# The Construction Game

> Monopoly-style board game simulating the construction business with equipment acquisition and job bidding. (iPhone/iPad app by Ryan Tensmeyer.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-construction-game/id864292709 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ryan Tensmeyer](https://appshunter.io/developer/848616681)
- Category: Games, Education, Board
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 2.15/5 from 20 App Store ratings · 21 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 5.1.1 · 9 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2014-04-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-12
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-construction-game/id864292709/reviews.md

## What is The Construction Game?

THE CONSTRUCTION GAME®, a Monopoly style board game, gives players a first hand try at making it big in the world of big equipment and big deals. Bid on jobs, buy dozers, backhoes, excavators, and scrapers, then put them to work. Build slowly or borrow your way to the top! There is no free lunch served at the job site. Be the biggest contractor in the valley.
Credit for sounds to JewelBeat.com, SoundBible.com, and SoundJay.com

THE CONSTRUCTION GAME STORY...

In 1992, as luck would have it, a civil engineer named Dave Zimmerman encountered THE FARMING GAME. Dave's business is to provide earthwork estimates to construction contractors. He had also been working on a gaming model to describe the free-wheeling earthwork construction business when he stumbled across THE FARMING GAME. He was so impressed with the business gaming model contained within THE FARMING GAME, he contacted the inventor, George Rohrbacher, and asked George, if through a licensing agreement, that he might be able to adapt THE FARMING GAME to the construction business. After some wrangling, the two struck a deal and in 1993 THE CONSTRUCTION GAME hit the market. Praises for the new game came in from all over the world and the game orders swamped Dave's engineering office that first Christmas. Dave was soon forced to choose between his first love, earthwork engineering, and the game business. Some years later, George and Dave struck another deal and THE CONSTRUCTION GAME became the property of The Weekend Farmer Co., George's game company. Preparing to manufacture THE CONSTRUCTION GAME in the new library-sized box, George and Ann Rohrbacher treated the game like they'd acquired a classic automobile. They stripped THE CONSTRUCTION GAME down to its chaise and then rebuilt it lovingly, piece by piece, to their exacting factory specifications. The result, as you are soon to see, is one of the best games you'll ever play. A close relative of THE FARMING GAME, to be sure, but THE CONSTRUCTION GAME is no clone! It stands on its own, a raucous good time - a hoot-and-a-half! Enjoy!!! George and Ann

## Key features

- Monopoly-style gameplay
- Bid on construction jobs
- Acquire heavy equipment (dozers, excavators)
- Manage finances and debt
- Strategic business simulation

## Recent user reviews (10 of 21)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-construction-game/id864292709/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Update please

*2025-10-19*

Update please, it doesn’t download

### 1/5 — Software

*2025-01-01*

Game needs to be updated to work with current iOS

### 2/5 — Tech issues

*2024-12-26*

Redownloaded the game but it keeps saying the developer of the app needs to update it for the iOS on my phone, it needs to be updated an kept I shape

### 1/5 — Won’t work,

*2024-01-13*

It says app needs updated to work with my iPhone. Bummer, now how to get a refund, or update?

### 1/5 — UPDATE NOW!!!!!!

*2024-01-09*

Please update! One of my favorite games, now I can’t play waiting on updates

### 1/5 — Why is it on the App Store!! Refund please!

*2024-01-09*

No way to play this game… why is it on the App Store if it doesn’t work on the phone.

### 1/5 — This app is out of date and doesn’t work

*2024-01-02*

Apple please delete this app and refund my money

### 5/5 — No Longer Playable

*2023-03-28, version 1.2.140429*

I’m so sad this game is no longer playable :(

### 1/5 — Developer Needs to Update For Current OS

*2022-08-13*

Bought this game for $2 a few minutes ago. The App Store page claims it is compatible with my device, but once it was downloaded my iOS claims that the developer needs to update the app to work with the current operating system version. I wasn’t really expecting much but it’s sad to know I can’t play my favorite ever board game on the road.

### 1/5 — Can’t even play

*2022-06-19*

The developer hasn’t updated the game so I can’t use it on my iPhone. Waste of money

## Frequently asked questions about The Construction Game

### What is The Construction Game?

The Construction Game is a Monopoly-style board game where players bid on jobs, buy construction equipment like dozers and excavators, and manage their finances to become the leading contractor in the valley. It offers a strategic business simulation experience.

### How much does The Construction Game cost?

The Construction Game is a paid app, priced at $1.99. There are no in-app purchases or ads mentioned.

### What devices support The Construction Game?

The Construction Game is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS.

### What is the age rating for The Construction Game?

The Construction Game has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players. The game focuses on business and strategy mechanics.

### When was The Construction Game last updated?

The Construction Game was last updated on May 6, 2014, with version 1.2.140429. The initial release date was April 24, 2014.

### Can I play The Construction Game offline?

As a board game simulation, The Construction Game is likely playable offline. The description does not mention any online multiplayer or connectivity requirements.

### What are the main gameplay mechanics in The Construction Game?

The core gameplay involves bidding on jobs, purchasing and utilizing heavy equipment such as dozers and excavators, and managing your company's finances. Players can choose to build their empire slowly or use debt to accelerate their growth.

### What is the user sentiment for The Construction Game based on its rating?

The Construction Game has a rating of 2.2 stars from 19 ratings. This suggests a mixed to negative user sentiment, with potential areas for improvement in gameplay or user experience.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.2.140429 — 2014-05-06

Bug fixes

### 1.1.140415 — 2014-04-24

No release notes.

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