Istanbul: Digital Edition
Developed by Acram Digital | Last updated: May 21, 2024
Istanbul: Digital Edition is a strategy game app, developed by Acram Digital, available on iOS and Android since its release in July 2018. The updated version 1.1.13 is now available to download, compatible with iOS 9.0+ and Android 10+. Before downloading this app, let's quickly review what Istanbul Digital Edition has to offer.
About Istanbul: Digital Edition
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
What's new in version 1.1.13
Improved text boxes (chat, name, etc.)
Need help? Use our Istanbul: Digital Edition Walkthrough page or sign up and make your contribution today.
Download the Istanbul: Digital Edition App
Istanbul: Digital Edition has an IPA/APK download size of 196 MB on its latest version. Istanbul: Digital Edition costs $6.99 to download. Ready to install? Ensure you have at least 235 MB of storage space available, then tap the button or scan the QR code below to start the download process!
Ranking History in App Store (U.S)
Changelog
Compatibility
- iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 Pro
- Old devices: iPhone X/SE/8/7/6
- iPad Pro
- iPad Mini
Review: Every Day Play
Great game, moves quick, challenging AI, great replay ability. I play this a few times a day.
By Team Ando
Review: No Expansions!
I’m a big fan of the board so this is a good version of it. I just wish that...
By Marvac 01
Review: Phenomenal Game But After Years We Need the Expans
This is a great port of a great game. The unique aesthetic has been well-translated, the AIs are difficult and...
By themanhimself.luke
Review: Great app, no bugs or crashes
This has been an excellent app version of the board game. We play it frequently as it is much faster...
By Zs_anderson
Review: Great digital adaptation
This is a very nice, quick adaptation of the great board game. I love that you can randomize them board...
By Jminnick90