# Noxford

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2016
- **BGG Rating**: 6.1
- **BGG Rank**: #8950
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 20-40 min
- **Weight**: 1.77 / 5
- **Designers**: Henri Kermarrec
- **Artists**: Maud Chalmel
- **Publishers**: Capsicum Games, Quick Simple Fun Games, Spiele-Offensive.de
- **Categories**: Card Game, City Building, Territory Building
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Hand Management, Tile Placement

## Verdict
For fans of card games with a dash of area control and a steampunk theme full of personalityFast and dynamicStrategic decisions every roundWell-executed steampunk themeMight feel too straightforward for complexity loversCard luck can be a factorRECOMMENDED

## Description
In Noxford, you’re the boss of a crime syndicate trying to dominate the richest districts of this ever-expanding steampunk city. The game is all about cards, which you place on the table to mark territory—but watch out for barracks, which can wipe out your influence! Each district card is worth points, with bonuses if it matches your syndicate’s 'favorite racket.' The strategy lies in knowing when to claim new areas, block opponents, or hold cards for future plays. When someone runs out of syndicate cards, it’s scoring time: whoever has the most influence in the districts takes the points and control of the city. A fast-paced game with meaningful decisions every round—perfect for fans of 'pick-and-place' with hints of bluffing and area control.

## FAQ
### Best player count?
Best with 3 or 4, but works well at 2 if you like a tighter showdown.

### Kid-friendly?
Crime theme is lighthearted. If they handle Uno or Ticket to Ride, they’ll be fine.

### Takes up a lot of table space?
Nope! It’s all cards—starts small and expands as the game progresses.

### Is it complex?
Lightweight (1.7/5). Simple rules but strategic depth if you want it.

### Language-dependent?
None! Universal symbols and no card text.