# Istanbul: Digital Edition

> Become the best merchant in Istanbul!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.acram.Istanbul](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.acram.Istanbul)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.acram.Istanbul`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Acram Digital sp z o.o.
- **Category:** GAME\_BOARD
- **Downloads:** 23,943
- **Rating:** 4.58 / 5 (549 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-24
- **First published:** 2018-06-26
- **Publisher country:** PL
- **Size:** 285 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.acram.Istanbul)
- **Website:** [https://istanbul.acram.eu/](https://istanbul.acram.eu/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://acram.eu/privacy-policy/](https://acram.eu/privacy-policy/)

## Description

**Istanbul: Digital Edition** is the celebrated digital adaptation of one of the top 100 board games of all time. With its authentic and immersive gameplay, it offers players a chance to become the best merchant in the historic bazaar of Istanbul. 

Featuring strategic movement of your merchant and assistants across 16 uniquely challenging locations, the game demands careful planning and smart trading to collect rubies and outwit competitors. This edition preserves the original rules and game spirit while enhancing the experience with digital conveniences like multiple AI difficulty levels, cross-platform multiplayer (both synchronous and asynchronous), pass-and-play mode, and a colorblind option.

Players can enjoy the richly illustrated game by Andreas Resch and its atmospheric music as they engage in intense strategic gameplay either solo, with friends locally, or online. Available in multiple languages, Istanbul: Digital Edition is perfect for fans of classic board games seeking a digital version with both depth and accessibility.

## Rankings

- #406,205 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.acram.Istanbul.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users praise Istanbul: Digital Edition for faithfully and smoothly translating the popular board game to mobile, highlighting intuitive UI, excellent AI, and stable multiplayer. Common criticisms include missing asynchronous turn notifications, lack of expansions, and occasional bugs like AI stalling and chat issues. New players find the tutorial inadequate, and some UI elements could be improved. Overall, the app is highly recommended but would benefit from expanded content and polish in asynchronous features.

### Pros

- Excellent digital implementation of the physical board game with smooth gameplay and intuitive interface.
- Quick setup and game duration compared to physical version, making it convenient for mobile play.
- High quality artwork and music enhance the gaming experience.
- Challenging AI with multiple difficulty levels provides solo play enjoyment.
- Support for multiplayer mode is stable and well done.

### Cons

- Lack of notifications for asynchronous play leads to missed turns and forgotten games.
- Absence of expansions such as Coffee and Letters, which many users desire.
- Some bugs reported including AI players not moving and inability to restart games without restarting the app.
- Limited or buggy chat feature impacting communication during multiplayer games.
- The tutorial is insufficient and confusing for new players unfamiliar with the board game.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.acram.Istanbul)