Sunshine City
Coffeebean Games · Board game · 2022
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Solo
30–60 min
Weight 2.1/5
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Our Verdict
Sunshine City is a great pick for those who enjoy roll-and-write games with a strategic touch and an optimistic theme. If you like building and optimizing, you'll love it!
Highlights
- Thematic city building
- Simple to learn and play
- Scales for many players
- Engaging Solarpunk theme
Keep in mind
- Dice luck can be a factor
- Limited direct player interaction
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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Let's build a greener future in Sunshine City! This game is for those who enjoy seeing a metropolis transform into an ecological oasis, you know? The idea is to upgrade your buildings, devise some cool technologies, and gain support from both public and private sectors. It's a roll-and-write-and-move style game, playable by any number of people, from one player to... well, all your friends! Each round, the excitement comes from rolling two dice. With the lower result, you move one of your three workers – the builder, the inventor, or the lobbyist. With the higher result, you move a different worker. Wherever they land in your city's seven districts, you collect resources. Then the magic happens: builders use resources to increase the city's production, inventors spend them to unlock special abilities that give the game an upgrade, and lobbyists gain support for projects, opening doors to unique and powerful abilities. The ultimate goal? Be the first to build seven solar farms in your city. It's a race against time (and against other players!) to see who builds the brightest and most sustainable future. Perfect for those who like to plan, optimize, and watch their city grow, all with a very optimistic and sustainable sci-fi vibe.
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Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Coffeebean Games
Designer
Peter C. Hayward
Artist
Jon Merchant
Is Sunshine City a solo game?
Yes! Sunshine City includes specific rules for a single player to enjoy the experience of building their futuristic city alone.
How many players can participate?
The cool thing is that it supports any number of players! From 1 up to... well, as many people as can fit at the table and want to play!
Is the game complicated to learn?
Not at all! The main mechanic is quite straightforward: roll dice, move workers, and collect resources. The rules are easy to grasp, ideal for beginners or those looking for something lighter.
How long does a game session last?
Typically, a game of Sunshine City takes between 30 and 60 minutes. You can play it quickly or extend it a bit if everyone is excited.
Does it require a lot of table space?
Being a 'paper-and-pencil' game, it doesn't demand as much space as games with many miniatures or large boards. You can play it comfortably.
What is the main objective of the game?
The goal is to be the first player to build seven solar farms in your city, transforming it into an ecological paradise.
Is the game's theme important?
Absolutely! The Solarpunk theme, which envisions a sustainable and optimistic future with green technology, is one of the game's major draws and is well-integrated into the mechanics.
