Istanbul: Digital Edition
Classic strategy board game
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1.1.13for iPhone, iPad and more
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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
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
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What's New in the Latest Version 1.1.13
Last updated on Mar 31, 2021
Old Versions
Improved text boxes (chat, name, etc.)
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Version History
1.1.13
Mar 31, 2021
Improved text boxes (chat, name, etc.)
1.1.12
Mar 25, 2021
Improved online communication with Nintendo Switch users.
Apple ID log in option added.
Apple ID log in option added.
1.1.11
Feb 11, 2021
Improved some minor sound issues.
1.1.10
Dec 1, 2020
[Fix] Rare Sultan's Palace tile bug fixed.
[Fix] Winter Reserve achievement fixed.
[Fix] Tutorial loading bug (step 22) fixed.
[Fix] Winter Reserve achievement fixed.
[Fix] Tutorial loading bug (step 22) fixed.
1.1.9
Nov 25, 2020
[Fix] Rare Sultan's Palace tile bug fixed.
[Fix] Winter Reserve achievement fixed.
[Fix] Tutorial loading bug (step 22) fixed.
[Fix] Winter Reserve achievement fixed.
[Fix] Tutorial loading bug (step 22) fixed.
1.1.8
Jul 9, 2020
Fixed the Facebook log-in issue - it now works properly.
1.1.7
Jun 25, 2020
- Game version is now visible in the Main Menu
- Feedback system changes
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- Feedback system changes
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1.1.6
Feb 11, 2020
Fixed the issue with logging in via Facebook on iOS 13.
1.1.5
Jan 2, 2020
3rd party tools used by the game was updated.
1.1.4
Dec 19, 2019
Fixed a rare localization file bug.
1.1.3
Apr 30, 2019
The game icon was changed
The localization file was adjusted
The localization file was adjusted
1.1.2
Apr 18, 2019
A variety of small fixes and QOL improvements.
Store icon has been changed.
Store icon has been changed.
1.1.1
Feb 13, 2019
Reset Password feature fixed.
1.1.0
Feb 12, 2019
Minor improvements.
1.0.9
Feb 4, 2019
Changed the server where feedback is sent
Changed the game icon
Changed the game icon
1.0.8
Jan 4, 2019
Fixed issues with iPad Pro 11
1.0.7
Dec 20, 2018
Home Screen game icon has changed
1.0.6
Dec 17, 2018
We fixed the crashing of the app in multiplayer on iPhone X
1.0.5
Nov 28, 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
- Improved compatibility with iPad Pro 11-inch
1.0.4
Nov 21, 2018
- Highlight of place tiles in online game improved
1.0.3
Oct 19, 2018
Spanish localization added
Tutorial improved
Skip Replay button added
Rare issues with place tile action overlay fixed
Tutorial improved
Skip Replay button added
Rare issues with place tile action overlay fixed
1.0.2
Jul 21, 2018
Many minor improvements
1.0.1
Jun 27, 2018
Many minor improvements
1.0.0
Jun 26, 2018
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Istanbul: Digital Edition FAQ
Istanbul: Digital Edition is available in regions other than the following restricted countries:
China
Istanbul: Digital Edition supports English
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Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Istanbul: Digital Edition.
iPhone
Requires iOS 9.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 9.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 9.0 or later.
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