Little Town
- Designer Shun Taguchi , Aya Taguchi
- Publisher Studio GG , Arclight Games , BoardBros , Buró , GoKids 玩樂小子
- Illustration Sabrina Miramon , Aya Taguchi , たかみまこと (Makoto Takami)
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Little Town, you lead a team of architects, placing workers to gather resources like wood and stone, and build buildings over four rounds. You gain resources from the surrounding tiles where workers are placed and activate building effects by placing workers adjacent to them. The game mixes Worker Placement, Tile Placement, and Contracts while competing for victory points through buildings and personal goals.
Who Is This Game For?
Little Town is a medium-weight game for 2 to 4 players aged 10 and up, with about 60 minutes playtime. It suits players who enjoy strategic engine-building and worker placement without overly complex rules. Some prior experience with similar games helps but is not required.
How It Works
The game uses Worker Placement, with three workers placed each round on a grid. Placing a worker grants resources from the eight adjacent tiles (Tile Placement). You use these resources to fulfill Contracts and build buildings that provide benefits to you and others. Using another player's building requires paying them a coin. The goal is to score points through building powers, construction, and personal objectives.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Shun and Aya Taguchi, Little Town was recommended for the 2020 Spiel des Jahres. It combines classic Worker Placement with a unique resource-gathering mechanic from adjacent tiles. Part of the City theme family, it stands out with a fast-paced, four-round structure.
Awards
2020
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2019
- 2019 Meeples Choice Award — Nominated
Pro
- Combines Worker Placement, Tile Placement, and Contracts
- Short playtime of about 60 minutes
- Supports 2 to 4 players
- Recommended for Spiel des Jahres 2020
Contra
- No solo mode available
- Mechanics require some learning
- More complex for younger family members
Setting & Atmosphäre
Little Town is set in a medieval town where you build and develop a community as an architect. The theme focuses on city building and management in a historical context.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus first on efficiently gathering resources and building structures that provide long-term benefits.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, Little Town is designed for 2 to 4 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
The game typically lasts about 60 minutes, offering a compact play session.
What prior experience do I need?
It is a medium-weight game suited for players familiar with worker placement and city-building games.
How does this compare to similar games?
Little Town blends worker placement with a unique tile-based resource collection and is faster with only four rounds.
Is this suitable for families?
With a minimum age of 10 and medium complexity, it fits families with older children but is more of a hobby game than a casual family title.
What mechanic makes it special?
The tile placement mechanic for gathering resources from surrounding tiles combined with worker placement is the standout feature.
Fazit
Little Town is recommended for players seeking a compact, tactical city-building game with moderate playtime. It may be somewhat complex for families with younger children.
