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Istanbul: Digital Edition Positive Reviews

Great strategy game with steep learning curve but well worth itGreat game, 5 stars but just have an issue with the online invite system to play with friends. I’ve started playing Istanbul with some friends online but we seeing issues with the invitation system. There are 5 of us and we are all friends online in the app. When someone sets up a game and invites the others we all seem to get an iPhone notification for the invite but after clicking that and going into the game there is often no game invite showing in the lobby so cannot join the game. When we look at alerts (the bell icon) we can see an alert about being invited to a game but there is no way to join. Sometimes it works but usually with 5 people at least one person doesn’t get the invite properly. Please help as otherwise we love the game.JmacfarlanVersion: 1.1.6

Great PortVery very well done port of a fun Euro style game. The tutorial is a real help to newcomers, and the AI is balanced. If you start on easy, you will soon learn not only the mechanics of the game, but strategy. I really enjoy the achievements as well. Oh how I wish they would add the expansions as in app purchases...buying that would be a no brainer. Well worth the $6.99 cost, especially considering that the physical game costs so much more, and you can p,ay without worrying with getting a game group up!.Beachgirl525Version: 1.0.2

A little tough on smaller screen sizes.I’m a huge fan of the board game and am happy to have found this for IOS. I’m not sure what could be done differently, but I find that I have to really get close to my screen to play this game well since strategy depends upon looking at the current states of each position on the board. Things like seeing how many assistants are left in a stack require zooming in and out. It’s still fun, but not a super easy experience on a smaller phone (iphone 6/7). Note to developers - the small market doesn’t deduct the right amount of resources when you purchase the first tiles. It should cost two and only deducts one from the inventory..Quickbrownfox13Version: 1.0.4

Great game, good appI've played half a dozen games now and haven't had any problems with gameplay of app stability. However, I think there are a few small issues that if resolved would make this a great app. First, the turn notifications don't follow the ios notifications setting, instead they're hidden under the "my account" settings. Second, there are a ton of loading screens when playing an online game. My iPhone XS takes about 15 seconds across two loading screens to load the game after tapping the notification, and the same reload happens to go to sleep in the middle of taking a turn..MgwayVersion: 1.1.2

Fantastic Game! Dice Game Next?This is an excellent port of the Istanbul board game. I wasn't too familiar with the game, though, and the tutorial got me up to speed without overloading me. Beautiful art, great gameplay and nice UI make for a wonderful app and well worth the few dollars they're asking. Any chance for the Istanbul Dice Game, which my group actually prefers to regular Istanbul? If not, we'd love the Istanbul expansions. Thank you for this great app, typical of the work, energy and passion of Acram Digital..AlaskaDaveAKVersion: 1.0.0

Great implementation but serious game bugI love the game and the app is well designed but I’ve discovered a bug in the current version that allows me to pay fewer resources than required under a specific scenario. If you visit any of the Warehouse, you can get more resources than your cart fits. Then if you spend resources at the Mosque you will spend the virtual resources that you don’t actually have. Please fix this because it is a big exploitable hole..ThitsaVersion: 1.1.13

Great app, no bugs or crashesThis has been an excellent app version of the board game. We play it frequently as it is much faster than setting up the actual board. I have never been any issues with bugs or crashes. My only request is that they would add the expansions to the app..Zs_andersonVersion: 1.1.13

Great port of a great game!Genuinely impressed by this port. No info is hidden, the music and graphics are crisp and clean. None of that slowdown featured in other board game ports. And of course, Istanbul is a phenomenal board game. Don’t listen to the silly reviews saying they didn’t implement the rules correctly. Clearly some people were playing with house rules and didn’t know it. I highly recommend this port and game..Anotherfan321Version: 1.0.8

Love the board game and app is just as funWe have board game night with our friends and first started playing this game with our friends. It’s one of our top favorite games we’ve played so far and we’ve played our fair share of them. The app is just as fun but I wish they would add the mocha and letter expansion!! So much more fun!.Sarizzzle0304Version: 1.1.10

Problem with AII was playing a match with 3 easy AIs on order and two of the AI at some point in the match went to the top left of the map and moved up and down each turn. They did this even though they had no assistants and couldn’t pickup any. I hope you fix this, otherwise it is a great game..Mystery4000Version: 1.0.1

My favorite board game appThe app is true to the game. The sounds and graphics only enhance the gameplay. I love that there is zero setup and I’m able to play one of my favorite games in seconds. This has one of the best multiplayer options for online play with friends. I hope the expansions are in the app’s future..CcpmjtVersion: 1.1.1

Great digital adaptationThis is a very nice, quick adaptation of the great board game. I love that you can randomize them board with one tap before the game and also randomize the number of opponents and their skill/difficulty level with one tap. My only desire is for the addition of the expansions..Jminnick90Version: 1.1.13

Found a bugLove it so far! Found a bug though... reproduction steps: send your cousin to the black market, choose pineapple, then choose skip to not use your mosque ability to reroll/set the dice. I did receive my jewels, but I didn’t get my pineapple!.Phobos3Version: 1.0.0

