Skyrise

Roxley, Arclight Games, CoolPlay · Board game · 2024

Ludopedia: 8.4 Ludopedia
BoardGameGeek: 7.7 BoardGameGeek
Players: 2–4 · best 4
Play Time: 30–90 min
Weight: Weight 2.2/5
Year: Year 2024
Minimum age: Minimum age 14+

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RECOMMENDED

Skyrise is for those who enjoy a strategic challenge with clever auctions and fierce territorial disputes, all set in a visually stunning world!

Highlights

Innovative spatial auction
Engaging Art Deco theme
High replayability
Deep strategic decisions
Intense player interaction

Keep in mind

Can be a bit long
Moderate language dependency
Initial learning curve

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About the game

What you do in a play session

In Skyrise, you are one of humanity's greatest visionaries, summoned by the Mayor to build a magnificent city in the sky, a true tribute to art, science, and beauty. But, of course, only one of you can be eternally remembered as the greatest artisan! To prove your worth, you'll dive into a brilliant spatial auction system, competing for strategic sites to construct your wonders. The goal is to gain favor across various islands and factions, fulfill secret and public objectives, court mysterious Patrons, and, naturally, erect your own unique Wonder that will leave everyone in awe. Skyrise invites you on an interactive journey where the cityscape grows with each turn, decisions are weighty, resources are scarce, and the stakes continuously rise until the final scores are revealed. It's an experience that keeps you enthralled from start to finish, inspired by Sebastien Pauchon's 2008 Spiel Des Jahres recommended Metropolys. Get ready to build your legacy in the skies!

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Best player count

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2–4 players

2 REC

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4 BEST

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Publisher Roxley, Arclight Games, CoolPlay, CrowD Games, Devir, Game Harbor, Giant Roc, Laguna, Lucky Duck Games

Designer Adam Wyse, Gavan Brown, Sébastien Pauchon

Artist Andrew Bosley, Damien Mammoliti, James Van Niekerk

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How many players does Skyrise support, and what's the best player count?

Skyrise is designed for 2 to 4 players. While it works well at all counts, many find it shines brightest with 3 or 4 players, where the competition for building spaces and the interaction in auctions become more intense and strategic.

What is the average playtime for a game of Skyrise?

A game of Skyrise typically lasts between 30 and 90 minutes. The time can vary significantly depending on the number of players and the group's familiarity with the game's rules and strategies.

Is Skyrise a complex game for beginners?

With a BGG weight of 2.24/5, Skyrise is considered a medium-complexity game. It features a unique auction system that might take a round or two to fully grasp, but the core rules are intuitive, and the overall experience is quite rewarding.

What are the highlights of Skyrise's components?

Skyrise stands out for its high-quality components, including detailed miniatures representing the constructions and a modular board that ensures an immersive visual and tactile experience, in addition to contributing to replayability.

Does Skyrise have a lot of player interaction?

Yes, interaction is a strong point in Skyrise! The spatial auction system and the competition for influence in board areas ensure that players are constantly reacting to each other's moves, making every decision important and engaging.

What is the main objective to win in Skyrise?

To win in Skyrise, you need to accumulate the most victory points by the end of the game. This is primarily achieved by winning building sites through auctions, gaining favor from islands and factions, completing objectives (secret and public), and constructing your personal Wonder.