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Strategist Pick
City of the Great Machine: Stand-In Heroes
Requires:City of the Great Machine
Designed by German Tikhomirov
Published by CrowD Games, Moroz Dev Studio
Expansion
Moderate Depth: 30 Min Teach
Players: One versus Many
Theme: Steampunk
Players
1-4
Play Time
60-90 min
Complexity
3.5 / 5
Rating
8.3
Year
2023
Community Snapshot
Medium complexity
60–90 min
8.3 on BGG (86)
Categories
Designed for 1–4 players and playable in 60–90 min, City of the Great Machine: Stand-In Heroes delivers a medium experience that earned a 5.6 on BGG.
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.
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
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Source: BoardGameGeek