Paris: La Cité de la Lumière
- Players
- 2
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 2 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 30 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 8+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.0 / 5
- Year
- 2019
About the game
Paris: La Cité de la Lumière is a two-player abstract tile-placement game set during the 1889 Exposition Universelle, when electric streetlights first illuminated the city. Players place cobblestone tiles and then build atop their own color or shared spaces, trying to position buildings near as many streetlights as possible to win the admiration of Parisian pedestrians.
Hobbli's Notes
An elegant, quick two-player abstract with a gorgeous Parisian aesthetic. A great tight duel for a date night or a fast strategic warm-up game.
What we like
- Beautiful Parisian art and theme.
- Quick 30-minute playtime.
- Purpose-built two-player design with tight strategy.
- Simple rules hiding deep decisions.
Keep in mind
- Strictly limited to two players.
- Abstract theme may feel dry to some.
- Limited variety once patterns are learned.
Who it's for
Two-player abstract strategy fans, ages 8 and up, for quick 30-minute sessions.
