Welcome To...
- Designer Benoit Turpin
- Publisher Blue Cocker Games , Broadway Toys LTD , Deep Water Games , Dude Games , Engames
- Illustration Anne Heidsieck
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
As an architect in 1950s America, you fill house numbers in numerical order on your street and select actions from three card piles. Actions help you build parks, pools, and score points through pattern building. Gameplay is simultaneous and supports many players with various strategies and randomized action sets, ensuring no two games feel the same.
Who Is This Game For?
Welcome To. is a family-friendly game lasting about 25 minutes. Its straightforward mechanics and included solo mode make it accessible for beginners and casual gamers. The recommended age is 10+, requiring no prior experience but encouraging strategic thinking.
How It Works
Players choose from three piles of cards, each showing a house number and an action. You write the house number on your street in ascending order and perform the chosen action, which can include contracts, end game bonuses, and pattern building. The multi-use cards and bingo elements create engaging decision-making in a fast-paced, simultaneous play format.
What Makes It Special
Winner of the 2018 Board Game Quest Awards Best Family Game, Welcome To. blends flip-and-write mechanics with city-building elements. Designed by Benoit Turpin, it supports large groups through simultaneous play and is part of the Welcome To. series. Unlike dice-based roll-and-write games, it uses card flips for action selection.
Awards
2018
- 2019 Niederländischer Spielepreis: Bestes Familienspiel — Winner
- 2018 Board Game Quest Awards Best Family Game — Winner
- 2018 Board Game Quest Awards Game of the Year — Nominated
- 2018 Cardboard Republic Socializer Laurel — Nominated
Pro
- Simultaneous play supports many players
- Includes solo mode
- High replayability through randomized actions
- Combines flip-and-write with city-building
Contra
- Short playtime might feel brief for experts
- Simple mechanics may lack depth for some players
- Recommended age excludes younger children
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set in 1950s USA, players act as architects designing suburban neighborhoods with houses, parks, and pools, capturing the era's distinctive suburban atmosphere.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on learning the card combinations and systematically filling in house numbers to steadily improve your score.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Yes, Welcome To. includes a solo mode suitable for one player.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 25 minutes, allowing quick sessions.
What prior experience do I need?
Designed as a family game with simple mechanics, no special prior experience is required.
How does this compare to similar games?
Welcome To. combines flip-and-write with city-building and uses card flips instead of dice, setting it apart from classic roll-and-write games.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, with a minimum age of 10 and straightforward rules, it is well suited for families.
What mechanic makes it special?
The use of flip-and-write combined with multi-use cards and pattern building creates a varied gameplay experience.
Fazit
Welcome To. is a solid choice for players seeking quick, tactical city-building with flip-and-write mechanics. Families and solo players will appreciate its replayability and accessible gameplay.
