Istanbul: Digital Edition 1.1.13

The official digital adaptation of Istanbul is a remarkable rendition of one of the most acclaimed board games ever created. With an extensive list of awards and honors, it is evident that Istanbul holds a special place in the world of board gaming:

• 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 digital version released in 2018, we have seamlessly preserved all the beloved aspects of the original Istanbul while enhancing it with a range of tools and features exclusive to the digital platform. With the convenience you expect from an electronic device, we have strived to maintain the authentic board game experience.

So, what does this game offer?

In Istanbul, players assume the role of a merchant and their four assistants, navigating through 16 locations within the bustling bazaar. Each location offers distinctive actions to undertake. However, there's a catch – in order to execute an action, you must relocate your merchant and leave an assistant behind to handle the intricacies while you tackle larger matters. If you wish to employ that assistant again, your merchant must return to their location and retrieve them. Consequently, meticulous planning becomes vital to avoid being left without any assistants and rendered incapable of progressing.

So, what can you anticipate from this digital adaptation?

• The official Istanbul game with 100% original rules
• An adaptation of one of the top-ranked board games of all time according to BoardGameGeek
• Play against AI opponents, challenge your friends, or indulge in both
• Immerse yourself in the captivating artwork by Andreas Resch
• Available in multiple languages: English, German, Dutch, Polish, French, Korean, Japanese, Chinese Simplified, and Spanish
• Pass and play mode for local multiplayer
• Cross-platform online multiplayer with both synchronous and asynchronous modes
• Replay of opponents' last moves
• Three levels of AI difficulty with individual strategies
• Preset or randomly generated game boards for variety
• Ambient music and sounds that enhance the gaming experience
• A unique and original board game encounter
• Intuitive gameplay for effortless immersion
• Colorblind mode for inclusivity
• Over 70 achievements to unlock
• Optimized for iPhone X