King of New York
2014
Design5.0/10
Interaction9.0/10
Artistry5.0/10
Strategy5.1/10
Complexity3.9/10
King of New York
Monsters battle for NYC, rolling dice to attack, heal, and control boroughs.
2014 • 2–6
Average rating
1.76
Players
2–6
Avg time
40 min
Age
10+
Listed in shelves
cutthroat competition10 votes
strategy games over five players10 votes
crowd pleasers9 votes
quick and easy7 votes
city civilization building7 votes
Description
In King of New York, you're not just a monster; you're a monster battling for control of the Big Apple! Roll dice to smash buildings, attack other monsters, heal your wounds, or gain valuable energy. Secure borough control by occupying key areas, earning fame and victory points. But beware, drawing too much unwanted attention will trigger a military response, forcing you to endure devastating attacks.
The game offers a push-your-luck element with its energy and area control mechanics. Each round presents tough choices: Do you risk staying in Manhattan for more fame, or retreat to the outer boroughs to heal and rebuild? Can you endure the military onslaught or will another monster seize control while you're down? Carefully choose your path to become the true King of New York, but be warned, only one monster can reign supreme, and player elimination is possible!
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Categories
Dice, Fighting, Movies / TV / Radio theme, Science Fiction, Movies / TV / Radio, City Building, Monsters
Mechanics
Area Control / Area Influence, Area Movement, Card Drafting, Dice Rolling, Player Elimination, Press Your Luck, Area Majority / Influence, Push Your Luck, Variable Player Powers, Take That
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