Rival Cities (CZ) - historical duel

Product detailed description

A historical duel of two merchant cities for two players.

A Rivalry That Shaped History

In the 16th century, a small fishing village named Altona was founded near the Hanseatic city of Hamburg. Legend has it the name comes from being "all too near." As Altona flourished, a fierce rivalry ignited—a struggle for dominance through trade fleets, production, and strategic lawsuits. In Rival Cities, the fate of these neighboring rivals is in your hands. Will you lead your city to triumph, or will you fall into your opponent's shadow?

A Masterful Tug-of-War with Zero Luck

Rival Cities (CZ) is an intense strategic duel where success depends solely on your ability to outthink your opponent. Players take turns moving an ink bottle around the board to trigger actions like goods production or diplomacy. The game features an "instant win" mechanic—achieve a decisive lead in one of four areas (Prestige, Lawsuits, Ships, or Alliances), and the game ends immediately in your favor.

Why you should buy this game:

• Pure Strategy: No dice, no luck—every move is a result of your tactical planning and foresight.

• Variable Paths to Victory: Choose your own playstyle and adapt to your opponent's moves across four different win conditions.

• Unique Action Selection: The ink bottle mechanism forces you to think several steps ahead, balancing your needs against what you leave for your rival.

• Acclaimed Designer: Created by Andreas Steding, the legendary designer behind Hansa Teutonica and Gugong.

• Atmospheric Components: Beautifully crafted wooden pieces and detailed artwork transport you to the era of North German merchant power.

Box Contents

• 1 Game board

• 78 Cards

• 48 Wooden product tokens

• 1 Wooden ink bottle

• 1 Wooden prestige marker

• 3 Wooden lawsuit markers

• 12 Factory tiles

• 12 Star tokens

• 12 Letter tiles

• 3 Lawsuit tiles

• 2 Reference sheets

• 1 Bell token

• 4 Storage boxes

• Czech rules