Helsinki

In Helsinki, you take on the role of an urban planner tasked with covering the famous Senate Square with stylish pavilions to shield pedestrians from the rain. Inspired by Copenhagen but with an added layer of challenge, this game invites strategic thinking.

The central board depicts the square, divided into spaces, and colorful cards featuring various shapes. On your turn, you move your pawn around the square and decide: draw cards into your hand (watch out for the 7-card limit!) or build a pavilion. To build, you play a card showing the desired color and shape, then play additional cards of the same color to match the piece's size. The magic happens when you 'slide' the piece onto your personal player board, covering spaces and aiming to complete rows and columns.

Covering specific areas rewards you with coats of arms, which act as currency for activating unique one-time special actions. The goal is to accumulate the most points by completing your rows and columns of pavilions. It's a game that demands planning, hand management, and a keen eye to optimize your moves and maximize your score. Perfect for those who enjoy tile-placement games with a strategic twist and a slightly unusual theme.