New Angeles
- Players
- 4-6
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 6 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 240 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 14+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 3.2 / 5
- Year
- 2016
About the game
New Angeles is a negotiation-heavy game for 4-6 players set in a sprawling sci-fi megacity, where each player controls a powerful megacorporation seeking profit and influence. Through deal-making, temporary alliances, and hidden agendas, players must balance greed with keeping crime, disease, and unrest under control, because if the city collapses, everyone can lose. With semi-cooperative play, voting, and variable powers, this is a tense, lengthy experience of negotiation and betrayal.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's team considers New Angeles a premier negotiation game, blending genuine cooperation with cutthroat self-interest in a way few games manage. The hidden-role tension and shared-risk city track make every deal feel loaded with subtext. It demands a long commitment and a talkative group willing to lean into bluffing and negotiation.
What we like
- Deep negotiation mechanics create memorable social drama.
- Semi-cooperative structure balances self-interest and shared risk.
- Hidden roles add layers of bluffing and suspicion.
- Rich sci-fi theme tied to the Android game universe.
Keep in mind
- Very long playtime at around four hours.
- Requires a group comfortable with heavy negotiation and confrontation.
- High downtime when not actively negotiating.
Who it's for
Best for experienced gamers (ages 14+) in groups of 4-6 who love negotiation, bluffing, and long, talky sessions.
