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Cityline
2020
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- 1–99 players
- 20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.7/5
For 1 player
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Cityline is a board game released in 2020 for 1–99 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Jason Tagmire and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Paper-and-Pencil, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
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About the game
Cityline is a postcard roll and write game. Gameplay: The game takes place over three phases. First is the Construction Phase where you will erect your buildings, followed by the Time Phase where you will determine if it's day or night, and ending with the Occupancy Phase where your buildings are populated. Afterwards, players will score. -summary from rules During the Construction Phase, you will roll all of the dice, then use those dice to build the walls (or possibly add 'early occupants') of your buildings on a city grid, based on your dice numbers (one re-roll of every die allowed). Next, you'll set aside one of those dice you've already used, using its number compared to a roof chart, to build a "roof" (which determines the type of building). This continues for six total rounds, with each round using one less die. During the Time Phase, you'll evaluate the time of day based on the numbers that you had set aside for the roof selection. The Occupancy Phase is similar to the Construction Phase, with dice rolling (no re-rolls this time) followed by choosing which dice to use to populate buildings, then setting aside a die each round for end game weather scoring. This goes on for six rounds. Scoring is based on how successful you were in constructing and occupying your buildings. -user summary Postcard release in the February 2020 Board Game of the Month Club $5+ package.
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Cityline supports 1–99 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 Cityline is 20 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 Cityline for ages 8 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.
Cityline has a complexity rating of 1.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light 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.
Cityline belongs to these categories: Dice. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Paper-and-Pencil, and Solo / Solitaire 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 Cityline are: Jason Tagmire. 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 Cityline as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.