Ginkgopolis
1-5
13+
45
2212. Ginkgo Biloba, the oldest and strongest tree in the world, has become the symbol of a new method forbuilding cities in symbiosis with nature. Humans have exhausted the resources that the Earth offered them, and humanity must now develop cities that maintain a delicate balance between resource production and consumption.
However, habitable space is scarce, and mankind must now face the challenge of building ever upwards. To develop this new type of city, you will gather a team of experts around you, and try to become the best urban planner for Ginkgopolis.
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I had seen Ginkgopolis being played quite often. It seems to be the game du jour. I was a little wary of learning the game because it seemed pretty complex and intricate. I couldn’t have been more wrong. The game was explained very easily in 5-10 minutes and after just one or two turns, I absolutely got the game.
After that I had so much fun playing it (the number one bonus with any game for me). I felt like I was really into it with the other plays and I was fully participating. Unlike some other new games I’ve played, this felt like we were actually playing together instead of just next to each other.
The game itself is incredibly well designed as well. Great looking art on the tiles. Wooden pieces (always a plus). Lots of color. Simple design in gameplay by matching colors and numbers.
Towards the end of the game, I finally started to realize what some of my strategy should be to try and win. However, by that point I didn’t care. I was just having fun. I’m sure with future plays I’ll focus on deeper strategy. But that was what I also liked about the game. It was super easy to learn and fun to play, but I could also see a lot of deeper strategy as you get into it.
Overall, this is the first new game that I’ve learned in a while that I can’t wait to try again.