# Top Pop

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2023
- **BGG Rating**: 6.7
- **BGG Rank**: #17609
- **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 4, 5)
- **Duration**: 30-45 min
- **Weight**: 2.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Joshua J Mills, Mark McGee
- **Artists**: Christina Pittre, James Churchill
- **Publishers**: Talon Strikes Studios LLC
- **Categories**: Territory Building
- **Mechanics**: Set Collection

## Verdict
If you enjoy territory control games with a dash of set collection and a super fun retro theme, Top Pop is a great choice! It's a refreshing battle for the soda market!Strategic area controlThematic set collectionCharming, colorful componentsAccessible rules with depthHigh language dependencyInteraction can be aggressiveRECOMMENDED

## Description
Welcome to the 1960s, the golden era of soda pop! In Top Pop, you step into the shoes of a beverage tycoon, fighting to dominate the market for bottled soft drinks that are now hitting grocery store shelves and vending machines in major cities across America. The goal is straightforward: make your soda the most popular, crush the competition, and ensure only one brand reigns supreme. 

The game unfolds as players place city cards on the table and then stack their bottle caps – symbols of their company's influence – onto these cities. Each turn, the struggle intensifies: if your stack of caps is the highest in a city, you conquer it! If not, the battle continues on other fronts. Cities come in two types: day cities, played face-up for all to see, and night cities, revealed only to the player who played them and the person in front of them, adding a layer of mystery and strategy. 

At the end of the game, glory comes with points for majority control in cities and for collecting sets of them. For those seeking an extra challenge, the advanced version introduces special powers associated with each city, which are activated upon conquest and transferred when an opponent takes control. Get ready for a fierce and refreshing battle for the title of Top Pop!

## FAQ
### What is the main objective of Top Pop?
The objective is to dominate the 1960s soda market by conquering the most cities and collecting sets to achieve the highest score.

### How many players can participate?
Top Pop is designed for 2 to 5 players.

### How long does a game typically last?
A game usually takes between 30 and 45 minutes to play.

### Is the game easy to learn?
Yes, the basic rules are quite accessible with a smooth learning curve, but the advanced version adds more complexity.

### Do I need to know English to play?
Yes, the game has a high language dependency, with text on city cards that is essential for gameplay.

### Is it a family game?
With the caveat of language dependency, it's a game that can be enjoyed by families with teenagers and adults, especially if they like area control and set collection games.

### What are the main components?
The game includes city cards (day and night), bottle caps representing influence, and scoring markers.

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