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Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
Fans of card games with a twist will love City Tricks. It blends trick-taking and city building in a way you've never seen!
Highlights
- Innovative trick-taking + building mechanic
- Fast and dynamic gameplay (20 minutes)
- Constant player interaction
- Secret objectives add strategic layers
Keep in mind
- Only works well with exactly 3 players
- Can be frustrating if you dislike adapting plans
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About the game
What you do in a play session
City Tricks is a 3-player card game that blends trick-taking with city building. Every card you play can contribute to a shared, growing city, and every trick you win dictates how it evolves. Winning a trick gives you control over card placement, but losing lets you choose which card must be placed. With secret objectives in play, will your urban design dominate the skyline, or will your opponents pave over your path to victory? It's a fast-paced game (20 minutes) that requires both strategy and adaptability as the city grows unpredictably each round. Perfect for those who enjoy games that mix classic mechanics in fresh ways.
Best player count
BGG community vote
3
OK
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Publisher
Travel-Games.co.uk
Designer
Wesley Ingham
Community
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can play?
City Tricks is exclusively for 3 players. It doesn't work well with more or fewer.
How long does a game take?
About 20 minutes on average - perfect for a quick, intense play session.
Is it hard to learn?
Not at all! If you've played any trick-taking game before, you'll pick it up fast. The rules are simple but the strategies run deep.
Does it need a lot of table space?
No, you just need space for the shared city cards in the center and your hand of cards.
Who is this game for?
For those who enjoy interactive card games with strategy, but want something different from the classics.
