City Council

City Council

  • Players: 2–5 players
  • Play time: 60 min
  • BGG rating: 6.1

About City Council

In City Council each player takes the role of a council member of a newly founded city. The government will select the members of the city council for the first few years until the city rises and flourishes, by which time the most popular member will receive the position of Mayor. In order to build the city, you and the other councilmen must maintain a low level of pollution, fight crime, create jobs, and sustain an adequate city budget. If you and the others don't keep up the good work, the city project might not succeed, the government will take over, and all players will lose. As a member of the council, you must also strive to gain the favor of the different political groups who rule the streets of your city. As the game progresses and the city grows larger, more and more political interest groups will try to impose their will on the city by knocking on your office door and asking you for small "favors" in which you will have to act on their behalf. In return, they'll offer you their support and you'll receive victory points for your personal cause, possibly allowing you to become the city's first Mayor.

Released
2013
Designer
Elad Goldsteen
Age
12+
Best with
5 players (BGG community)

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City Council FAQ

How many players can play City Council?

City Council plays with 2–5 players.

What is the best player count for City Council?

BoardGameGeek community voters say City Council is best with 5 players (14 votes).

How long does City Council take to play?

A game of City Council takes 60 min.

What age is City Council for?

The recommended minimum age for City Council is 12+.

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