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City of the Big Shoulders (2019)

2–4 players · 120–180 min · age 14+ · ★ 7.9 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
120–180 min
Age
14+
Complexity
Medium-heavy
BGG rating
7.9/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 14+ who like economic games — medium-heavy complexity, plays in 120–180 min.

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About City of the Big Shoulders

Manage companies, invest in stocks and optimize delivery of goods in 1870's Chicago.

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EconomicEducationalIndustry / Manufacturing

Mechanics: Commodity Speculation, Ownership, Stock Holding, Tile Placement, Variable Player Powers, Worker Placement · Designer: Raymond Chandler III

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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City of the Big Shoulders FAQ

How many players is City of the Big Shoulders?
City of the Big Shoulders plays with 2–4 players, ages 14 and up.
How long does City of the Big Shoulders take to play?
A game of City of the Big Shoulders takes 120–180 min, at medium-heavy complexity (4.0/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is City of the Big Shoulders any good?
City of the Big Shoulders rates 7.9/10 from 1,925 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a economic / educational game built around commodity speculation, ownership, stock holding.