Sky Towers

Ex First Games, EX1ST GAMES, Jelly Monster · Board game · 2024
2–4 · best 4 25–30 min Weight 1.4/5
6.7 rating Ludopedia
7.0 rating BGG
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6.7 rating Ludopedia
7.0 rating BGG
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RECOMMENDED

Looking for a quick, numerical game for the family? Sky Towers challenges you to build stylish towers summing to 21, with cards that do a bit of everything! It's guaranteed fun for those who enjoy light strategy.

Highlights
  • Easy to learn and play
  • Fun interaction with neighbors
  • Fast and dynamic
  • Nice visual and theme
Keep in mind
  • Focus on summing to 21
  • Can have card copying
  • Patience for math-averse players
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Forget boring buildings! In Sky Towers, we compete to see who builds the most stylish towers, reaching exactly 21 with cards numbered 1 to 10. Each card is a key piece: some help you snatch cards from opponents (oops!), others speed up your construction, and some even send constructions over to your neighbor (what did you expect being neighbors?). Just be careful not to copy the tower next door; nobody wants to be the copycat of the city!

The trick is that completed towers are worth points, and the score depends on the number of kites on the card – lower-value cards are worth more, quite clever! And there's more: finished towers and certain plays can grant a bonus at the end. But hey, what really counts are the completed towers; cards in hand or unfinished constructions are worth nothing.

The race is on to see who builds the perfect city before the deck runs out. You can play in teams, with partners exchanging cards to help the construction, or everyone for themselves. It's a fast-paced game with easy-to-grasp rules, perfect for families and those who enjoy a numerical challenge with a touch of interaction and visuals that take you on a world tour building iconic skyscrapers. Keep in mind it's a card game, but with one foot in math and the other in construction strategy!

Rules videos

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3 videos

Best player count

BGG community vote

2–4 players
2 OK
3 REC
4 BEST

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Game details

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Families

Theme: Construction
Publisher Ex First Games, EX1ST GAMES, Jelly Monster
Designer Charles Ward
Artist Charles Ward

Frequently Asked Questions

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7 questions
What is the average playtime for Sky Towers?
A game of Sky Towers usually lasts between 25 and 30 minutes, making it quite fast!
How many players can participate?
The game is for 2 to 4 players and works well across all player counts.
Is Sky Towers a difficult game to learn?
No, the complexity is low (1.4/5 on BGG), making it ideal for families and casual gamers.
What are the main components of the game?
The game primarily consists of cards numbered 1 to 10, which are used to build the towers.
Do you need to know a lot of math to play?
Simple addition is required to reach 21, but it doesn't demand advanced math skills. It's more of a light numerical reasoning game.
Does the game have a solo mode?
Sky Towers is a competitive game and does not have an official solo mode.
Who is this game best suited for?
It's great for families, players who enjoy quick card games with a touch of math and light interaction.

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