- BGG rank
- BGG #2,639
- BGG rating
- 7.2
City of Iron: Second Edition
- 2–4 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.2/5
- 2016
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Rules assistance for City of Iron: Experts and Engines
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- 120 min
- 13+
- Complexity 3.1/5
Rules assistant for City of Iron: Experts and Engines
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City of Iron: Experts and Engines is an expansion for City of Iron released in 2014 for 2–4 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Ryan Laukat and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Area Majority / Influence, and Open Drafting.
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About the game
Scientists and engineers are perfecting the methods of creating mechanical men — powerful, effective workers that never tire if given enough fuel. The great nations of hogmen, toads, Cresarians, and humans race for the advantage this synergy of magic and technology grant them — but automatons are not the only leap forward in this age of discovery. Experts design terrifying war zeppelins, ships that can navigate beneath the waves, and other marvelous machines. Only the nations that embrace tomorrow will emerge ahead. City of Iron: Experts and Engines, the first expansion for City of Iron, includes new, unique citizen and military cards for each nation which open up a new range of strategies and make playing each nation a distinct experience. It also includes Steambot tokens, which can be placed on building cards to give extra goods. Another addition is the Kraxian Pirates token, which can be placed to negate coin bonuses on goods. Play City of Iron: Experts and Engines to add even more variety and depth to the City of Iron base game.
Editions
- City of Iron: Experts and EnginesenRed Raven Games2014
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- Red Raven Games
Questions and answers
City of Iron: Experts and Engines supports 2–4 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 City of Iron: Experts and Engines is 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 City of Iron: Experts and Engines 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.
City of Iron: Experts and Engines has a complexity rating of 3.1 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.
City of Iron: Experts and Engines belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Area Majority / Influence, and Open Drafting. 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 City of Iron: Experts and Engines are: Ryan Laukat. 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 City of Iron: Experts and Engines as an expansion for City of Iron. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need City of Iron to use it. Check that your edition of City of Iron is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.