Objective of the Game
Machi Koro Legacy is a strategic dice and card game played over 10 interlinked games (in legacy style). Each player takes on the role of the mayor of a small town and strives to develop it into the most vibrant metropolis. The goal is to be the first to complete all required landmarks, which are unlocked and added to the game over time.
Game Components
- Town boards (game board)
- Coins
- Various card sets (starting with base buildings)
- Dice
- Rules and story elements unlockable throughout the campaign
Setup
- Start the Campaign: Read the instructions and the initial story elements to introduce you to the world of Machi Koro Legacy.
- Prepare the Deck: Shuffle the base building cards as directed by the first scenario and lay them out face up on the table.
- Starting Budget: Each player starts with a fixed amount of coins, as noted in the rulebook.
- Starting Cards: Each player receives starting buildings as provided in the rulebook.
Gameplay
- Roll the Dice: The active player rolls one or two dice. The rolled number indicates which card effects are activated.
- Use Buildings: All players may activate buildings matching the rolled value to earn income or other bonuses.
- Build: The active player can purchase buildings from the market to expand their town. Building costs are listed on the cards.
- Consider Legacy Effects: Some game elements and cards change during the campaign (Legacy), requiring the use of new rule additions or stickers.
Key Rules
- Building Ownership: Distinguish between blue (for all players during any turn), green (only during your turn), red (during an opponent's turn), and purple cards (special conditions).
- Income & Costs: Manage your income wisely to strategically build key buildings early.
- Legacy Elements: Each game changes with new rules, cards, or events, making the gameplay increasingly dynamic.
Strategic Tips
- Build an Economy: Early in the campaign, focus on securing a solid income to remain flexible.
- Card Synergies: Consider how cards interact and strive to act more efficiently than others.
- Adaptation: Be ready to adapt your strategy as new game elements are unlocked.
End of the Game
The game ends when a player has constructed all necessary landmarks for a scenario. After the final scenario, the ultimate city developer is determined by who has made the most progress and whose town is the most vibrant.
In Machi Koro Legacy, each scenario evolves the gameplay, offering new challenges and a unique experience through its legacy mechanics.
