The official digital adaptation of one of the best board games in history - Istanbul.
The official digital adaptation of one of the best board games in history – Istanbul.
Istanbul is, without a doubt, one of the best board games to have ever been published. The long list of its awards and honors speaks for itself:
2015 Nederlandse Spellenprijs Best Expert Game Nominee
2014 Swiss Gamers Award Winner
2014 Meeples' Choice Nominee
2014 Kennerspiel des Jahres Winner
2014 International Gamers Award - General Strategy: Multi-player Nominee
2014 Hra roku Nominee
2014 Gouden Ludo Winner
2014 Golden Geek Board Game of the Year Nominee
2014 Golden Geek Best Strategy Board Game Nominee
2014 Golden Geek Best Family Board Game Nominee
In our 2018 digital version, we have maintained all of the features that made Istanbul the fan-favourite that it is, but also expanded upon it with a number of tools and features only available on the digital platform. We maintained the authentic board game feeling with the convenience you can expect from an electronic device.
So what is the game about?
Can you be the first merchant to collect a certain number of rubies?
• Run, collect and trade goods across the bazaar
• Take control over your assistants
• Increase your wheelbarrow capacity
• Acquire special abilities to increase the advantage over your competitors
• Buy rubies or trade goods for them
In Istanbul, you lead a group of one merchant and his four assistants through 16 locations in the bazaar. In each such a location, you can carry out a specific action. The challenge, however, is that to take an action, you must move your merchant and an assistant there, then leave the assistant behind to handle all the details while you focus on larger matters. If you want to use that assistant again later, your merchant must return to that location to pick him up. Thus, you must plan ahead carefully to avoid being left with no assistants and thus unable to do anything…
What can you expect?
• Official Istanbul game - 100% original rules
• Adaptation of TOP 100 board game of all time by BGG ranking
• Play with AI, with friends or both
• Great artwork by Andreas Resch
• Languages: English, German, Dutch, Polish, French, Korean, Japanese, Chinese Simplified, Spanish
• Pass and play mode
• Cross-platform online multiplayer with synchronous and asynchronous modes
• Opponents' last moves replay
• 3 levels of difficulty AIs with individual strategies
• Preset or random generated game boards
• Atmospheric music and sounds
• Unique, original board game experience
• Intuitive gameplay
• Colorblind mode
• Over 70 achievements
• iPhone X support
Love the board game and downloaded this in preparation of a 12+ flight. Settled in to my first game, crashed 2 minutes in. Gave it a second go, got a bit further but crashed again. I can't even complete a full round without the app crashing. Wish I could get my money back.iPad and software are all completely update. Is it worth risking £6.99 for a game that you can't even get 5 minutes in to?
Developer Response
Could you please send us more details on support email, especially which device you use?
Amazing App
Gapster77
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 👌🏻
Developer Response
Hey Gapster77, updating your application to the current version will resolve the Bonus cards issue. :)
Looks lovely but crashes
DurinUK
Shame, such a beautifully designed game but you can't finish a single game. Within the first 2-3 min it crashes on my iPad.Even after the recent update same problem. Also mailed the authors. Haven't heard back from them. Such a shame cause the game looks really good.December 2018 update: I could do two moves before it crashed and I ended up on the homescreen. Mailed the developers long time ago. Never got an answer.
Developer Response
Could you please send us more information about your device and system to our support email, we will work on fixing it.
Really buggy since last update
25384939322
Been playing this game for years and absolutely love it, however since the most recent update my friends and I keep finding glitches such as not being able to use cards, or have running very jumpy on iPhone. Please fix these bugs as the game has been excellent for years until now
Developer Response
Hi there, thanks for the feedback. The next patch will include a fix for the card-related bug, so stay tuned. :) EDIT: Please update your app to enjoy the game as intended, without the pesky bug mentioned above!
[QoL] Improved how left and right screen areas behave on mobile devices, ensuring the notch no longer affects gameplay or causes visual artifacts.
[Fix] When using the 'Carry out the Tea House action and receive double the Lira' Guild Card action, red tile upgrades no longer cause an issue where Lira is not doubled.
[Fix] Baksheesh Goods costs now reset properly, preventing 'not enough Goods' errors when performing actions.
[Fix] Board now loads correctly when starting a game on the Mocha & Baksheesh layout.
[Fix] Coffee is no longer lost when going back while choosing a card on the Caravansary or Guild Hall tile.
[Fix] Bonus and Guild Card detail views can now be closed in online games properly.
[Fix] AI no longer attempts to play invalid Bonus Cards after performing Guild Card actions.
[Fix] Improved animation behavior in online games on iOS and macOS.
Version 1.2.4
In-App Purchases
Mocha & Baksheesh
Mocha & Baksheesh expansion
£5.99
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