Village in a Box

Published 2013

This is a short game that centers on trading cards and making wise, small decisions to navigate a medieval tech tree and build a village. Players pick up 6 cards at the beginning of each round and play their hands simultaneously, building what they can and trying to trade with each other. At the end of each round, a player may hold no more than 2 cards to carry into the next round. The cards represent little buildings or territories, each of which are worth a certain number of points. More advanced buildings require less advanced buildings to be completed first, structured around a low-impact, discoverable tech tree. The graphics contain paths and other elements that allow players to position the cards to create an aerial view of their village over the course of the game. Each card is worth a few points; the game ends when any village is worth over 20 points, and the player with the most points in his village wins the game.

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Mechanics

Betting and Bluffing Hand Management Network and Route Building Route/Network Building Set Collection Trading

Categories

Bluffing City Building Civilization Medieval

Designers

Peter Jackson

Publishers

LLC The Game Crafter
Village in a Box

Game Info

Players
2-4 Players
Time
15 min
Weight
Light — 1.33/5
Year
2013
BGG Rating
6.09
BGG Rank
#18237
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Village in a Box supports 2 to 4 players.
A typical game of Village in a Box takes about 15 minutes.
Village in a Box has a complexity rating of 1.33/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Village in a Box is 12+.
Village in a Box has a rating of 6.09/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 124 ratings. It is ranked #18237 overall.
Village in a Box was designed by Peter Jackson. It was published in 2013.