Mayor of Chicago
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- Designer Xavier Georges
- Publisher inPatience , Reflexshop
- Illustration Adrien Cantone , Soanja Connac
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What to Expect
As a solitaire experience, you draw city cards each turn and decide to place them as part of the map or hire the assistant shown on the back. The game blends card management, tile placement and tough trade-offs between money, popularity and special powers. Variable set-up and end-game bonuses make each 30-minute session demand planning and efficient use of multi-use cards.
Who Is This Game For?
Designed for solo players aged 12+, this is a compact strategic solo game. At about 30 minutes it's suitable for brief, focused sessions; complexity sits between family and hobby-level games. Familiarity with card-management mechanics helps shorten the learning curve.
How It Works
Each turn you draw a city card and choose to lay it into the city (Tile Placement) or use its back to recruit an assistant (Multi-Use Cards). The game uses Variable Set-up and is explicitly a Solo / Solitaire Game, so setups and choices change across plays. End Game Bonuses determine the final score, so managing resources and assistant abilities is central.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Xavier Georges, Mayor of Chicago pairs Multi-Use Cards with tile-based city building in a pure solo format. It belongs to the Min'inP (inPatience) series and uses anthropomorphic animals in a political theme. The mix of mechanics keeps replayability high.
Pro
- Pure solitaire design (1 player)
- Short playtime (~30 minutes) — good for quick solo sessions
- Tactical depth from Multi-Use Cards + Tile Placement
- Variable set-up increases replayability
Contra
- Only for single players — no multiplayer mode
- Requires careful resource and card management
- Anthropomorphic political theme may not appeal to everyone
Setting & atmosphere
The game is set in a stylized Chicago populated by anthropomorphic animals and models a mayoral election through a card-based city map (publisher description).
Tips for beginners
Focus first on understanding how cards function in both roles (map vs assistant) and play several rounds to learn common interactions.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play this solo?
Yes. Mayor of Chicago is a dedicated solo/solitaire game (players.min = 1, players.max = 1).
How long does a game really take?
The listed duration is about 30 minutes, making it a short, focused solo play.
What prior experience do I need?
Basic experience with card-management and tactical decision-making is helpful, but it's accessible to players 12 and up.
How does this compare to similar games?
It combines Multi-Use Cards and Tile Placement in a solo-focused package, emphasizing single-player optimization.
Is this suitable for families?
Targeted at ages 12+, it's better suited to older children, teens and adults rather than younger family members.
What mechanic makes it special?
Multi-Use Cards used alongside Tile Placement and End Game Bonuses define the core gameplay.
Fazit
A focused solo title for players who enjoy tight card-and-tile puzzles in short sessions. Recommended if you like compact, tactical solitaire games with variable setups.
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