Istanbul: Digital Edition1.2.6 - App Store

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 favorite 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

Version History Fixed incorrect cost calculation for the Guild Card that allows players to buy Rubies at half price.
Fixed a desynchronization issue that could occur when undoing or replaying Guild Card actions. 1.2.6 Aug 4 [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. 1.2.5 Apr 28 [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. 1.2.4 Mar 31 Mocha & Baksheesh expansion 1.2.2 Feb 28 [Feature] Added rules to the Rulebook for the upcoming Mocha & Baksheesh expansion.
[QoL] Added animations to locations and backgrounds.
[QoL] Moved the tutorial from the bottom of the rules section into its own dedicated tab.
[QoL] Added feedback category selection to the feedback form.
[Engine] Updated the game engine and improved overall performance of the app.
[Fix] Fixed issues causing music crashes. 1.2.1 06/26/2025 [Feature] Added rules to the Rulebook for the upcoming Mocha & Baksheesh expansion.
[QoL] Added animations to locations and backgrounds.
[QoL] Moved the tutorial from the bottom of the rules section into its own dedicated tab.
[QoL] Added feedback category selection to the feedback form.
[Engine] Updated the game engine and improved overall performance of the app.
[Fix] Fixed issues causing music crashes. 1.2.0 06/26/2025 Improved text boxes (chat, name, etc.) 1.1.13 03/31/2021 Improved online communication with Nintendo Switch users.
Apple ID log in option added. 1.1.12 03/25/2021 Improved some minor sound issues. 1.1.11 02/11/2021 [Fix] Rare Sultan's Palace tile bug fixed.
[Fix] Winter Reserve achievement fixed.
[Fix] Tutorial loading bug (step 22) fixed. 1.1.10 12/01/2020 [Fix] Rare Sultan's Palace tile bug fixed.
[Fix] Winter Reserve achievement fixed.
[Fix] Tutorial loading bug (step 22) fixed. 1.1.9 11/25/2020 Fixed the Facebook log-in issue - it now works properly. 1.1.8 07/09/2020 - Game version is now visible in the Main Menu
- Feedback system changes

In addition... Summer Sale of Digital Board Games is here! Until 9th of July, Istanbul: Digital Edition is 30% off! Check out our other games! 1.1.7 06/25/2020 Fixed the issue with logging in via Facebook on iOS 13. 1.1.6 02/11/2020 3rd party tools used by the game was updated. 1.1.5 01/02/2020 Fixed a rare localization file bug. 1.1.4 12/19/2019 The game icon was changed
The localization file was adjusted 1.1.3 04/30/2019 A variety of small fixes and QOL improvements.

Store icon has been changed. 1.1.2 04/18/2019 Reset Password feature fixed. 1.1.1 02/13/2019 Minor improvements. 1.1.0 02/12/2019 Changed the server where feedback is sent
Changed the game icon 1.0.9 02/04/2019 Fixed issues with iPad Pro 11 1.0.8 01/04/2019 Home Screen game icon has changed 1.0.7 12/20/2018 We fixed the crashing of the app in multiplayer on iPhone X 1.0.6 12/17/2018 - Fixed bug regarding auot-unchecking Privacy Policy checkbox during an auto-signing in to on-line games with Facebook account
- Improved compatibility with iPad Pro 11-inch 1.0.5 11/28/2018