7.8
rating
Ludopedia
6.9
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
Enjoy games with dice rolling and village building? My Village brings the charm of Village with a new dynamic that will keep you hooked!
Highlights
- Engaging dice mechanic
- Familiar Village theme
- Good replayability
- Village progression
Keep in mind
- Citizen death can frustrate
- Dice luck dependency
- Initial learning curve
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About the game
What you do in a play session
If you enjoy the vibe of the game Village, get ready for another dose of community development in My Village! Here, each player takes full control of their own village, charting the fate of its inhabitants. While it brings back familiar elements like the life-time track and the village chronicle, My Village introduces a brand-new dynamic with a dice system that changes how you plan your actions. It's like revisiting a beloved place, but with a surprising twist that makes it fresh and exciting.
The game unfolds with each player managing their own village and its five citizens. Each round, the active player rolls the dice, and then everyone at the table, in turn order, uses these dice to acquire new buildings, hire people, or perform other important actions. The catch is that each action consumes time, and black dice add an extra time cost. Just like in the original game, a time marker advances, and when it completes a lap, someone in the village dies. This mechanic adds a strategic layer, as certain actions depend on specific citizens, and their demise can close off certain options. The beauty lies in balancing the village's progress with time management and the survival of its inhabitants, all while adapting to dice rolls and opponents' choices. It's a game that demands planning, but with room to adapt to the twists and turns the dice bring.
The game unfolds with each player managing their own village and its five citizens. Each round, the active player rolls the dice, and then everyone at the table, in turn order, uses these dice to acquire new buildings, hire people, or perform other important actions. The catch is that each action consumes time, and black dice add an extra time cost. Just like in the original game, a time marker advances, and when it completes a lap, someone in the village dies. This mechanic adds a strategic layer, as certain actions depend on specific citizens, and their demise can close off certain options. The beauty lies in balancing the village's progress with time management and the survival of its inhabitants, all while adapting to dice rolls and opponents' choices. It's a game that demands planning, but with room to adapt to the twists and turns the dice bring.
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Best player count
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2
BEST
3
REC
4
OK
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
eggertspiele, 999 Games, Gigamic, hobbity.eu, Hobby Japan, Pegasus Spiele, Stronghold Games, Swan Panasia Co., Ltd., uplay.it edizioni
Designer
Inka Brand, Markus Brand
Artist
Dennis Lohausen
Community
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5,619owners
551wishlist
80want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
What is the average playtime for My Village?
A game of My Village typically lasts between 60 and 90 minutes, depending on the number of players and their familiarity with the rules.
Is My Village an expansion for the game Village?
No, My Village is a standalone game. It shares the theme and some elements with Village but has its own mechanics and does not require the original game.
How many players can participate?
The game is designed for 2 to 4 players.
Is the game heavily luck-dependent?
Dice rolling introduces an element of luck, but the strategy of how to use the available dice and long-term planning are crucial for victory.
Is it a complex game?
My Village has a medium weight (3.09/5 on BGG), making it accessible for those already familiar with modern board games, but it might present a slight learning curve for beginners.
Who is My Village recommended for?
It's a great choice for fans of the game Village, players who enjoy games with worker placement and dice rolling, and those looking for a village-building game with a strategic twist.
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