Paris La Cite de la Lumiere (City of Light)

Paris - The City of Light is a captivating two - player board game crafted by José Antonio Abascal. The boardgame's artist, Oriol Hernández, has infused it with a rich Parisian aesthetic. Set in late 19th - century Paris during the 1889 World's Fair, when public electricity was a trending topic. As electricity spread across the city, it gave birth to the beautiful nocturnal Parisian streets and the nickname 'La Cité de la Lumiére'. In this game, well - lit buildings attract more admiration from passers - by. In the first phase, players can either place cobblestone tiles or build up their building reserves. The tiles are divided into 4 random spaces: your color, your opponent's color, a streetlight, or a mixed - color space where either player can construct. In the second phase, players build on their color or mixed spaces, aiming to position their buildings close to as many streetlights as possible. More streetlights mean more adoration and points. The player with the best - lit buildings wins the hearts of Parisian pedestrians and the game.

To play this Paris board game, first, set up the board with the cobblestone tiles divided into the four types of spaces. In the first phase, you have two options: place a tile or increase your building reserve. Just choose what you think will give you an edge. In the second phase, start building on your colored spaces or the mixed - color ones. Try to put your buildings near as many streetlights as you can to get more points. Remember, the goal is to make your buildings the best - lit and win over the Parisian pedestrians. There aren't really any strict maintenance requirements for this game. Just keep the pieces in a dry place to avoid damage. If you spill something on the board, wipe it off gently. And when you're done playing, store the game in its box so all the pieces stay together.