Some Issues, But Mostly a Good GameThe game plays close to the board version, but there are some mistakes. When the game starts you shouldn’t be getting a free bonus card. When you visit the mosques, the game only subtracts one resource instead of the full price of buying a mosque The game will not run on older iPads that cannot be updated to the current OS.Lil' ChildVersion: 1.0.1

Hoping for Expansions!I love the tabletop game and this app has done a great job of adapting it for iPhone. Just the base game does get a little stale though after playing a lot, and the expansions for this game improve it SO MUCH. Great job so far developers, but please add the expansions soon if you can!.GlasspathwaysVersion: 1.1.1

Great adaptation!Love this game and the digital version is fantastic. Hoping the expansions will be available at some point too! My only complaint is that the game seems to be a pretty significant battery drain. I've seen 20% or more in a single game..Ericthered169Version: 1.0.8

Phenomenal Game But After Years We Need the ExpansionsThis is a great port of a great game. The unique aesthetic has been well-translated, the AIs are difficult and play well, and the game functions without a hitch. But, years after release of the base game, we really need the expansions: Mocha and Baksheesh, as well as Letters and Seals..Themanhimself.lukeVersion: 1.1.13

Good adaptationEasy to understand, tutorial is well designed. Online play is good once it is rolling but unless you specifically turn on notifications for it you can miss your turn..UPJIcemanVersion: 1.0.2

FantasticBeautiful implementation. Runs great on my iPad running 12.3.1 Easy access to the rules, information on the tiles and cards with just a tap, undo, etc. I really enjoy it..Dalek67Version: 1.1.3

Good gameGreat game. Would be nice to have a way to go to next game without having to exit to lobby and also notifications don't always work properly like clearing if you don't go to lobby or settings after take your turn etc..ChesslibraVersion: 1.0.2

The real game is missingWhat makes Istanbul so great is the Great Bazaar! Having the base game only makes this average at best as everyone has to use a similar strategy. I would like a refund until the full game is added please and thank you!.EcirelliVersion: 1.0.0

Online version SO BUGGYPlaying with the AIs works well, but the online part of the game to play with other people is constantly full of glitches and bugs. It’s never ending. So frustrating..AmyechandlerVersion: 1.1.13

AddictiveFantastic game with no bugs so far! Can you please add a companion tool so that people who own the physical boardgame can use the app to randomize the starting placement of location tiles? Thanks!.FanofunaVersion: 1.0.8

Great ImplementationI have played several online and offline matches, and have had no issues so far..D-d-mVersion: 1.0.1

ProblemsWhy does it clearly state you cannot move diagonally and yet everyone moves diagonally? The tutorial freezes after the first few pages. The AI does actions it cannot do in a physical game..SabrinaMathersVersion: 1.1.13

One of the best board games is now a great port!Very impressed with the port to mobile on this game! Plays smooth, but I wish more players were online....Audience0f0neVersion: 1.0.2

Ruby in the RoughGreat all around board game. I still haven’t figured out the online multiplayer, but the AI is really excellent tons pay against thus far..Faustus22Version: 1.0.2

Great port, but......I just played a game in which I purchased the “5th assistant” mosque tile. At a later point in the game I returned to the fountain, chose “return selected assistants”, and found I only had 4 assistants total. One had disappeared..JoeKrytenVersion: 1.1.3

No player notificationsWould have been a five except for the lack of any notifications of player turns. Excellent port of the board game..Bjorn ReddyVersion: 1.0.1

Where’s the coffee?Pretty please make the Baksheesh and coffee version!!!! I know 4 other people who would also pay for this!!! PLEASE!.The mayor of istanbulVersion: 1.1.10

Just need turn alertsGame is very fun and UI is well done. Would be 5 Star if it offered a notification that it is your turn. Maybe just a bug....ScottcooVersion: 1.0.1

Very good implementation of a favorite board gameI really enjoy the unique movement mechanics in this game. The bright colors also help give me a cheery disposition..IceCat88Version: 1.0.2

No Expansions!I’m a big fan of the board so this is a good version of it. I just wish that they would make the expansions for it..Marvac 01Version: 1.1.13

Just amazingVERY FUN VERY CHALLENGING VERY INTERESTING Just get it. It has online multiplayer as well but it’s insanely fun with local too..M C Rat SqksqkVersion: 1.0.1

The community is dead! The game is greatThe game UX is awesome. Loved it. But the online community is so dead that I regret making this purchase. Maybe spend some marketing money to fix this problem..Jeet ModyVersion: 1.1.6

The rules aren’t right...Some of the rules aren’t right..RomanjjVersion: 1.0.2

When is Istanbul Dice coming!!!?Good game. Now we need Istanbul Dice!.ThespaciousmindVersion: 1.1.6

