Ever wanted to be part of an ambitious group of guild leaders during the 14th century? Well, now you can in this awesome game called Kutná Hora! It's all about mining and developing the famous City of Silver during a time when it was booming with rapid economic growth and expansion. This city quickly became one of the hottest spots in central Europe, and you can be right in the middle of it!
We're really excited about the upcoming game, Kutná Hora: The City of Silver. It's published by CGE, the publisher that gave us great games such as Lost Ruins of Arnak, Under Falling Skies, Galaxy Truckers, to name just a few. We've had a good look at the game, the components, and how the game plays, and we can't wait for its official release later this year.
The box comes in at a whopping 2.5kg, containing the high quality components we've come to expect from CGE's games. So, let's tell you a little about this asymmetrical historical city-building euro game.
Kutná Hora is suitable for 2-4 players, and plays around 30 minutes per player. An exciting part of the game is that it simulates real-life supply and demand. Every single action you take in the game has a direct impact on its dynamic economic systems. So, you better think twice before making a move! Make sure you keep an eye on that market, as prices will fluctuate!
In each round, it's all about making strategic plans. You'll take turns picking actions from a bunch of double-sided cards. You can go mining, buy plots of land to build on, get permits, raise buildings for your guilds, earn profits from your production and, of course, work towards constructing the legendary Saint Barbara's Cathedral. Talk about keeping busy!
Each player has different guilds available to them, each guild having its own unique qualities, and these differences make each round very exciting and interactive. Every decision you make affects the economy and the other players in cool and unexpected ways. As you expand your mines and build infrastructure on a shared board, it's all about playing smart and being mindful of the bigger picture.
Your goal is to mine ore and turn it into a fortune of silver to help expand this beautiful, historic city. But here's the catch: you need to balance your personal goals with the overall growth of the city. Remember, everything in the game is connected, and sometimes, winning on a personal level means making sure the whole community thrives. So, keep that in mind as you dig deep and strive for victory!
As the city grows thoughout the game, more people in the city lead to a higher demand for products, which will of course affect the market value. The market boards make it really easy to keep an eye on these changes prices. In addition, you can keep your own gameplay well organised with your own multi-layer player board. We love these types of player boards; you know, the ones that keep everything safe even if someone accidentally knocks the table.
If you like a game that you can really get your teeth into, we really think you should add this game to your wish list. We certainly have!
It's available to pre-order now, and you can even pre-order a copy with some gorgeous metal coins!