# Medieval Merchants - A historical trading simulation > Historical trading simulation of the Hanseatic League with city development and multiplayer. (iPhone/iPad app by rapidrabbit.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medieval-merchants-a-historical-trading-simulation/id492619685 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [rapidrabbit](https://appshunter.io/developer/315215399) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Simulation, Strategy - Price: $2.99 - Rating: 3.00/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 31 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 6.0 · 85 MB - Languages: English, German - Released: 2013-03-20 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medieval-merchants-a-historical-trading-simulation/id492619685/reviews.md ## What is Medieval Merchants? TOP 1 ON THE GERMAN GAME CHARTS TOP 2 ON THE GERMAN OVERALL CHARTS --- ON THE MEDIA --- "Medieval Merchants is this young year's discovery for us." - Article on apptalk.de "David: A lot of developers are entering into freemium models, but we decided not to. Were going into flat rate gaming: Pay once and play as long as you want to because we believe a gamer doesnt want to pay for every single step in a game. He or she should enjoy the gameplay, the story and have fun while playing, not paying." - Developer Interview on phonerpt.com "Things are fixin to get Hanseatic up in here: Deutsch devs Rapidrabbit have been in touch about their forthcoming trading simulation Medieval Merchants. (...) Trading simulations are yet another I cant believe no ones made one of these yet genres on iOS." - Article on pockettactics.com --- THE GAME --- Do you have what it takes to become one of the mightiest merchants of the Hanseatic League? Prove your trading skills in this multi-device trading simulation which is one of its kind on the App Store. Discover the Hanseatic League of the 14th century and fight for gold and prestige - transition-free on your iPad and your Mac. Take on the role of a medieval merchant and allow the City of Lübeck to rise from a little fishing village to the most important trading center of Northern Europe. Build ships, sail the Baltic and the North Sea and compete for valuable trade goods throughout the Hanseatic League. Invest money and resources in the City of Lübeck and become its mayor - but only if your competitors aren‘t faster. SHOW YOUR SKILLS AS A SINGLE PLAYER OR COMPETE AGAINST OTHERS If you like to play against the computer, the extensive singleplayer mode will guide you through the historic development of the Hanseatic League with a character driven story. You prefer to compete with other players? Here you go: In the multiplayer mode you can go for the gold against up to three fellow players. CLAP ON YOUR SAILS - AT HOME OR ON THE GO With the help of a fresh technology, taking advantage of Apple's latest OS Mountain Lion, you can play Medieval Merchants not only on your iPad but also on your Mac – transition-free with iCloud and Game Center support. That way you can fight against pirates and competitors from anywhere. And if you have to manage battles in your daily life, just save your score on one device and continue the game on another one. OVERVIEW • experience a round based trading simulation in a historical setting • see Lübeck grow and invest in major buildings to improve the city • send ships to 18 historic towns and trade with 16 different goods • play the same save game on iPad and your Mac with iCloud and Game Center support (multi-device)
 • demonstrate your trading skills against the computer (singleplayer) or against other players (multiplayer) ## Key features - Historical trading simulation - City development and investment - Ship building and sea trade - Singleplayer and multiplayer modes - Multi-device support (iPad/Mac) - 18 historic towns and 16 goods ## Recent user reviews (10 of 31) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medieval-merchants-a-historical-trading-simulation/id492619685/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Crazy! *2019-06-16* This app doesn’t work!!! ### 4/5 — Lemonade Stand for history nerds *2016-06-29* Ideal combination of engagement and mindless relaxation. Very calm and nerdy. ### 3/5 — Awesome game! *2016-04-29* Loved the computer version of this game! Unfortunately, the iPad version lacks several of the more in depth features available in the computer version. It has also proven to be very buggy as buttons disappear randomly and such. I'm hoping that more will be added at some point and that stability will be improved as time passes, as this was once a favorite game of mine and I'd love to get back into it again. Thanks for the hard work! ### 5/5 — Hanse meets skinny Patrician *2014-10-19* Enjoyable trading simulation reminiscent of old school games like "Hanse" and "The Patrician". Had been searching for something to play after "16bit Trader", here it is! ### 5/5 — Simple concept, excellent execution *2014-10-17, version 1.4* It's quite a simple game, but unlike most trading games this one has enough variety to stay interesting right through to the end. There's definitely room for