How many players is Istanbul?

Istanbul plays with 2–5 players, ages 10 and up.

How long does Istanbul take to play?

A game of Istanbul takes 40–60 min, at medium complexity (2.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Istanbul rates 7.6/10 from 25,957 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a economic game built around contracts, dice rolling, grid movement.

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2–5 players · 40–60 min · age 10+ · ★ 7.6 on BGG

Best for 2–5 players aged 10+ who like economic games — medium complexity, plays in 40–60 min.

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Send your assistants through the shops of Istanbul as you race to acquire rubies.

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How many players is Istanbul?: Istanbul plays with 2–5 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Istanbul take to play?: A game of Istanbul takes 40–60 min, at medium complexity (2.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Istanbul any good?: Istanbul rates 7.6/10 from 25,957 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a economic game built around contracts, dice rolling, grid movement.