
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,603
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Monolith Arena
- 2–4 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
- 2018

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Neuroshima Hex! 3.0: New York is an expansion for Neuroshima Hex released in 2012 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Michał Oracz and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Player Elimination.
New York didn't collapse. Destroyed by atomic bombs, transformed into a fortress among the ruins, it still fights in the defense of the ideals of Free America. So far it has become a capital of the small state of the same name and has start a crusade to restore the human world. At the same time it has usurped the role of guiding the nation and removed its opponents wherever it can. Again and again, the new troops set off on expeditions to the wilderness in search of new resources and prewar technologies, recruiting useful people along the way. The city itself has become a fortified police state, one of the few safe places in the ruined world, where you pay for peace with your obedience. Neuroshima Hex! New York is a single army expansion for Neuroshima Hex! The advantage of this army is the diversity of its units, including a lot of shooting units. A great strength is the Headquarters, which gives additional endurance points, and the presence of spies, which can use enemy modules. The army's disadvantage is a smaller possibility of creating strong offensive coalitions, and the fact that the HQ's special ability is rather defensive. Neuroshima Hex! New York was originally released as part of the two-army expansion Neuroshima Hex! Babel13.
Neuroshima Hex! 3.0: New York 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 Neuroshima Hex! 3.0: New York is 30 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 Neuroshima Hex! 3.0: New York 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.
Neuroshima Hex! 3.0: New York has a complexity rating of 2.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Neuroshima Hex! 3.0: New York belongs to these categories: Fighting, Science Fiction, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Player Elimination. 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 Neuroshima Hex! 3.0: New York are: Michał Oracz. 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 Neuroshima Hex! 3.0: New York as an expansion for Neuroshima Hex. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Neuroshima Hex to use it. Check that your edition of Neuroshima Hex is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.