# Welcome To...: Doomsday Thematic Neighborhood

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2019
- **BGG Rating**: 7.5
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-100 (Best with: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
- **Duration**: 25 min
- **Weight**: 1.67 / 5
- **Designers**: Benoit Turpin
- **Artists**: Anne Heidsieck
- **Publishers**: Deep Water Games
- **Categories**: City Building, Expansion for Base-game
- **Mechanics**: Bingo, Contracts, Paper-and-Pencil, Pattern Building, Simultaneous Action Selection, Solo / Solitaire Game

## Verdict
Fans of city planning and survival themes will love this expansion, and the bingo twist adds unexpected fun.Massive life‑saving stakesBingo integrationEnjoyable solo modeNot for high‑complexity seekersRequires paper‑and‑pencil focusRECOMMENDED

## Description
Welcome to the world of **Welcome To…: Doomsday Thematic Neighborhood**, an expansion that turns the classic neighborhood game into a nuclear survival scenario with a dash of bingo and contracts. Instead of just decorating the map, you now get to save lives while trying to rack up points. Each pack brings three city‑plan cards that introduce new ways to score and new building combinations. The bingo mechanic has you marking houses as they’re built, while contracts let you promise to rescue a specific number of people on each street. The paper‑and‑pencil component adds a manual‑writing element: you draw the neighborhoods, jot down scores, and plan your strategies. Pattern building emerges when you line up houses, bunkers, and roads to create winning sequences. Players select actions simultaneously, revealing them all at once to prevent anyone from gaining an information edge. If you enjoy solo play, this pack works in solitaire mode, offering unique challenges for those who want to test their skills alone. The expansion was crowdfunded on Kickstarter, so you already know the community is super engaged. In short, **Welcome To…: Doomsday** adds depth, variety, and an apocalyptic theme that keeps everyone on edge while trying to save as many lives as possible. Perfect for fans of bingo mechanics, city planning, and that post‑apocalypse survival vibe, but who still want group fun.

## FAQ
### How long does a game last with this expansion?
Playtime stays between 25 and 30 minutes, depending on player count and the complexity of the city‑plan cards.

### How many players can use the expansion?
The expansion works with 1 to 100 players, just like the base game, making it great for huge groups or solo play.

### What additional components does the expansion bring?
Three city‑plan cards, street bonus tokens, and new bunker tiles that add rescue options.

### Does the expansion work well in solo mode?
Yes, it includes solo rules that keep the bingo and contract mechanics, offering unique challenges for a single player.

### How does the bingo mechanic affect strategy?
You need to plan house placements to maximize bingo lines while also fulfilling contracts for extra points.

### Does the expansion increase game complexity?
No, it keeps the base game’s simplicity, adding only new scoring options and building variations.

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