You know that feeling of wanting to give your city a little 'upgrade' to make it even more interesting? That's exactly what this promotional pack does. Cities: Essen/Indianapolis Promo isn't a full game, but rather a special seasoning for those who already own the Cities base game and want to expand their scoring and exploration possibilities.

The highlight here is the introduction of a new achievement board. Instead of sticking to the standard objectives, you now have the chance to focus on the iconic tourist spots and attractions of two very different cities: Essen, Germany (the heart of board game culture), and Indianapolis, USA. This injects an extra dose of variety into your matches, forcing players to rethink their strategies to conquer these new landmarks.

In practice, the game dynamics remain the same ones you already know and love, but with additional layers of objectives. It's the perfect choice for that group that has already mastered the basic mechanics and feels the experience is becoming repetitive. By adding these new attractions, the game gets a second wind, turning the urban race into something more diversified. If you enjoy collecting landmarks and want to see your city grow with real-world references from amazing places, this small add-on is the way to go. It's simple to implement, doesn't increase the game's complexity, but changes how you plan your next steps on the board. Get your urban planning ready, because Essen and Indianapolis have entered the race!