Chandigarh

Ludonova, Strohmann Games, Tesla Games · Board game · 2024
7.1 Ludopedia 7.0 BGG 2–4 · best 3 45–60 min Weight 2.4/5
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7.1 rating Ludopedia
7.0 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

If you enjoy city-building games with a twist of pattern planning and strategic movement, Chandigarh will hit the spot! It's a visually engaging game that rewards forward-thinking players.

Highlights
  • Creative pattern building
  • Smart tactical movement
  • Unique specialist powers
  • Visually appealing
Keep in mind
  • Can feel low interaction
  • Slight initial learning curve
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Hey everyone! Ready to get your hands dirty and build a city from the ground up? In Chandigarh, you step into the shoes of visionary urban planners, tasked with bringing the planned capital of Punjab to life, inspired by the work of master Le Corbusier. The city unfolds on a 4x4 modular board, where each sector has its plots and streets intersect at strategic junctions. Your goal is to fulfill the patterns of projects you choose, placing buildings and taking advantage of your fellow planners' constructions. You start with an architect at a junction and project cards that dictate your plans and movement. On each turn, you can move your architect around the city, stopping at junctions to place your buildings on empty plots adjacent to streets. Completing a sector gives you a chance to place a supervisor. But that's not all! You can grab new project cards, which influence which buildings you can take and how you score. When you complete four project cards in a row, the oldest card in the row is scored. And keep an eye on the specialists: four unique specialists are scattered across the city, and by building in their area, you gain unique powers that can turn the game in your favor, either with bonus points or special abilities. Whoever plans best and accumulates the most prestige wins!

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Best player count

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2–4 players
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3 BEST
4 REC

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Game details

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Country: India Digital Implementations: Board Game Arena Misc: LongPack Games Theme: City
Publisher Ludonova, Strohmann Games, Tesla Games
Designer Toni López
Artist Edu Valls

Community

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
What is the average playtime for Chandigarh?
A game of Chandigarh typically lasts between 45 and 60 minutes, depending on the player count and familiarity with the rules.
How many players can play Chandigarh?
The game is designed for 2 to 4 players, offering a dynamic experience across different group sizes.
Is Chandigarh a difficult game to learn?
The game's weight is estimated as moderate (around 2.35/5 on BGG). The basic rules are accessible, but mastering the strategies might take a few plays.
What are the main components of the game?
You'll find building pieces in different colors, project cards, a modular board representing the city, architect and supervisor markers, and specialist tokens.
Does the game have a lot of player interaction?
Interaction is more indirect, focusing on leveraging others' constructions and competing for strategic spots and specialists. Don't expect direct conflict.
Who is Chandigarh recommended for?
It's a great choice for those who enjoy pattern-building, city planning, and tactical movement games, with an interesting theme and a nice visual appeal.

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