# Broadway: 1849 — A Historical Thriller

> Interactive text-based historical thriller about managing a 19th-century New York theatre. (iPhone/iPad app by Choice of Games LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadway-1849/id1313066253 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Choice of Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/348940935)
- Category: Games, Books, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 25 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-11-21
- Data updated: 2026-07-04
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadway-1849/id1313066253/reviews.md

## What is Broadway?

Fight your way to box office glory, while fending off the gangs of New York! Manage a theatre in a game of high-stakes business, dangerous romance, and risky alliances set in the rough-and-tumble world of 19th century New York. You'll brave riots, fires, and political spies as you take on a city of jealous rivals, brilliant artists, and stalwart politicians.

"Broadway: 1849" is a 150,000-word interactive historical adventure novel by Robert Davis. It's entirely text-based, without graphics or sound effects, and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination. 

Will you succeed by your smart business sense or enlist the city’s gangs to push your competition out of business? Can you manage the diva personalities of your actors? What about a ghost haunting your theatre's stage? 

Are you a flashy producer playing to please the crowd with circus acts? Do you try to earn the respect of the city's leaders with fine art? Can you wrangle the press into writing the best reviews? 

• Play as male, female, or non-binary; gay, straight, bi, or asexual.
• Compete with rivals to stage the biggest shows and gain the largest audience!
• Choose a cast from the city's brightest talent.
• Investigate the hidden secrets of your theatre.
• Rush to defuse a deadly bomb, or let it explode and plunge the city into chaos.
• Nurture young talent or feed your own ambition for the spotlight.
• Rub shoulders with the city's most notorious criminals, or bring their misdeeds to light.
• Help a deserving friend escape the clutches of an unscrupulous businessman.
• Join forces with a criminal gang or side with the mayor’s push for order.

When forced to choose you'll decide whether to fight for peace or let the city burn.

## Key features

- Manage a theatre
- High-stakes business
- Dangerous romance
- Risky alliances
- Text-based adventure
- Character customization

## Chart rankings

- #190 in Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadway-1849/id1313066253/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Excellent Historical Context

*2018-08-05, version 1.0.5*

I agree with other reviewers in hoping that the subplots and choices get fleshed out in a second edition. The real draw here is the historical accuracy of the events and interacting with famous characters. Well done and highly recommended.

### 5/5 — Great

*2018-07-03*

Well paced, interesting, with great writing but without the 'info dump'. There's lots to do, and is worth the purchase. I have noticed, however, that there was one (that I've discovered so far) unfinished choice selection: where you allow Miller to go to London, but obligate him to your theatre upon return. Over all, great work.

### 5/5 — Loved It

*2018-06-29, version 1.0.5*

I love these theater/movie ones you do best.

### 5/5 — Fun history!

*2017-12-16, version 1.0.3*

If you're looking for a more hardcore history gaming experience, this should suit you well.

### 3/5 — Good not great, some glitches.

*2017-11-25, version 1.0.3*

Would have been good if not for some glitches. For instance I chose to know that I was being swindled by the street con artist and the game continued as if I had fallen for the con.

### 5/5 — Fun, Immersive, Fast-paced Game

*2017-11-24, version 1.0.3*

This is an exciting game with delightful characters and tons of historical detail.

It’s much more than a management sim; you’re also tasked with finding your way in 19th C. New York society and culture. You make alliances or enemies with actual people from the time (and a few memorable characters from literature). It’s not only your ability to mount a successful play but also your skill in making the right friends that can avert disaster and lead to box office triumph. 

The game is fast-paced, immersive, and it has good replay value. The writing is vivid, light-hearted, and very readable. Highly recommended!

### 3/5 — Unique, Uneven

*2017-11-23, version 1.0.1*

On my second playthrough now, but if you've enjoyed other Choice Of offerings, know that this one runs a little shorter than the rest. A compelling setting and several points of intrigue, but the amount of parameters your choices have an effect on can be confusing. Sometimes it went on too long without choices, or choices were made for you when branching paths felt expected. The main draw of the game, making creative and practical decisions for theatre, came too few and far in between. The plays felt like a backdrop, unlike the more process-focused offering in "Hollywood Visionary," where you had more say in the creative process. The rivalry was too plain to sustain interest and the supernatural subplot was rushed. I'd love to see an update fleshing out the subplots, adding a few choices to improve the pacing and agency, making the villain less one-dimensional, and making the (optional) romantic subplots more than a blip. Also was not expecting the first actor I picked to automatically be picked for every new play, and some characters dropped off the map completely. You'll still get your money's worth, but this needed a longer beta.

### 5/5 — Compelling and informative

*2017-11-22, version 1.0.1*

This is a really enjoyable choose-your-own-adventure set in a fascinating, volatile time and place. It’s a jam-packed cabinet of curiosities, filled with vivid characters and memorable scenes. Highly recommended!

## Frequently asked questions about Broadway

### What is Broadway: 1849 about?

Broadway: 1849 is a 150,000-word interactive historical adventure novel where you manage a theatre in 19th-century New York. You'll face business challenges, dangerous alliances, and romantic entanglements.

### Does Broadway: 1849 have graphics or sound?

No, Broadway: 1849 is entirely text-based without graphics or sound effects. The game relies on your imagination to bring the story to life.

### Can I play as different characters in Broadway: 1849?

Yes, you can play as male, female, or non-binary, and choose your sexual orientation (gay, straight, bi, or asexual) in Broadway: 1849.

### What kind of choices can I make in Broadway: 1849?

You can choose to use smart business sense or enlist gangs, manage actors' personalities, investigate theatre secrets, and decide whether to fight for peace or let the city burn.

### How much does Broadway: 1849 cost?

Broadway: 1849 is a paid app, priced at $4.99. It does not have in-app purchases.

### What devices support Broadway: 1849?

Broadway: 1849 is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is rated for ages 12 and up.

### How often is Broadway: 1849 updated?

The latest version of Broadway: 1849 is 1.0.10, last updated on January 8, 2026. This indicates a consistent update schedule from the developer.

### Does Broadway: 1849 have ads?

Yes, Broadway: 1849 contains advertisements. As a paid app, these ads are part of the monetization strategy.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.10 — 2026-01-08

You can now choose a font in the Settings menu. Switch to Helvetica for crisp sans-serif text, or try the OpenDyslexic font, designed against some common symptoms of dyslexia. If you enjoy "Broadway: 1849", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.0.9 — 2023-06-27

Bug fixes. If you enjoy "Broadway: 1849", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.0.8 — 2023-04-28

Now you can disable touch slide controls in Settings. If you enjoy "Broadway: 1849", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.0.7 — 2021-10-24

Bug fixes. If you enjoy this game, please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.0.6 — 2021-08-18

Updated screenshots and general app improvements.

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