7.3
rating
Ludopedia
6.6
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
Want to build a city quickly and anywhere? Micro City is the right choice, with modes to play alone, against a friend, or even in a cooperative duo!
Highlights
- Portable and quick to play
- Solo and 2-player modes
- High replayability
- Engaging theme
Keep in mind
- Dice luck can be a factor
- Minimal text on cards
- Simple resource management
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About the game
What you do in a play session
No need to be stuck at home to build your metropolis! Micro City (Second Edition) is the perfect game to carry in your bag, whether you're playing at home, on the train, or even on a plane. As the name suggests, it's a compact game that puts you in the shoes of an urban planner tasked with building the best city. Its beauty lies in its variety: with several game modes, challenges ranging from easy to difficult, and a board that changes with each game thanks to the random distribution of districts, no two games will be alike. Your main goal is to build structures, and for that, you'll need materials obtained through your actions. But watch out: time is short! You have a limited number of rounds to meet your goal, so every decision counts. In the second edition, the developers really outdid themselves with 2 brand-new game modes and other improvements. If you already enjoyed the solo version, you can now invite a friend to compete or even face cooperative challenges as a duo. Gameplay begins with a dice roll that helps you decide which card from your hand to play. Each card moves your builder through the city, allowing you to perform basic or advanced actions (if you have the right die!). At the end of the action, you gain benefits from the district where you landed. Just be careful: using a district consumes an investment token and temporarily blocks it. Planning is key to prevent your city from turning into chaos!
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Best player count
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2
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Thistroy Games, GateOnGames, Giant Roc, TGG Games
Designer
Kamil Langie, Michał Jagodziński
Artist
Jarosław Wajs, Paweł Niziołek
Community
Data from BoardGameGeek
2,187owners
207wishlist
22want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
What is the average playtime for Micro City?
Games typically last between 10 and 30 minutes, depending on the game mode and player experience.
How many players can participate?
Micro City is designed for 1 or 2 players. The second edition expanded the options to include solo, competitive, and cooperative modes for two.
Is the game difficult to learn?
The complexity is considered low to moderate (BGG weight of 1.96). The basic rules are simple, but strategies can deepen with practice.
Does it require a lot of space to play?
No! It's a compact game, ideal for playing at home, while traveling, or in small spaces. Perfect for those seeking portability.
Is the game heavily language-dependent?
The second edition has very little text on the cards, making it easily memorable or adaptable for non-English speakers.
Who do you recommend Micro City for?
We recommend it for those looking for a quick game with good replayability, playable solo or as a duo, and that fits in a pocket or backpack.
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