# New York City

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2022
- **BGG Rating**: 7.2
- **BGG Rank**: #4685
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 45-60 min
- **Weight**: 2.60 / 5
- **Designers**: Stefan Feld
- **Artists**: Klemens Franz
- **Publishers**: Queen Games, Evrikus, White Goblin Games
- **Categories**: Card Game, City Building
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Auction / Bidding, Open Drafting, Solo / Solitaire Game

## Verdict
If you enjoy strategic games with auctions and area control, New York City is a sure bet! It's your chance to get your hands dirty and build your slice of the Big Apple.Sharp strategy with auctionsEngaging city buildingDynamic card draftingQuality componentsAuction can be tenseRelies on player interactionInitial learning curveHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready to build the next metropolis in New York City! In this game, you'll become an urban magnate, erecting skyscrapers and developing transportation in the city that never sleeps. It's played over 5 rounds of pure strategy, where every decision counts. It all begins with a card draft: you and other players will select pairs of cards until you have a full hand, ready for action. Then comes the most exciting part: an auction! Here, the cards you play determine the strength of your bid, and whoever bids highest gets the bonus. The available actions are varied: advance on the Press track to set the turn order, get cash for special actions, recruit characters with unique abilities, grab blueprints to build skyscrapers, secure Prestige with valuable points, or even influence the value of boroughs. The cherry on top is the construction itself: placing your skyscrapers in the boroughs to compete for majority and secure points. Each borough has a different value each game, and the influence struggle is intense. Whoever dominates more areas comes out on top, but the second-place player also gets a slice of the pie. Oh, and there's a special bonus for building in every borough! With characters that lend a hand and the race for points, the player with the highest score wins. It's a clever game, inspired by Rialto, that will make you think about every move. Perfect for those who enjoy strategy with a touch of auction and area control.

## FAQ
### What is the average playtime for New York City?
A game of New York City typically lasts between 45 and 60 minutes, depending on the number of players and their familiarity with the rules.

### How many players can participate?
The game supports 1 to 4 players, making it suitable for solo players as well as small groups.

### Is the game very complicated?
New York City has a medium weight (2.6/5 on BGG), meaning it's not overly complex but requires good strategic planning. It's a more accessible 'expert' game.

### What do I do in the game?
You'll select cards through drafting, participate in auctions to determine action order, and use those actions to build skyscrapers in boroughs, aiming for area majority to score points.

### Is it a war game or a building game?
It's more focused on construction and urban development, with a strong competition for influence in the boroughs. There's no direct combat, but rather a strategic competition for points.

### Does it come with a solo mode?
Yes, New York City features an official solo mode, allowing you to play against a simulated opponent.

### Who would you recommend New York City to?
We recommend it for those who enjoy games with auction, card drafting, and area control mechanics, featuring a city-building theme and a solid strategic challenge.

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