Between Two Cities: Capitals

Arclight Games, Ghenos Games, SD Games · Board game · 2017
8.4 Ludopedia 7.6 BGG 1–7 · best 5 Solo 30–35 min Weight 2.2/5
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Loved Between Two Cities and want more? This expansion adds extra spice with new urban planning challenges!

Highlights
  • More options and complexity
  • Increased replayability
  • New scoring strategies
  • Smooth integration with base
Keep in mind
  • Requires the base game
  • Slightly increases complexity
  • New rules to learn
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Hey there, board game enthusiasts! Ready to take your city-building fame to the next level? In Between Two Cities: Capitals, you're no longer just a nobody building a random neighborhood. Now, two capital cities are eyeing you to construct their urban centers! And it's not just about placing a building here and another there. You'll have to deal with the terrain, the demands of the districts, and still satisfy the citizens living there. This expansion supercharges the base game with new challenges: landscape mats that give each city a unique flair, districts that grant bonuses if you connect specific tile types, and civic buildings, which are a special touch – each wanting to be adjacent to certain things and not others. Remember: this gem doesn't run on its own; you NEED the original Between Two Cities game to play. If you enjoy planning, optimizing, and strategically watching your city grow, and want more options and replayability for your favorite game, this expansion is for you! It's the kind of game that makes you think a bit more, but without losing that quick and fun vibe we all love.

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Rules manual — Between Two Cities: Capitals Portuguese · PDF
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Misc: Watch It Played How To Videos Organizations: Automa Factory
Publisher Arclight Games, Ghenos Games, SD Games, Stonemaier Games
Designer Ben Rosset, Matthew O'Malley
Artist Agnieszka Dabrowiecka, Beth Sobel, Laura Bevon

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Do I need the base game Between Two Cities to play this expansion?
Yes! Between Two Cities: Capitals is an expansion and cannot be played on its own. You need the base game to use the new components and rules.
How many players can play with the expansion?
The expansion maintains the player count of the base game, supporting 1 to 7 players.
Does the expansion make the game longer or more complicated?
It adds more options and a bit more strategic complexity, but the playtime remains similar as the core simultaneous selection and building mechanics stay quick.
What are the main new components?
The expansion introduces landscape mats that define the initial layout, district tiles that offer bonuses for connections, and civic building tiles with adjacency requirements.
Is this expansion good for hobby beginners?
If the person has already played and enjoyed the base game, yes! For someone completely new, it might be better to start with the base game first to understand the core mechanics.
Does the expansion add a solo mode?
Yes, the expansion includes components and rules for a solo mode, utilizing the Automa Factory system.