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Rio Grande Games' Underwater Cities is a medium-weight, card-driven strategy board game where players construct and manage underwater metropolises. Combining worker placement with engine-building mechanics, it challenges players to optimize resource management and card-slot combos to build kelp farms, desalination plants, and labs. Designed for 14+, it offers immersive sci-fi themes and engaging gameplay lasting 1-2 hours, making it a top choice for strategic game enthusiasts.



| ASIN | B07N25CNBS |
| Age Range Description | Kid |
| Are Batteries Required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #404,468 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #10,679 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Brand Name | Rio Grande Games |
| CPSIA Cautionary Statement | No Warning Applicable |
| Color | Multicolored/Assorted |
| Customer Package Type | FFP |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (265) |
| Edition | Standard Edition |
| Educational Objective | Develop strategic planning, resource management, and decision-making skills |
| Estimated Playing Time | 90 Minutes |
| Genre | Science Fiction |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00655132005647 |
| Included Components | game |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Item Dimensions | 10.63 x 6.5 x 2.75 inches |
| Item Type Name | Underwater Cities |
| Item Weight | 4.1 Pounds |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Rio Grande Games |
| Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 1200.0 |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 168.0 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | RIO564 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | No Warranty |
| Material Type | Cardboard |
| Minimum Age Recomendation | 144 |
| Model Number | RGG564 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Players | 1 to 4 |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Set Name | Underwater Cities |
| Size | Medium |
| Theme | Underwater City Building |
| UPC | 655132005647 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
R**N
Quick med-weight worker placement game
This is a great game, especially with the enhanced boards you get from the Discoveries expansion. This is a worker placement mechanic using cards, as well, so has some deck builder aspects and engine builder during the 3 production phases. it has limited turns, so is relatively quick (1-2hrs)
T**M
A Great Game that never gets old.
A really great game! Not cut-throat competitive, but there still is a winner at the end. Interesting concept - takes a couple hours to play.
A**R
Great strategy game!
Fun game that combines elements from several of my favorite games. Not as much engine building as Terraforming Mars, but the worker placement aspect makes up for that. Great game, but takes several hours to play, especially if you have 4 players.
W**N
FANTASTIC Euro Version of Terraforrming Mars Hobbled by Weak Production!
Underwater Cities is a FANTASTIC game. It is a heavier, more Euro, more meatier version on the now classic Terraforming Mars! If you're a fan of TM, or that game didn't do it for your, or you just want a deeper version of TM, then Underwater Cities is a must! Underwater Cities plays very similar to TM in that it is a card-driven, engine building for VPs type of game. Both games use a tableau system of chaining certain cards together and have their abilities synergize to gain the player resources and/or VPs.But there are number of BIG differences (besides this taking place on Earth and underwater as opposed to on Mars and in space.). The first and biggest is UC adds a worker placement element to the game. The board has several worker placement spots along the edge of the board that are color-coded to the three main colors of the action cards (Green, Red and Yellow (orange?)). Each player has three action tokens (i.e workers) that are placed on a spot by the player to activate it's action, thus blocking other players from using it. The second biggest change is that the game cards can not only synergize with each other, but can do the same with the worker spot that you activate that turn. For example, if player A places one of his action token on a RED space to activate it's ability, the can then play a RED card from his hand and gain the card's special ability! NOTE: You MUST play a card every turn. If you play a card that does NOT match the worker space you chose that turn it is WASTED and discarded!! This is a GREAT addition to this type if game, as it adds tons long term strategy, as you try and synergize your worker placement with the cards in your hand, and tension as you hope the player next to you doesn't take the last green spot and ruin your whole turn! The third biggest change is that in Underwater Cities each player gets his own player mat in which to build and customize his/her own city!! Yep, there is no communal map as in Terraforming Mars. And the building of your own city is a whole mini-game in itself! Your city can be it's own engine IN ADDITION to your tableau! Do you build a city that generates tons of VPs but very little resources? Do you use you city purely as a resource factory? How much should my city synergize with the cards in your tableau? Or, do you try and make a balanced that does a little of everything? The decisions, choices and possibilities are insane! It's not quite up there with Terraforming Mars-YET! But I can see this game getting TONS of expansion and seriously giving TM a run for it's money! Allowing players to build their own city, I believe, gives this game a one-up on TM in the long run! It just adds another player of depth and engine building that TM doesn't have (Yet?). The only downside to the game itself is that is ICON HEAVY! It will be a pain to teach to noobs! TM players and experienced heavy euro-gamers will have an easier time learning Underwater Cities, but it will still be a STEEP learning curve. Like I said, if TM didn't do it for you, or you want a deeper TM-Like experience, then Underwater Cities is for you!! But, why only FOUR STARS!!??!?!? Sigh.... The Production of this game is poor...even by Rio Grande standards! Even Mayfair maybe? The art is decent but nothing great. But the real crime here is the game's components: they're just lousy for a AAA game in 2019! The card quality is meh and the player boards and aids are flimsy paper! Yuch! Furthermore, it's very possible to run out of resource chits in a four (4) (even 3?) player game! Again, that's just unacceptable! I had hoped Rio Grande would improve the original European version of the game, but they really didn't! :( And the $69-ish price tag really is asking too much (IMO) for what you get inside the box. This should be a $49-ish game at most, IMO. But, if you can overlook all those disappointments......Underwater Cities is a great Euro-game and should have a bright future.
G**O
Great game
Good game, this autor always have really great games
L**E
Great customer support
I'll leave it to others to discuss the game itself, but when mine arrived with a one of the wooden purple player pieces missing, I contacted Rio Grande and they sent a replacement piece right out. Excellent customer service, with no hassle at all.
V**M
Good for Terraforming Mars Fans
Awesome game for those that love Terraforming Mars. This game is not 40 mins long, despite it saying so on the rulebook. Maybe 40 mins long to learn the game? Overall, love the game - would recommend and the art is beautiful. The quality is good too.
J**R
El juego es excelente. Algunas cosas que cambiaría son los trabajadores (que son losetas de cartón baratas) y faltan tokens de fábricas para jugar de a 4, se acaban rapidísimo. Pero más allá de eso, es excelente, me gusta más que el Terraforming Mars (similar en mecánicas)
M**A
Me encantó ya viene con componentes mejorados y trae una promo
C**S
Delivered right on time. The game is amazing! Our current fav game is Terraforming Mars, and this is right up there for complexity, strategy, and enjoyment. Wonderful addition to our collection!
A**A
As described
L**O
Llegó completo el juego. Todo en su lugar y con las piezas completas. Sin embargo el estado del empaque llegó algo maltratado. No llegó en una caja, sino en una bolsa de tipo papel craft sin plástico burbuja y creo fue lo que principalmente hizo que llegara muy maltratado de las esquinas. Visualmente llegó la caja como si hubiera sido usado antes (pero sellado en plástico y las piezas en sus moldes nuevo). Las bolsas de adentro se sientes y se ven como de algo baja calidad. Increible juego y viene completo. Las piezas de adentro no vienen maltratadas sino nuevas. A menos que te guste tener la caja impecable (como me hubiera gustado recibirla) lo recomiendo mucho. PD. El tablero viene raspado de las orillas de uno de los lados del tablero, a menos que sea su diseño
G**A
Excellent game Challenging High quality construction
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