Set in late 19th-century Paris during the World's Fair, Paris: La Cité de la Lumière is a tight two-player puzzle and tile-placement game. Players first divide paving stones and place building tiles on a cobblestone grid before competing to illuminate their properties and secure their moment in the light.
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The Verdict
based on 14 reviews
“I love this game and the critiques I have do not meaningfully take away from the experience. It is such a ridiculously good head-to-head tense game, back and forth strategic puzzle of being mean, of looking for opportunities, of finding that perfect scoring.”(16:58)
“Paris is one of my all-time favorite two-player games. This thing is just so dang good. The reason for that is there is so much tension in every decision you make.”(1:56)
“I think what it sets out to do, to be that two-player head-to-head experience, I think it does it maybe one of the best in the genre.”(8:48)
“I think it's a super fun game and it's it's also pretty unique i haven't played a game like this quite yet”(30:38)
“It's really really sharp um a two-player only game and Jen and I thought it was very uh engaging”(1:15)
“High scores, great praise from both of us for sure - that's an eight from John, eight and a half for me.”(36:11)
“I think this is a great game if you're looking for something, you know, again, very interactive and confrontational as a two-player game.”(20:56)
“Overall, Paris: La Cité de la Lumière is a wonderful game that I would recommend to any couple, anyone who likes art, anyone who likes to quietly contemplate a move, anyone who is competitive or anyone who loves Paris.”
“This is a really fun enjoyable game, again not for everybody, but personally I like it. I think it gave me interesting puzzle to solve, interesting problems, but more than anything really a challenge when it comes to opportunity.”(14:10)
“The game itself feels clever, with the use of the box as the board being very fun. Building up the world can end up being chaotic, especially if you do not plan far ahead as you place tiles.”
“Despite those few issues, this really is a wonderful game, one I would full-throatedly recommend to gamers of all experience levels.”
“This is gonna get an 8 out of 10 from me which means it's going to get a seal of approval that is Paris the city of lights from de vere definitely check this one out if you're looking for an interesting two-player game”(17:49)
“Because of that, this game contains (literally!) a great little puzzle, and if you like your Royale with Cheese with a side order of culture and crunch, then I think Paris: La Cité De La Lumière could be right up your cobbled street.”
“As a result, this is a fine light 2p game which should continue to see plays at home, especially when I'm still mostly limited to playing with family only.”
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