The Golden City (2009)

About this game

From far away, the adventurers have come to the island with the golden city in its center. Just arrived, they open up the first shop directly at the coast. Already it is possible to open up other ones in the villages along the street connections. That's worth it because through that you'll get goods, keys, money, and concessions that you need for getting ahead. And finally the first is able to establish himself in the golden City and thus get the most precious trading contracts. The Gold Trilogy Part one of "The Gold Trilogy" (besides Valdora and Felinia) Recommendations: Best Family Game 2009, Åšwiat Gier Planszowych Der Portner 2009, 5th place Pfefferkuchel 2009, 5th place Family Strategy Game, Honorable Mention, GAMES Magazine, 2011 Game by Game 2010, Recommendation Expanded by: Two player variant "the big drought" Additional variant for "the big drought"

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 3 to 4.
• Rules load. At 2.3/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 10 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.