
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,977
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Small City
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 4.0/5
- 2015

Rules assistance for Town Center: Designer's Attic Maps Volume 1
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Town Center: Designer's Attic Maps Volume 1 is an expansion for Town Center released in 2025 for 1–4 players, 15–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Alban Viard and its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence.
Designer’s Attic Maps are Town Center expansions. This is the volume 1. Each volume will include 6 new maps with new twists and different lay outs. The rules also include 2 Variants. The variant is used by all the players. It is compatible with all the maps (except stated exceptions). Players can mix the cities and agree on each map they want to play. You will visit: - Boston - Singapore - Luxembourg - Cyclades Islands - Tokyo - Rotterdam Some maps are more difficult than others and like in reality, it is not fair all the time... —description from the designer
Town Center: Designer's Attic Maps Volume 1 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 Town Center: Designer's Attic Maps Volume 1 is 15–60 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 Town Center: Designer's Attic Maps Volume 1 for ages 14 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.
Town Center: Designer's Attic Maps Volume 1 belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy, City Building, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence. 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 Town Center: Designer's Attic Maps Volume 1 are: Alban Viard. 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 Town Center: Designer's Attic Maps Volume 1 as an expansion for Town Center. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Town Center to use it. Check that your edition of Town Center is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.