Capital City (2017) Board Game

Capital City is a city-building board game designed by Brian Bowes and published by Calliope Games in in 2017. It is a game where players compete to build the best city by acquiring different building cards through auctions and set collection.

Game Components of Capital City

Building cards

Money tokens

Player boards

Rulebook

How To Setup Capital City

Shuffle the building cards and place them in the center of the table.

Each player receives a player board and starting money tokens.

Determine the start player.

Begin the game with the first auction.

Gameplay Mechanics and Game Objective

Players take turns bidding on building cards to add to their city. They can also strategically collect sets of buildings for bonus points. The objective of the game is to have the most points by the end of the game, which is achieved through building a diverse and efficient city.

Player Experience

Pros

Strategic depth in auctions and set collection

Easy to learn rules

Replayability with different player counts

Cons

Limited player interaction

Luck of the draw with building cards

Can feel repetitive after multiple plays

Personal Thoughts on Capital City

Capital City offers a solid city-building experience with a good mix of strategy and luck. The game components are well-made, and the artwork is visually appealing. However, the lack of player interaction might not appeal to everyone. The game is priced reasonably and can be found both new and used. For fans of city-building games, Capital City is definitely worth a try. However, those looking for a more social gaming experience may want to skip this one. Alternatives like Suburbia or Quadropolis offer similar gameplay mechanics with a different theme.

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