The City
Thomas Lehmann • 2011
- Designer
- Thomas Lehmann
- Publisher
- Gigamic · Amigo Spiele · 999 Games
- First published
- 2011
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The City was designed by Thomas Lehmann and published by Gigamic in 2011. It was conceived as a streamlined, faster-paced distillation of the mechanics found in his earlier, more complex title, Race for the Galaxy. Lehmann aimed to create a tableau-building game that could be played in under twenty minutes, focusing on engine efficiency and quick decision-making rather than the long-term resource management prevalent in his previous designs.
The game is characterized by its vibrant, minimalist graphic design, which prioritizes iconography to keep gameplay fluid across different language versions. Upon its release, it was well-received by the gaming community as an accessible 'filler' game. Critics and players noted its successful translation of deep strategic choices into a compact format, establishing it as a reliable staple for gaming groups looking for a concise engine-building experience.
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The City was designed by Thomas Lehmann. It's published by Gigamic, Amigo Spiele and 999 Games. The catalog gives its publication year as 2011.
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