Istanbul

Race through the bazaar, manage your assistants, and collect rubies first

👥 2–5 players⏱ approx. 60 min🪄 A round to warm up10+

Kennerspiel 2014★ 7.4 · BGG #193

Who it's for

Mid-weight euro fans who enjoy spatial puzzles with resource conversion. Great for groups of 3-4 who want a strategic game that wraps up in an hour.

Not for you if…

Players wanting deep long-term strategy may find the race format too simple. The movement puzzle can frustrate those who prefer straightforward action selection.

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Vibe's take

Brisk, competitive, spatial, satisfying

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About this game

Istanbul is a race through a bustling bazaar where your merchant and assistants move across a modular grid of locations. Drop off and pick up assistants strategically to take actions, collect goods, and be the first to gather enough rubies to win.

Modular boardRoute planningKennerspiel winnerResource conversion

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