Machi Koro*
Machi Koro is a light and fast-paced city-building board game, where players take on the role of mayor of a small town, striving to develop it into a thriving city.
Gameplay Overview
- Role of Mayor: Players act as mayors of their own cities, starting with a few basic establishments.
- City Development: The objective is to expand the city by building new establishments and completing landmarks.
- Dice Rolling Mechanism: Players roll one or two dice each turn to activate city establishments.
- Income Collection: Earn money based on the dice roll and the buildings owned.
- Strategic Building: Choose which new buildings to construct, each with different effects and income opportunities.
- Interaction with Opponents: Some buildings allow players to benefit from each other's dice rolls.
- Race to Completion: The first player to complete all their landmarks wins the game.
- Player Count: Designed for 2-4 players.
Conclusion
Machi Koro is a charming and engaging game for players who enjoy light strategy and city-building themes. Its simple mechanics, combined with the luck of dice rolls and the choices of which buildings to construct, make it accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of players. The game's appeal lies in its quick gameplay and the dynamic interaction between players, as they race to grow their cities and complete landmarks. Machi Koro is well-suited for families and casual gamers looking for an easy-to-learn and entertaining board game.
Nominated for 6 awards and won 1.
⭐️ Nominated for Spiel des Jahres 2015
- 2 - 4 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
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