
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,007
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Nothing Personal
- 3–5 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2013

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Brook City: The Sixth Cycle is an expansion for Brook City released in 2019 for 1–4 players, 45–120 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Stephen Avery and Eugene Bryant and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Cooperative Game.
On the backstreets of Brook City evil is brewing: an artist who sculpts not in clay but in the flesh of murdered victims. The police of Brook City will have to play a dangerous game of cat and mouse to decipher the killer's clues and save its citizens. But will they bring this deranged perp to justice or end up as just another layer in the killer's ultimate masterpiece? The Sixth Cycle adds a new perspective to Brook City that is completely compatible with the Brook City base game. It features Earl Thompson, a brilliant but jaded detective whose insight and experience prove invaluable in solving Brook City’s toughest cases, and Mercy, a charismatic leader who guides the demented and deranged of Brook City on their unholy path. "The Vitruvian Man" is a chilling case of intrigue and suspense that will keep you on your toes and awake at night. Can you save the city, or will you be the killer's next victim? Components: 1 cop miniature, 1 suspect miniature, 12 crew miniatures, 82 cards (25 cop cards, 22 criminal cards, 21 case cards)
Brook City: The Sixth Cycle supports 1–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Brook City: The Sixth Cycle is 45–120 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Brook City: The Sixth Cycle for ages 13 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Brook City: The Sixth Cycle has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Brook City: The Sixth Cycle belongs to these categories: Murder / Mystery, Adventure, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Cooperative Game. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Brook City: The Sixth Cycle are: Stephen Avery and Eugene Bryant. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Brook City: The Sixth Cycle as an expansion for Brook City. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Brook City to use it. Check that your edition of Brook City is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.