My City is a competitive legacy game where players develop their own city boards over 24 distinct episodes. Designed by Reiner Knizia, this family-friendly game features polyomino tile-laying puzzles that evolve with new rules and components throughout its campaign. It also includes an 'eternal game' mode for continued play after the campaign.
The Verdict
based on 35 reviews
The reviewer highly recommends "My City" as an engaging legacy game that successfully balances simplicity with strategic depth, making it an outstanding surprise and enjoyable for both casual and more dedicated board gamers.
“My City scores extremely well on our “let’s play again” game meter! Not only does the legacy aspect with 24 episodes keep us coming back for more, we also just love the simple fun of it being a tile-laying game with unique scoring challenges.”
“I loved My City, and so did my family. Reiner Knizia has created something truly special.”
“If you have not already got this game, you need to buy it. If you have already played it, you’ll know I’m right when I say that you just want to play one more episode.”
“Overall, I think My City is a pretty fantastic game! For me, I’ve really been a fan of how this game incorporates legacy elements without as much of the dread or tension that I’ve seen in other legacy titles.”
“My City is a great family legacy game with nearly endless playability but can be difficult to play with more than a core group of players.”
“My City offers a uniquely chill and enjoyable legacy experience, standing out as a simple yet satisfying polyomino game that was a highlight for the reviewer during the pandemic.”
“My City is an instant recommend! This is a lovely game that is light and perfect for families or couples looking for their next date night game.”
“My City is highly recommended as a gentle and accessible entry into the legacy board game genre, praised for its simultaneous play, short episodes, and gradual introduction of rules that keep the campaign fresh. It offers a solid gateway for families and casual gamers, despite a thin narrative and potentially limited strategic depth for experienced players.”
The reviewer highly recommends "My City" with its prestigious seal, praising it as an exceptionally fun and simple legacy game suitable for a wide range of ages. While acknowledging minor flaws in rule clarity and its dull aesthetic, the game is still considered a masterwork from Reiner Knizia.
Tom Vasel highly recommends 'My City' as a solid and enjoyable polyomino legacy game that is easy for families to get into, offering significant replayability even beyond its legacy campaign.
The reviewers highly praise 'My City' for its engaging legacy campaign, particularly enjoying the sense of discovery and the way the city evolves across the numerous games. While the non-legacy 'Eternal Game' is considered a lighter, more basic tile-laying experience, the overall legacy aspect is a standout feature.
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