Istanbul expansions
Istanbul: Mocha & Baksheesh vs Istanbul: Letters & Seals
| Question | Istanbul: Mocha & Baksheesh | Istanbul: Letters & Seals |
|---|---|---|
| Our label | Buy this first | Worth it |
| Buy order | #1 for Istanbul | #2 for Istanbul |
| What it adds | Four new places to visit, more interaction between players, a coffee good and new ways to earn rubies via the tavern and guild hall. | Mail delivery to shopkeepers for money, secret-society information sold for rubies, and a slower companion who needs no assistants. |
| What it fixes | — | — |
| Type | Expansion | Expansion |
| Players | 2–5 players | 2–5 players |
| Rules load | About the same rules load | About the same rules load |
| Best for | Fine for any group | Fine for any group |
| What you need | Just the base game | Just the base game |
| Price guide | — | — |
| More | Istanbul: Mocha & Baksheesh details | Istanbul: Letters & Seals details |