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Board game · city building, family

Big City

Franz-Benno Delonge

1999 · 2⁠–⁠5 players, best with 3 · 60 min · ages 10+

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How many players

For 2 to 5 players, best with 3.

  • 2 players
  • 3 players: best
  • 4 players
  • 5 players

Weight and time

Medium-light: 2.2 on BoardGameGeek’s five-point scale. A game takes 60–60 minutes, for ages 10 and up.

On other sites

  • BoardGameGeek6.9/102,376 ratings
  • BGG rank1,486thamong all games

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How to play Big City

Big City is a city-building tile game for 2 to 5 players, taking 60 minutes. On each turn, players manage cards and place tiles to expand the shared modular city. It feels like a straightforward strategic puzzle and suits families or groups who want planning and competition without heavy rules.

Mechanics

  • Hand management
  • Modular board
  • Tile placement

Credits Big City

  • DesignFranz-Benno Delonge
  • ArtFranz Vohwinkel
  • Publisher999 Games

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Game details Big City

Year published
1999
Players
2–5, best with 3
Playing time
60–60 minutes
Age
ages 10+
Weight
2.2 out of 5
Designer
Franz-Benno Delonge
Publisher
999 Games

Frequently asked questions Big City

How many players is Big City for?

For 2 to 5 players. It plays best with 3.

How long does a game take?

60 to 60 minutes.

What age is it for?

Ages 10 and up.

Is it an expansion or a standalone game?

A standalone game: everything is in the box.

Can two people play?

Yes. It plays with 2–5.

Sources: BoardGameGeek (game data and box photos, as of 2022). As of November 13, 2026. · Ta strona po polsku