My City (2020) Board Game
My City is a city-building board game designed by renowned game designer Reiner Knizia and published by KOSMOS in in 2020. The game is a legacy-style game, which means that as players progress through the game, they permanently alter the game board and components.
## Game Components of My City
– Each player starts with an identical set of polyomino tiles in 3 different colors.
– A player board for each player, which becomes unique as the game progresses.
– A shared deck of Construction cards featuring images of the polyomino tiles.
– Progress symbols and scoring track on the player board.
– Stickers for customization and scoring adjustments.
## How To Setup My City
To set up *My City*, each player receives their own player board and 24 playing pieces with a symbol that matches the symbol on their board. Players name their city and place their scoring marker on the number 10 of their scoring track. The Construction cards are shuffled, and the game is ready to begin. At the start of each chapter (every 3 episodes), players open a sealed envelope containing new rules, an overview table for scoring, and stickers.
## Gameplay Mechanics and Game Objective
– **Gameplay Mechanics:**
– Tile-laying: Players place tiles based on the Construction cards revealed.
– Area Control: Players manage their city board to maximize scoring.
– Legacy: Choices and outcomes from one game carry over to future games.
– **Game Objective:**
– Each player aims to build the highest scoring city over 24 episodes.
– Rules 1-3: The first building must touch the river; subsequent buildings must be adjacent to existing buildings; no building on mountain, forest, or across the river.
– Scoring: Points are awarded for uncovered trees (+1), penalized for uncovered rocks and green spaces (-1 each).
## Player Experience
*My City* offers a light-weight and quick gameplay experience where players interact primarily with their own boards, yet compete for the highest score. The game introduces new rules and scoring criteria gradually over the 24 episodes, keeping the game intuitive and engaging. Players must strategize to optimize their city’s layout, as sticker placements affect future games. The game is suitable for families and offers a fun, puzzle-like experience with simultaneous play, eliminating wait times between turns.
### Pros
– **Gradual Learning Curve:** New concepts are introduced progressively, making the game easy to follow.
– **Family-Friendly:** Simple mechanics and quick gameplay make it accessible to all ages.
– **Unique City Boards:** Each player’s board becomes distinct as the game progresses due to sticker placements.
– **Simultaneous Play:** All players take actions at the same time, reducing downtime.
### Cons
– **Lack of Direct Interaction:** Players focus on their own boards with minimal direct competition.
– **Meta-Elements:** The overall story and meta-elements are somewhat lightweight and not as complex as other legacy games.
– **Replayability:** While the game offers a unique experience each time, the lack of dramatic twists might reduce replay value.
## Personal Thoughts on My City
*My City* is ideal for those who enjoy tile-laying games and are looking for a light, yet engaging, legacy experience. It is particularly suited for families or casual gamers who appreciate gradual learning and simultaneous gameplay. For those seeking a more complex or dramatic legacy game, *My City* might not fully satisfy, but it excels in its simplicity and fun factor.
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