Istanbul 2014
Designed by Rüdiger Dorn
What it is
A medium-weight economic game for 2-5 players (~40 min), built around contracts, dice rolling, grid movement.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #193 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
Mechanics
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How to play Istanbul
Istanbul is a medium-weight game (rated 2.6 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2–5 players, runs about 40 minutes and is aimed at ages 10 and up. It's an Economic game where the core of play revolves around Contracts, Dice Rolling and Grid Movement. A medium-weight economic game for 2-5 players (~40 min), built around contracts, dice rolling, grid movement. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #193 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Istanbul
How many players is Istanbul?
Istanbul plays with 2–5 players.
Does Istanbul work with 2 players?
Yes — Istanbul plays 2–5, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Istanbul take to play?
About 40 minutes per game.
Is Istanbul hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 2.6 out of 5 — medium weight. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Istanbul for?
The publisher recommends ages 10 and up.
What kind of game is Istanbul?
Istanbul is an Economic game, built on Contracts, Dice Rolling, Grid Movement.
Where to buy Istanbul
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