My City is an extremely popular board game designed by renowned game creator Reiner Knizia. It is a family-friendly strategy game that combines classic mechanics with an innovative campaign-style approach.
In the game, you develop your own city through various historical eras – from early pre‑industrial times all the way to industrialization. Each player has their own board representing the landscape on which they construct a city using different types of buildings. The game is played as a campaign consisting of 24 episodes, which evolve thematically and mechanically over time.
The core mechanic is tile placement, where players place polyomino tiles (similar to Patchwork or Barenpark) onto their individual boards. Each round begins with the reveal of a card that determines which building players must place. The placement rules are simple yet strategic – buildings must be connected, players must take advantage of trees (which score points), and avoid rocks (which deduct points).
A standout feature is the legacy system: after every third episode, players open an envelope containing new rules, stickers, and components that permanently affect future games. This creates a sense of progression and city development, keeping the game fresh throughout the entire campaign.
Once the campaign is completed, the game can also be played in a standard mode, thanks to double‑sided player boards – one side for the campaign and the other for replayable standalone sessions.
If you're looking for a game that blends city building, strategy, and storytelling, My City is an excellent choice for several engaging and interconnected game nights. 🌆✨
