Istanbul: Digital Edition

Istanbul, one of the most notable board games of all time, is now available as an official digital adaptation. Receiving numerous awards spanning from 2014 to 2015, this game has become a fan favourite. The 2018 digital version takes all the features that made Istanbul great and introduced new tools and features that are only possible through the digital platform, bringing together the authentic board game feel with the amenities of an electronic device.

The game follows a merchant and his assistants as they navigate through 16 different locations within the bazaar. Each location presents a specific action that can be carried out, but you must leave one assistant behind to handle the job while you continue the journey to another location with the other assistant. This forces you to strategically plan every move in order to avoid running out of assistants, leaving you unable to continue.

Our digital adaptation features the 100% original rules of the original board game, art by Andreas Resch, and the board game experience you know but with an intuitive gameplay provided by the convenience of electronic devices. With different levels of AI, preset or random-generated game boards, color blindness mode, and achievements, Istanbul in digital form takes you on a journey full of challenges and surprises.

Now, you can play with AI or friends in cross-platform online multiplayer, allowing you to experience the game in both synchronous and asynchronous modes. You can even watch and learn from your opponents' last moves. Choose to play in pass and play mode or with individuals at different difficulty levels, as each AI has their own unique strategy.

Istanbul allows you to run, collect, and trade goods, increase your wheelbarrow capacity and special abilities in order to secure a number of rubies and win the game. This game is available in English, German, Dutch, Polish, French, Korean, Japanese, Chinese Simplified, and Spanish. Plus, it is even suited for the iPhone X. Get ready to have an immersive, original board game experience with Istanbul!