Istanbul: Digital Edition

Istanbul: Digital Edition

Classic strategy board game

425 ratings
146 reviews
$6.99
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 30, 2018
  • April 28, 2026

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Compete as a merchant to collect rubies by trading goods and managing assistants across a bustling bazaar. Strategically move your merchant and assistants through various locations, each offering unique actions. Plan your moves carefully to outmaneuver opponents and achieve victory in this acclaimed board game adaptation.

Collect rubies by trading goods
Manage merchant and assistants
Explore 16 bazaar locations
Increase wheelbarrow capacity
Acquire special abilities
Play against AI or friends
Cross-platform online multiplayer
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What's New in Istanbul

1.2.5

April 28, 2026

[Fix] Fixed how free actions after placing a Barrier are handled. This includes issues with Mosques and Police Station place tiles, as well as returning to the Tavern after performing such an action. [Fix] Fixed an issue with calculating how far a player can move using the Movement tile ability gained in the Tavern. [Fix] Fixed an issue with unlocking the "What's worth more?" achievement.

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In-App Purchases

$5.99

Mocha & Baksheesh

Mocha & Baksheesh expansion

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This game rose +61 positions in Board games chart.

Last updated on July 19, 2026.

User reviews

Beautifully executed!

I’ve not yet played the physical version, but this digital one is great!

Buggy update

The latest update I was forced to get for Istanbul has some annoying bugs. The tiles/game board no longer fills the screen like it used to. The red & green and blue & yellow upgrade tiles are also very small on the screen in this upgrade. The player bar on the right is not centered top to bottom when starting a new game. Wish I could go back to the old version which didn’t have any of these problems.
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Mostly good

Everything adapts great the only
Issue I have is with the baksheesh tile glitching sometimes in the expansion. Have to restart the game otherwise great game, still worth the money.

Amazing App

I love this game, this app does it justice. Can’t recommend this developer more highly. Check out Concordia and Stone Age, more great games given the same care and attention to detail by Acram, they are all great to play against AI as well 👌🏻

Response from developer

Hey Gapster77, updating your application to the current version will resolve the Bonus cards issue. :)

Wirklich sehr abwechslungsreich

Kannte das Original-Brettspiel nur dem Namen nach – nach ein paar Runden gehen die Regeln und Sonderfähigkeiten in Fleisch und Blut über.

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Certain cards/tiles not working as intended

Bug

Game crashing or freezing during play

Bug

Online/multiplayer functionality issues

Bug

Tutorial getting stuck or not working properly

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Requested Features

4 requests

Add the Mocha & Baksheesh and Letters & Seals expansions

Feature

Implement a companion tool to randomize the board setup

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Add push notifications for online game turns

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Support for more languages

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FAQ

What is Istanbul: Digital Edition?

This is the official digital adaptation of the highly acclaimed Istanbul board game. Players take on the role of merchants aiming to be the first to collect a set number of rubies by strategically trading goods and managing their assistants across a bazaar.

What are the key features of the game?

Key features include collecting rubies through trading, managing a merchant and four assistants, utilizing actions at 16 different bazaar locations, increasing wheelbarrow capacity, acquiring special abilities, and playing against AI or other players.

How is the game monetized?

The application is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases. It also includes advertisements, indicating a 'free with in-app purchases' monetization model.

What platforms is Istanbul: Digital Edition available on?

The game is available on iPhone and supports cross-platform online multiplayer, allowing players to compete with others regardless of their device. It also features a pass and play mode for local multiplayer.

Who is this game for?

This game is designed for fans of classic strategy board games, particularly those who enjoy economic simulation, resource management, and competitive multiplayer experiences. It's suitable for players looking for a deep strategic challenge.