enmi=Constantinopolis">Constantinopolis</a>, 2–5 players vie to become the most influential merchant in the city of Constantinopolis. Players deliver goods and passengers overseas, sell goods at home, donate to the city, and finance public buildings to become the wealthiest and most popular merchant in Constantinopolis. Wealth and acclaim await you!</i></p> <div class="blog-end"></div> <a href="/edge_foros_temas.asp?efid="> <div class="forum-btn"> <i class="fa fa-comments"></i> <div class="forum-btn-txt">Discuss this article <br class="hidden-tablet"/>in our forums!</div> </div> </a> <div class="legal-text"> </div> </div> </div>https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2010/4/14/the-queen-of-cities/