Istanbul

In Istanbul, players take on the roles of merchants navigating the bustling bazaar to collect rubies. Each player controls a merchant and a set of assistants, moving them strategically across a modular board composed of location tiles. The core gameplay loop involves gathering goods at specific locations and then utilizing your assistants to transport them to other locations in exchange for resources and ultimately, rubies.

Careful planning and efficient movement are crucial as you compete against other merchants to be the first to acquire a predetermined number of rubies. The modular board ensures a different layout each game, adding replayability and demanding adaptable strategies. Efficiently managing your assistants and optimizing your routes through the bazaar is key to achieving economic success and claiming victory in Istanbul.