Objective of the Game
Little Town is a strategy board game where players act as architects trying to build a prosperous small town. The goal is to earn the most points by cleverly placing workers and constructing buildings. The player with the most points at the end of the game wins.
Game Components
- Game Board: A grid where resources can be collected and buildings constructed.
- Resource Tokens: Wood, stone, fish, and wheat needed for constructing buildings.
- Building Tiles: Different buildings with various abilities and point values.
- Coins: Used to pay for building costs or activate certain abilities.
- Workers: Each player has a number of workers to place on the board.
Gameplay
- Setup: Each player receives a set number of workers, coins, and resources. The game board is prepared with randomly distributed resource tiles.
- Round Structure: The game is played over a number of rounds, with players taking turns performing actions.
- Place a Worker: A player places one of their workers on an empty space on the board. From this space, they collect resources from the surrounding tiles (a 3x3 grid around the worker).
- Construct a Building: Instead of collecting resources, a player may choose to construct a building by paying the required resources and possibly coins. The building is then placed on the space where the worker was placed.
- Utilize Building Abilities: Once a building is constructed, it can be activated by workers (own or others) to perform special actions or generate additional resources.
- End of a Round: After all players have placed their workers, the round ends and a new one begins. The game ends after a fixed number of rounds.
Scoring
At the end of the game, points are tallied: - Building Points: Each constructed building provides a certain number of points. - Bonus Points: Ensure your workers are well-fed, as unfed workers result in penalties.
Strategic Aspects
- Planning: Carefully consider which resources to collect in each round to construct valuable buildings in subsequent turns.
- Building Utilization: Pay attention to building abilities and whether they can be integrated effectively into your long-term strategy.
- Flexibility: Be ready to adjust your strategy, as the distribution of resources and actions of other players can disrupt your plans.
Special Features
- Interaction: Access to resources and building usage depend on how you place your workers and interact with other players.
Little Town combines straightforward rules with strategic depth, making it appealing to both casual and seasoned gamers.
