
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,038
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Jambo
- 2 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2004

Rules assistance for Istanbul: The Dice Game – Die Moschee-Erweiterung
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Istanbul: The Dice Game – Die Moschee-Erweiterung is an expansion for Istanbul: The Dice Game released in 2018 for 2–4 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Rüdiger Dorn and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Dice Rolling, and Action Points.
Available at conventions Postcard-sized expansion with 2 tiles printed on the card that can be used instead of buying a tile from the selection on the table. - spend 2 brown joker tiles: You get 6 Lira, 1 crystal, and 1 bonus card. - spend 4 crystals to take 1 ruby from anywhere on the board. Place 1 of the spent resources on the tile which was used. This tile can't be used again during this game. Those tiles do not count for having 4/5 bought tiles.
Istanbul: The Dice Game – Die Moschee-Erweiterung supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Istanbul: The Dice Game – Die Moschee-Erweiterung is 20–40 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Istanbul: The Dice Game – Die Moschee-Erweiterung for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Istanbul: The Dice Game – Die Moschee-Erweiterung has a complexity rating of 1.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Istanbul: The Dice Game – Die Moschee-Erweiterung belongs to these categories: Dice and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Dice Rolling, and Action Points. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Istanbul: The Dice Game – Die Moschee-Erweiterung are: Rüdiger Dorn. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Istanbul: The Dice Game – Die Moschee-Erweiterung as an expansion for Istanbul: The Dice Game. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Istanbul: The Dice Game to use it. Check that your edition of Istanbul: The Dice Game is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.