expansion, as others have said, but those are "good to awesome" features, not "if only they had..." features. ### 2/5 — Patrician by any other name *2014-09-23, version 1.4* Based on the old Patrician PC games the graphics are too small to play comfortably on a mini IPad ### 4/5 — Merchants *2014-07-10, version 1.4* Very entertaining, needs some learning, will use a considerable time ### 5/5 — Support these Guys! *2014-06-13, version 1.4* Bought because one of the few developers to not go freemium with an economic simulator game. Also, i love Patrician! ### 5/5 — Nice piece *2014-04-28* Nicely done, straight forward, easy to play. ### 5/5 — OK *2014-03-16, version 1.4* Once you finish your first game you don't seem to be able to play again. You either immediately win or lose at the end of the first turn? Quite enjoyable the first game though. ## Frequently asked questions about Medieval Merchants ### What is Medieval Merchants about? Medieval Merchants is a round-based trading simulation set in the 14th-century Hanseatic League. Players take on the role of a medieval merchant, aiming to grow a city from a small village into a major trading hub. This involves building ships, trading various goods across historical towns, and investing in city development. ### What are the key features of this trading simulation? Key features include experiencing a historical trading simulation, developing the city of Lübeck by investing in major buildings, sending ships to 18 historic towns to trade 16 different goods, and playing in both singleplayer against the computer and multiplayer against up to three other players. ### How is Medieval Merchants priced? The game operates on a flat-rate gaming model, meaning players pay once to play as long as they want. It is not a freemium model, and there are no in-app purchases or ads, allowing for uninterrupted gameplay. ### Can I play Medieval Merchants on multiple devices? Yes, the game supports multi-device play, allowing you to play the same save game on both your iPad and your Mac. This is made possible through iCloud and Game Center support, enabling seamless transition between devices. ### Who is the target audience for Medieval Merchants? This app is designed for players who enjoy historical settings, strategic gameplay, and economic simulations. It appeals to those who like to manage resources, make trading decisions, and compete with others, either against AI or human opponents. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.4.1 — 2015-01-24 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - build for 64bit - fixed crashes during start and end turn ### 1.4 — 2013-11-18 Nautic Research Now you are able to make nautic research in the school building to improve: - ship capacity - planks of your ships - building times for ships - sails to make speed with your ships ### 1.3 — 2013-09-23 Here come the features of Medieval Merchants 1.3: * display of ships of all players on the map * new icons for warehouses on the map * bugfixes ### 1.2.1 — 2013-08-14 !! Before you update: Please finish your saved games. Old games are not compatible with the new version. !! - fixed end turn bug ### 1.2 — 2013-08-08 Ahoy merchants, this new update provides you with the following: - Game Center achievements - edited start menu - edited Town Hall - improved performance - improved stability - bugfixes For some of these improvements we had to modify the data structure. That‘s why your old multiplayer scores will unfortunately not be carried over to this new version. For suggestions and crit don‘t hesitate to send us a bottle message via our Facebook page: facebook.com/MedievalMerchants ## Apps similar to Medieval Merchants | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Idle Roller Coaster](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-roller-coaster/id1459059300) | 4.8 (185,242) | Free | Games | | [Moonshiner Tycoon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moonshiner-tycoon/id1122614480) | 4.4 (93) | Free | Games | | [Used Car Tycoon Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/used-car-tycoon-games/id1572989580) | 4.8 (18,644) | Free | Games | | [Car Parking: Drive Simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-parking-drive-simulator/id1420389640) | — | Free | Games | | [Airline Manager 3](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airline-manager-3/id1367833660) | 3.2 (83) | Free | Games | | [Hair Cut Idle!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hair-cut-idle/id1455247740) | 2.8 (9) | Free | Games | ## More apps by rapidrabbit - [Wind Speed Converter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-speed-converter/id326850907) - [Cats in Space Suits](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cats-in-space-suits/id794952343) - [Sportboot Binnen Trainer 2018](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sportboot-binnen-trainer-2018/id1358376551) - [Sportboot See Trainer 2018](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sportboot-see-trainer-2018/id1370382227) All apps by rapidrabbit: https://appshunter.io/developer/315215399 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*