Tiny Towns: Villagers
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- Designer Peter McPherson , Josh Wood
- Publisher Alderac Entertainment Group , GaGa Games , White Goblin Games
- Illustration Gong Studios
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What to Expect
In Tiny Towns: Villagers, you guide a thriving forest civilization inhabited by talented animal characters such as engineers and merchants. These villagers bring special skills that can transform buildings, control resource flow, and perform architectural feats. This expansion adds new tactical options and increases interaction in the familiar Tiny Towns city-building framework, enriching the strategic depth of your game sessions.
Who Is This Game For?
Designed for players aged 14 and up, Tiny Towns: Villagers requires familiarity with the base game and is suitable for 1 to 6 players. With a playtime of around 45 minutes, it targets enthusiasts of abstract strategy looking for additional complexity and new tactics.
How It Works
Tiny Towns: Villagers builds on the Follow mechanic, where players gain benefits by following others' actions. Players deploy new villager characters to modify buildings and better manage resources. This dynamic encourages timing and strategic use of abilities to develop your town and respond to opponents’ moves.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Josh Wood and Peter McPherson, this 2020 expansion adds unique villagers with special skills and the Follow mechanic to the Tiny Towns base game. It enhances player interaction and strategic variety without changing the core gameplay. As part of the Tiny Towns family, it fits seamlessly into the city-building, abstract strategy theme with anthropomorphic animals.
Pro
- Adds new tactical options to the base game
- Integrates Follow mechanic for enhanced player interaction
- Thematically rich with diverse animal villagers
- Supports solo play and up to 6 players
Contra
- Requires base game to play
- Moderate complexity not ideal for casual players
- 45-minute playtime requires focus and planning
Setting & atmosphere
Set in a small forest civilization inhabited by anthropomorphic animals, the expansion introduces villagers with diverse talents who contribute to the town’s growth and development.
Tips for beginners
Familiarize yourself with the Tiny Towns base game first to effectively utilize the new mechanics added by Villagers.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play this solo?
Yes, Tiny Towns: Villagers supports solo play as it is designed for 1 to 6 players.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 45 minutes, making it a manageable length for an expansion.
What prior experience do I need?
You should know the Tiny Towns base game since Villagers is a moderately complex expansion.
How does this compare to similar games?
It expands Tiny Towns with the Follow mechanic and special villager abilities, increasing interaction and tactical options.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to its complexity and recommended age of 14+, it is better suited for experienced players than younger families.
What mechanic makes it special?
The Follow mechanic allows players to benefit from others’ actions, adding strategic depth to city-building gameplay.
Fazit
Tiny Towns: Villagers is a recommended expansion for those familiar with the base game seeking more tactical depth and options. It is not suitable as a standalone game or for players new to Tiny Towns.
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