# Hammurabi

> A retro resource-management simulation game of ancient kingdom rule. (iPhone/iPad app by Ken Boone.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hammurabi/id6803731804 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ken Boone](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647854805)
- Category: Games, Simulation, Strategy
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-16
- Data updated: 2026-09-20
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hammurabi/id6803731804/reviews.md

## What is Hammurabi?

Before there were graphics. Before there was color. There was a blinking cursor, a glowing screen, and one simple question: how many acres will you plant this year?

Hamurabi puts you at the helm of ancient Sumeria for a ten-year reign, rendered exactly the way computing felt back in the early days — green (or amber) phosphor text scrolling up a CRT screen, sitting right there on a desk, waiting for your command.

Each year, you'll manage your kingdom's land, grain, and people:
• Buy or sell acres of farmland
• Feed your citizens from the granary
• Plant next year's harvest

Nothing is guaranteed. Rats can raid your stores. Plague can sweep through your population. A bad harvest can leave you scrambling. Rule wisely for ten years and history remembers you well. Rule poorly, and you'll be impeached on the spot.

THE HISTORY BEHIND THE GAME
Hamurabi is a tribute to one of the oldest computer games still played today. It began in the late 1960s as "The Sumer Game," built for an early mainframe, and was soon reshaped by Doug Dyment into a short, sharp game called Hamurabi. In 1973, David H. Ahl translated it into BASIC and printed it in his book 101 BASIC Computer Games — one of the best-selling computing books of the decade. Because the full source code sat right there on the page, an entire generation typed it in by hand on their own home computers, making Hamurabi one of the very first resource-management games millions of people ever played. Its fingerprints are all over SimCity, Civilization, and every "build and manage" game that followed.

WHAT'S IN THE APP
• An authentic CRT terminal look — scanlines, phosphor glow, and a real boot-up sequence
• Choose green or amber, just like the old monitors
• Local high scores, with your ruler rating from Impeached to Fantastic
• A full in-app history lesson — on the game itself, and on the real King Hammurabi the name comes from
• Ambient background music while you rule

No accounts, no logins, no busywork. Just you, ten years, and a kingdom that lives or dies by your decisions.

Can you rule as wisely as the real Hammurabi — or will you go down as a National Fink?

## Key features

- Manage land, grain, and people
- Buy or sell farmland
- Feed citizens from granary
- Plant next year's harvest
- Authentic CRT terminal look
- Local high scores
- In-app history lesson

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hammurabi/id6803731804/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great Game!

*2026-09-16*

Nostalgic fun game!

## Frequently asked questions about Hammurabi

### What is Hammurabi?

Hammurabi is a retro resource-management simulation game where you rule an ancient kingdom for ten years. You must manage land, grain, and citizens, making decisions that impact your kingdom's survival and your legacy.

### Does Hammurabi have ads?

Yes, Hammurabi contains advertisements. This allows the game to be offered for free to players.

### What devices does Hammurabi support?

Hammurabi is supported on iPhone and iPad devices.

### What is the age rating for Hammurabi?

Hammurabi has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

### How long is a reign in Hammurabi?

Each reign in Hammurabi lasts for ten years. During this time, you will make yearly decisions to manage your kingdom.

### Can I play Hammurabi offline?

The provided description does not specify if Hammurabi can be played offline. However, its retro nature and lack of account requirements suggest it may be playable without an internet connection.

### What are the gameplay mechanics in Hammurabi?

Gameplay involves managing resources like land and grain, making decisions on buying/selling acres, feeding citizens, and planting harvests. Unpredictable events like plague and bad harvests add challenge.

### How often is Hammurabi updated?

Hammurabi was last updated on September 16, 2026, with version 1.0. Further update frequency is not specified.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-09-16

No release notes.

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