Can’t wait for the expansionsAwesome game.HonestmulletVersion: 1.0.1

Great implementation of great game.Great implementation of great game. AI’s in expert mode are pretty tough competition..SomervillePeterVersion: 1.0.2

SuperbA phenomenal adaptation of an excellent game..GtimerlingVersion: 1.1.10

Great port......of a great game..UnhandyandyVersion: 1.0.2

Un des meilleurs jeu de société sur l’app store!Une des meilleures adaption d’un jeu de société sur IOS. C’est un de nos jeux les plus joué en ligne avec des amis. Ils ont bien reproduit l’original et le serveur en ligne fonctionne très bien. Si vous chercher un bon jeu, c’est un classique! Dommage qu’il n’ait toujours pas les extensions..InvadexodVersion: 1.1.13

Excellent port with a few problems...The game is a faithful port of the board game and overall the UI is pretty good. There are some issues however. The main problem for me is that the game heats up my iPad to the point that it gets too hot to hold after about 10 min. This is something I have noticed on some other Unity based games. A few other minor issues is that notifications for in game achievements appear mostly cut off screen, also I’m unable to view bonus card information that are discarded. UPDATE: After trying this game on my new iPhone 8 I did not experience any overheating issues with the game. Admittedly it’s one of the better board game ports out there. I would be inclined to give it 5 stars if it didn’t turn my iPad into an oven. Unfortunately, I would like to leverage the bigger screen but I can’t play it on the iPad as is..YBeauchampsVersion: 1.0.1

The best IOS board game we ownThis is literally the game we play most on our IPad (over hundreds of times), it’s a perfect port of a deep and ever renewing game, we can’t recommend highly enough.KokoglaceVersion: 1.1.13

Super jeu !Je ne connaissais pas la version traditionnelle du jeu, mais j’ai été conquis par la version iPad. Le jeu est très addictif, les graphismes et la musique sont très agréables et l’IA est bien dosée. Un de mes jeux préférés sur iOS..Zyrtec27Version: 1.1.6

Great Port - Online Multiplayer is not greatEverything about the game is amazing, but how does a game in 2022 not have a way to matchmake and rank players online? This is a MUST feature as getting an online game going with people is nearly impossible. I would only recommend this game for those who want to play against the AI..HugePianistVersion: 1.1.13

Small/Large Mosque bugWould give 5 stars but there’s a pretty major bug in that the goods-cost of the mosque is only ever 1 good, when it should be 2/3/4/5 goods depending on the revealed mosque tile. This has a pretty significant impact on gameplay. Otherwise, lovely game..MsJoHughesVersion: 1.1.13

Great game!Thanks great game! Can you create the expansion with coffee? I find it enhances the game quite nicely. To the other reviewer, the small/large mosques require you to have your cart maxed according to the next tile you can buy, but it only ever costs one good when you purchase the tile..Jo2003123008Version: 1.1.6

Great port, but bug?This is a nice port of the game. But, is there a bug on the small/large mosque? I find it only costs one good instead of two to buy the upgrades?.HubiquitousVersion: 1.0.2

Great Game but freezes every 3-4 gamesI really like the game, and it pays really well but it seems like when I try to play multiple games in a row it will freeze during the 3rd or 4th game. Only thing is to completely shut down the app. Then it allows me to re enter my game but loses a couple turns. Very weird and frustrating..DSoftheForceVersion: 1.1.0

Great ImplementationGreat game and fun. Expansion please..Blink625Version: 1.0.1

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Istanbul: Digital Edition Negative Reviews

Good Implementation ok Good MechanicsThe game Istanbul has interesting mechanics. This app makes playing it intuitive. However, I uninstalled it because it depicts no women; it’s exotifying of Turkish people and society; and has the thematic element of sending the other players family members to prison which pairs poorly with the previous. On the whole it makes me feel a bit icky, and so avoidably so. Good game otherwise and a good app..OtakirVersion: 1.0.2

Errors with online playDoes not allow creating or joining online games. Gives an indecipherable error when creating room.ArkofcovenantVersion: 1.1.6

How the heck do you reset your account?!There is no reset your account name or set up a new one with your original email! All you can do is reset your password. Fix this ASAP.Jc127Version: 1.1.3

So brokenThe latest version causes this otherwise fine game to crash immediately..Bphunter1972Version: 1.1.3

Too confusing for meThis is quite an elaborate game. I tried bcz of the high reviews, but gave up trying to understand it..LalalalalalahVersion: 1.1.13

Crashes every time.Just purchased this. iPhone X can’t get passed the loading screen. Kicks it to the home screen. Don’t download!.ScaffeldVersion: 1.0.1

Horrible for iPad miniNo way to pop out locations easily to see them. Ok if you really know the game already maybe..Queen BeachVersion: 1.1.5

Online failHave yet to play a game thru. Someone always goes afk and then you wait. Copy risk model and this game will be more fun.Traveling guy 85Version: 1.0.1

Timeout not configurable and too shortGameplay seems great..Amcy60Version: 1.1.8

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