Card City XL

AVStudioGames, LudiCreations · Board game · 2017
1–4 · best 1 Solo 15–45 min Weight 2.9/5
6.5 rating Ludopedia
6.2 rating BGG
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6.5 rating Ludopedia
6.2 rating BGG
Our Verdict

If you enjoy city-building games with a strategic twist and plenty of options, Card City XL is a sure bet! The variety of combos and the "I cut, you choose" mechanic guarantee fun every game.

Highlights
  • Lots of ways to play
  • Tense and fun interaction
  • Quick setup and play
  • Great replayability
Keep in mind
  • Can seem complex at first
  • Draft luck matters
  • Little direct interaction
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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About the game
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and build the metropolis of your dreams in Card City XL! If you enjoyed the original Card City, the XL version arrives with a bang, promising an even more robust and option-filled experience. Here, the challenge is to be the most visionary mayor, managing resources and expanding your city with cards representing buildings, services, and even problems like pollution. The game features 188 colorful cards and new interaction possibilities, such as two-colored cards that add an extra layer of strategy. The "I Cut, You Choose" mechanic ensures decisions are always tense, as you divide options and your opponents (or yourself, in solo mode!) choose first. "Open Drafting" gives you a clear view of available cards, but the right choice at the right time is crucial. And "Tile Placement" (or card placement, in this case) is the heart of the game, where you assemble your urban board. With three complexity levels, five victory conditions, and four sets of variants, the combinations are so numerous that the name "XL" makes perfect sense – there are 240 different ways to play! Whether you're a solo player seeking a quick challenge or a group wanting a friendly contest, Card City XL offers plenty of replayability. It's a game that challenges you to think ahead, optimize your choices, and perhaps create the most incredible city ever seen on a tabletop.
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Digital Implementations: Tabletopia Players: Games with Solitaire Rules Series: Small City Trilogy (Alban Viard)
Publisher AVStudioGames, LudiCreations
Designer Alban Viard
Artist Sarah Ponceblanc
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average playtime for Card City XL?
A game of Card City XL typically lasts between 15 and 45 minutes, depending on the number of players and the chosen complexity.
How many players can participate?
The game is for 1 to 4 players, making it great for solo players as well as groups.
Is Card City XL very difficult to learn?
It offers three complexity levels. The basic game is accessible, but the variants and victory conditions can increase the strategic challenge, requiring a few plays to master all the nuances.
What comes in the box?
The game contains 188 cards divided into 7 colors, along with components to represent the expanding city, such as two-colored and pollution cards.
Do I need to have played the original Card City to understand XL?
It's not required. Card City XL is an evolution and can be played and understood independently, although fans of the original will notice the improvements and new features.
Is player interaction high?
Interaction is more indirect, focused on draft choices and the 'I Cut, You Choose' mechanic. There's no direct combat, but competing for cards and how you divide options affect others.
Is it worth it for solo gamers?
Absolutely! The solo mode is well-implemented and offers a good challenge, with different objectives and difficulty levels to keep the experience interesting.