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Strategist Pick
City of the Great Machine: The Escalation
Requires:City of the Great Machine
Designed by German Tikhomirov
Published by CrowD Games, Moroz Dev Studio + 1 more
Expansion
Moderate Depth: 30 Min Teach
Crowdfunding: Kickstarter
Players: One versus Many
Players
1-4
Play Time
60-90 min
Complexity
3.5 / 5
Rating
8.2
Year
2023
Community Snapshot
Medium complexity
60–90 min
8.2 on BGG (104)
Categories
Since 2023, City of the Great Machine: The Escalation has captivated fans of co-op with its medium complexity design.
How It Plays
Action Queue
You plan a sequence of actions in advance, then they play out in order — think ahead or get left behind.
Area Movement
You move your pieces across different regions on the board, trying to position yourself in the best spots.
Cooperative Game
Everyone works together against the game itself — you win or lose as a team, so get ready to strategize together!
Hidden Movement
One player moves secretly while others try to track them down — it's like a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase.
Modular Board
The board is made of separate pieces arranged differently each game — no two setups are ever quite the same.
Solo / Solitaire Game
You can play this one all by yourself — perfect for a quiet evening when you want a fun challenge on your own.
Team-Based Game
Players split into teams and work together to outplay the other side — teamwork makes the dream work!
About This Game
The struggle between the Resistance and the Great Machine enters a whole new level. New Heroes with unique abilities join the side of Revolution, while the Great Machine enhances its Servants with powerful implants and sends its new secretly trained Servant into the field. The governmental Surveillance Zeppelin now cruises over the City, opening up new opportunities for both sides of the conflict.…
Source: BoardGameGeek