Rolling Heights — Price & soundtrack

Alderac Entertainment Group, Game Harbor, Maldito Games · Board game · 2023
7.8 Ludopedia 7.5 BGG 1–4 · best 3 Solo 45–60 min Weight 2.6/5
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7.8 rating Ludopedia
7.5 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

Perfect for those who love seeing the city grow on the table and enjoy the thrill of pushing their luck. The 3D visuals are the star of the show!

Highlights
  • Impressive and tactile 3D components
  • Constant tension in the push-your-luck
  • Satisfying worker progression
  • Theme of construction very well applied
Keep in mind
  • Luck can be frustrating at key moments
  • Learning curve for beginners
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Imagine yourself as an ambitious general contractor in the 1920s, during the golden age of urban expansion. In Rolling Heights, your goal is to turn the city into a monument to your success, but there's a quirky twist: your workers are literally meeples that you roll just like dice!

The dynamics are simple yet tense. When you roll your meeples, those that land standing up are ready for work, providing construction materials and special actions. Those that land face-down? Well, they've decided to take the day off and produce nothing. This is where the big dilemma comes in: you can push your luck and re-roll to get more active workers, but be careful! If you push too far, you might lose precious materials essential for your construction projects.

As you complete buildings, you gain prestige and, more importantly, new workers. With a larger crew, you can tackle increasingly ambitious projects, moving from small houses to towering skyscrapers that dominate the skyline. The game blends the adrenaline of 'push your luck' with the satisfaction of seeing the city physically grow on the table. Do you have the audacity to build the city's next historical landmark, or will you let the competition take all the fame? Put on your hard hat and good luck with your rolls!

Expansions

Published additional content

2 items

Rules videos

Learn by watching before you open the box

4 videos

Best player count

BGG community vote

1–4 players
1 REC
2 BEST
3 BEST
4 OK

Soundtrack

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Families

Components: 3-Dimensional (3D) Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Decades: The 1920's Interwar period (Nov. 1918 - Aug. 1939)
Publisher Alderac Entertainment Group, Game Harbor, Maldito Games, Rozum, Tabletop KZ, White Goblin Games
Designer John D. Clair
Artist Kwanchai Moriya

Community

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181want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
Is the game too complex?
It's classified as an Expert game, so it has several strategic layers, but the meeple-rolling mechanic is intuitive and fun.
How long does a game take?
Usually between 45 and 60 minutes, keeping the game flow quite dynamic.
Does it work well in solo mode?
Yes! The game features specific mechanics for those who want to build their city alone.
Do the 3D components get in the way?
On the contrary, they provide incredible immersion, turning your table into a real construction site.
Do I need to know English to play?
Hardly. There is very little text; most information is visual or easily memorizable.
Who would you recommend this game to?
To those who enjoy city-building games and like risk management and controlled luck mechanics.

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