The Siege of Constantinople - Deluxe Edition (Decision Games) | First Look

A first look at the deluxe edition of The Siege of Constantinople from Decision Games, designed by Richard Berg and originally published by SPI in 1978. 00:00 – Introduction and Game Overview 02:33 – Unboxing: Components Overview (Dice, Baggies, Rulebook) 04:05 – Rulebook Skim: Table of Contents & Credits 05:00 – Abbreviations & Course of Play 05:48 – Game Equipment & Unit Anatomy (Janissaries, Leaders, Counters) 07:33 – Player Aid Cards (PAC) Overview 08:15 – Sequence of Play: Planning & Bombardment/Assault Phases 09:48 – Movement Rules & Special Terrain (The Foss, City Walls, Palaces) 12:06 – Stacking Rules & Zones of Control (ZOC) 13:31 – Assault, Fire Combat, and Melee Rules 14:34 – Bombardment, Siege Works, and Tunneling 15:12 – Special Rules: Greek Fire & The Golden Horn Bridge 15:37 – Leader Specific Rules & Victory Conditions 16:01 – Scenario Options: Assault vs. Campaign Game 16:25 – Optional & Simplified Naval Rules 17:00 – Detailed Look: Counter Sheet 18:41 – Detailed Look: Player Aid Cards (Initial Deployment, Charts, Tracks) 20:51 – Detailed Look: Naval Log & Mine Planning Sheets 22:08 – Map Overview: Constantinople & The Golden Horn 25:35 – Box Art & Final Thoughts Thanks for watching! If you'd like to get in touch with me, message me on BGG (username legendsport) or email me @ [email protected]. Twitter: @HandC_Joe Instagram: @hexedandcountered Threads: @hexedandcountered Bluesky: @hexedjoe.bsky.social