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product_id: 508418228
title: "Stonemaier Games: Between Two Cities Essential Edition by Matthew O'Malley & Ben Rosset | Build Cities Cooperatively with Your Neighbors | Strategy Board Game for Adults & Family | 1-7 Players, 30 Min"
brand: "stonemaier games"
price: "€ 117.89"
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# Cooperative & competitive blend 30-minute quick rounds Dual city-building gameplay Stonemaier Games: Between Two Cities Essential Edition by Matthew O'Malley & Ben Rosset | Build Cities Cooperatively with Your Neighbors | Strategy Board Game for Adults & Family | 1-7 Players, 30 Min

**Brand:** stonemaier games
**Price:** € 117.89
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🏙️ Build, Bond, and Beat—Your City Awaits!

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- **What is this?** Stonemaier Games: Between Two Cities Essential Edition by Matthew O'Malley & Ben Rosset | Build Cities Cooperatively with Your Neighbors | Strategy Board Game for Adults & Family | 1-7 Players, 30 Min by stonemaier games
- **How much does it cost?** € 117.89 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Key Features

- • **Includes Capitals Expansion:** Get more variety and depth right out of the box with the included Capitals expansion, enhancing replayability and challenge.
- • **Fast-Paced Fun for Any Group:** Engage 1-7 players in dynamic 30-minute sessions—perfect for busy professionals craving quick yet meaningful gameplay.
- • **Solo Mode with Automa Opponent:** Challenge yourself with an intelligent Automa system that simulates real opponents for a rewarding solo experience.
- • **Build Two Cities, Twice the Strategy:** Collaborate with neighbors to design two unique city centers simultaneously, balancing teamwork and competition.
- • **Beautifully Illustrated & Thematically Rich:** Experience stunning artwork by top illustrators and immersive city-building mechanics that reward strategic planning.

## Overview

Between Two Cities: Essential Edition is a light strategy board game for 1-7 players aged 14+, featuring cooperative city-building where you simultaneously design two cities with your neighbors. With quick 30-minute rounds, a solo Automa mode, and the included Capitals expansion, it offers a beautifully illustrated, fast-to-learn experience that blends teamwork and competition perfectly.

## Description

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## Features

- Cooperate to Win: Work with the player on your left to build one city center while simultaneously working with the player on your right to build a second city center. On each turn you select two tiles from your hand, reveal them, then work with your partners to place one of your selected tiles into each of your two cities.
- Score: Your final score is the lower of the scores of the two cities you helped design, and the player with the highest final score wins the game. To win, you have to share your attention and your devotion equally Between Two Cities.
- High Replayability: With 129 building tiles and 24 duplex tiles along with different landscape mats, you’ll create new and unique cities every time you play.
- Beautifully Designed and Illustrated: Designed by Matthew O'Malley (The Search for Planet X) and Ben Rosset (First in Flight). Illustrated by Laura Bevon (Between Two Castles), Agnieszka Dabrowiecka (Castles of Mad King Ludwig), Ossi Hiekkala (Flamme Rouge), Beth Sobel (Wingspan).
- For families, solo gamers, and game groups alike: This competitive drafting, tile-placement strategy game for 1-7 players has a 45-60 minute playing time with only a 3 minute setup time, meaning you can jump into a game quickly. Great game for couples, solo gamers, 2 players, family, large groups, and friends, making this a great evening game for after dinner! Includes specially designed Game Trayz organizer inserts to make game set up and storing easier.
- Expansion Included: Includes the Capitals expansion from the original Between Two Cities. Great gift for families, teenagers, students, couples, and anyone just getting into the board game hobby.
- Great Teaching Game: This game is an excellent way to teach strategy and planning while working together. Works wonderfully as a gateway game!
- Solo Play: Features an Automa to play against in a 1-player game for a fun solitaire experience. The Automa simulates an opponent for you to compete against, while your game as a player remains the same. On the Automa’s turn, flip a card to see what action it takes.
- Thematically Designed Mechanisms: Gain points from houses if you have a variety of businesses in your city, but lose points if you build your houses next to factories. Restaurants thrive when there is a variety and when they’re built next to office buildings.
- Published by Stonemaier: Stonemaier is a tabletop game publisher based in St. Louis and distributed worldwide. Stonemaier's brands include Viticulture, Euphoria, Between Two Cities, Scythe, Charterstone, My Little Scythe, Between Two Castles, Wingspan, Tapestry, Pendulum, Red Rising, Rolling Realms Collection, Libertalia, Smitten, Expeditions, Apiary, Wyrmspan, Stamp Swap, Finspan, Tokaido, Vantage, and Origin Story.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BPJY29K9 |
| Are Batteries Required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #292,927 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #7,539 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Brand Name | Stonemaier Games |
| CPSIA Cautionary Statement | Choking Hazard - Small Parts |
| Color | Multi-color |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (5) |
| Edition | Essential Edition |
| Educational Objective | Develop strategic thinking and planning skills, cooperative gameplay |
| Estimated Playing Time | 30 Minutes |
| Expansion For | Between Two Cities |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00850032180085 |
| Included Components | 129 building tiles, 24 duplex tiles, 2 rulebooks (multiplayer and solo), 1 scorepad, 20+ Automa solo components, 7 city tokens, 7 landscape mats, 7 district cards, and 3 district tiles |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Item Dimensions | 12.6 x 9.84 x 3.94 inches |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 11.65"L x 11.65"W |
| Item Weight | 2.8 Pounds |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Stonemaier Games |
| Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 1099 |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 169 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 222944 |
| Material Type | Cardboard, Cardstock, Wood |
| Minimum Age Recomendation | 168 |
| Model Number | 222944 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Players | 1-7 |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Set Name | Essential Edition |
| Size | 9.84 x 12.59 x 3.94 inches |
| Supported Battery Types | No batteries required |
| Theme | City Building |
| UPC | 850032180085 |

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