Magnate: The First City*

Build a city and amass a fortune. Players become real estate developers aiming to create an empire during a citywide property boom. By acquiring valuable land and constructing buildings in strategic locations, they attract high-quality tenants and earn significant profits, while remaining mindful that every development also opens opportunities for rivals as the city expands.

This medium-weight strategy game accommodates 1-5 players, who grow their real estate empire through various actions such as purchasing land, constructing buildings, marketing developments, and selling properties for profit. Players can also attract tenants for their empty buildings each round, increasing their rental income and property value while creating new opportunities for themselves and their opponents.

Different types of tenants—apartments, offices, retail, and industry—are affected by nearby developments, necessitating clever tactical and strategic building to attract the right mix. As players acquire more land, property prices rise unstoppably, leading to an inevitable market crash that could devastate their holdings. The timing of this crash depends on player actions, making careful timing essential to avoid losses while maximizing gains to emerge as the wealthiest real estate magnate in the city.