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Istanbul: Digital Edition

Board Acram Digital sp z o.o. ⭐ 4.60 10,000+
Version 1.2.3 Everyone

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Istanbul: Digital Edition screenshot
Istanbul: Digital Edition screenshot
Istanbul: Digital Edition screenshot
Istanbul: Digital Edition screenshot
Istanbul: Digital Edition screenshot
Istanbul: Digital Edition screenshot
Istanbul: Digital Edition screenshot
Istanbul: Digital Edition screenshot
Istanbul: Digital Edition screenshot
Istanbul: Digital Edition screenshot
Istanbul: Digital Edition screenshot
Istanbul: Digital Edition screenshot
Istanbul: Digital Edition screenshot
Permissions Explained 4 permissions requested View details

This app requests 4 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status Permission What it means Why it may be used User safety note
ℹ️ Review View Network Connections view network connections This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Full Network Access full network access This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Prevent Device From Sleeping prevent device from sleeping This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Receive Data From Internet receive data from Internet This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About Istanbul: Digital Edition

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 AI difficulty 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 For more information check out some of our sites: Website: www.acram.eu Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/acramdigital/ Twitter: @AcramDigital Instagram: @AcramDigital Don't wait! Get it now!

What Istanbul: Digital Edition Is Used For

Istanbul: Digital Edition appears to be a mobile adaptation of the Istanbul board game, designed for turn-based strategy play on Android phones. Based on the metadata, it is commonly used for managing goods, moving a merchant and assistants around a bazaar, and planning actions carefully over multiple locations to work toward collecting rubies.

Because it includes AI play, pass-and-play, and online multiplayer, the app may be used for solo matches, local play with friends, or competitive games across devices. The network permissions fit online multiplayer and syncing features, while the sleep-prevention permission suggests it is meant for longer sessions without interruptions. As a digital board game, it is likely most relevant for players who want the original rules in a portable format rather than a physical tabletop setup.

Common uses

  • Play the Istanbul board game on a phone
  • Take turns managing merchant and assistant movement
  • Plan trades, purchases, and resource collection
  • Use AI opponents for solo matches
  • Play pass-and-play with nearby friends
  • Join online multiplayer games
  • Track progress toward collecting rubies
Best for:
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App Details

Package:
com.acram.Istanbul
Category:
Board
Developer:
Acram Digital sp z o.o.
Version:
1.2.3
Updated:
Feb 23, 2026
Min Android:
7.1
Age Rating:
Everyone
Contains Ads:
No
In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

  • Official listing available on Google Play
  • Package name: com.acram.Istanbul
  • Age rating: Everyone

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