Chang'an

During the Tang dynasty, Chang’an was one of the largest cities in the world. It was a cosmopolitan urban center with thousands of travelers exploring it. As an important urbanist, compete against other players to build the best districts of Chang’an and to get the favors of the court.

In Chang’an, players take on the role of skilled urbanists striving to construct the most impressive districts while earning favor from the imperial court. Through careful planning and strategic decision-making, players place cards onto their personal boards, known as gates, to prepare future actions. These cards are then moved into the city districts to construct buildings and attract influential characters who bring valuable abilities and rewards. Each turn offers meaningful choices, as players must decide between researching new opportunities, managing resources and activating character effects, or building structures that contribute to their growing city. Every card added to the districts provides unique privileges and victory points, creating a layered and rewarding gameplay experience.

The game progresses as players expand their districts, with the end triggered once a player successfully builds nine or more cards into their city. At that point, the competition concludes, and the player with the highest number of victory points is crowned the greatest urbanist of Chang’an.

With its blend of strategic planning, resource management, and historical theme, Chang’an offers engaging gameplay that is easy to learn yet rich in depth. Perfect for families, teens, and adult players, this game delivers high replay value and a compelling balance of competition and strategy, making it an excellent addition to any board game collection.