Urbania

Hey folks! Let's talk about Urbania. This game drops you into the heart of a city that's seen better days but is now crying out for a revival. Your mission? Renovate old buildings and, of course, build a modern metropolis on top of it all! It's like an urban 'before and after,' but with strategy and profit mixed in.

On your turn, you have a menu of four actions: draw cards (from resource or project piles, or the resource pool), renovate a building, hire a specialist, or submit a project. But pay attention: you can perform the same action twice! To renovate, use cards with construction helmet icons; to hire, use coin icons. The cool part is that leftover cards from one action can be used for another. If you use coins to hire, the helmets are gone; if you use helmets to renovate, the coins remain for later. Got it?

Scoring is also varied. Renovating buildings gives you immediate points. Specialists you control are worth points at the end of your turn, depending on the type of building constructed. And the secret projects? Ah, those score at the end of the game in four different ways: based on the area built, the type of building, or the presence of specialists. It's a game with a city-building vibe, where you need to manage your hand of cards well and keep an eye on who's dominating each part of the map. A cool challenge for those who enjoy planning and watching the city grow!

With a quick playtime of about 45 minutes and for up to 5 players, Urbania offers an agile experience, but with interesting strategic decisions. It's a great choice for those who enjoy medium-weight games with a touch of area control and resource management.