Downtown
A board game by Robert Hovakimyan
2-4 2-4
60-90 minutes Unknown
Set Collection, Area Majority / Influence, Variable Set-up, Victory Points as a Resource, Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Tile Placement, End Game Bonuses, Hexagon Grid, Income, Auction: Dutch, Auction/Bidding, Turn Order: Auction, Pick-up and Deliver, Track Movement, Auction: Once Around, Selection Order Bid
City Building
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Description
Downtown is a fast‑and‑fun city‑building duel that lets 2‑4 friends battle for the slickest skyline in just 60‑90 minutes, and the rules are so simple you’ll be up and running before the coffee even cools. Designed by Robert Hovakimyan, the game mixes a hex‑grid of bustling blocks with sneaky auctions, clever set‑collection and a dash of pick‑up‑and‑deliver hustle, so you’re constantly juggling income, tile placement and influence to dominate neighborhoods. Every round feels like a mini‑real‑estate rush—grab cards from a bag, bid Dutch‑style, pull off once‑around auctions, and watch your turn order shift as you out‑maneuver rivals. End‑game bonuses and victory‑point resources keep the tension high, while the ever‑changing setup means no two games ever feel the same. If you love building, bargaining and bragging, Downtown will have you shouting “I’m the mayor!” before the last tile is placed.
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