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Ludopedia
7.7
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BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
If you enjoy Cities and want more variety and a fresh strategic twist, this expansion is for you!
Highlights
- New achievement tiles
- Theater mini-expansion
- More scoring options
- Expands the base game
Keep in mind
- One theater per game rule
- Adds light complexity
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Get ready to level up your Cities game with its first expansion, packed with fresh content! This gem introduces 11 new City Achievement tiles, each featuring two distinct, breathtaking cities from around the globe. Imagine: Budapest and Kecskemét in Hungary, Hamburg and Berlin in Germany, Paris and Nancy in France, and so on, spanning the Czech Republic, Netherlands, Russia, South Korea, Poland, China, Chile, Italy, and Japan. Each tile offers a glimpse into a new challenge!
But that's not all – there's also the "Theaters" mini-expansion, including 4 theater tokens. The mechanic is simple yet brilliant: when you're about to take a tile from the Feature tile row, you can opt to discard a Monument or Special feature tile you just claimed to take a Theater token from the supply instead. But remember, you can only take one theater token per game, so choose your moment wisely! Once you've secured your theater, simply place it on a city space in your city.
At the end of the game, these theaters offer bonus points! You'll score 1 point for each building located in the same row and/or column as your theater token that matches the theater's color. It's a fantastic way to add another strategic and visual layer to your board, encouraging more refined planning to maximize your scores. This expansion is perfect for those who already enjoy Cities and are looking for more variety and new ways to score.
But that's not all – there's also the "Theaters" mini-expansion, including 4 theater tokens. The mechanic is simple yet brilliant: when you're about to take a tile from the Feature tile row, you can opt to discard a Monument or Special feature tile you just claimed to take a Theater token from the supply instead. But remember, you can only take one theater token per game, so choose your moment wisely! Once you've secured your theater, simply place it on a city space in your city.
At the end of the game, these theaters offer bonus points! You'll score 1 point for each building located in the same row and/or column as your theater token that matches the theater's color. It's a fantastic way to add another strategic and visual layer to your board, encouraging more refined planning to maximize your scores. This expansion is perfect for those who already enjoy Cities and are looking for more variety and new ways to score.
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4
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Categories
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Publisher
Devir
Designer
Phil Walker-Harding, Steve Finn
Artist
Jorge Tabanera Redondo
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Does this expansion require the base Cities game?
Yes, absolutely! This is an expansion, so you need to own the base Cities game to play with these new additions.
How many players does this expansion support?
It supports the same player count as the base game, which is for 2 to 4 players.
Does the game time increase significantly with this expansion?
The expansion adds a bit more depth, but the playtime should remain similar to the original, around 45 to 60 minutes.
Are the new rules complicated to learn?
The new rules are quite straightforward. The theater mechanic is intuitive, and the new achievement tiles add variety without being overwhelming.
What are the achievement tiles?
These are tiles representing landmarks or features of real-world cities. They introduce new scoring opportunities and objectives to the game.
Is it worth buying if I only play Cities occasionally?
If you enjoy Cities and want to add some extra spice to your games, yes! It enhances replayability without making the game overly complex.
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