City of the Great Machine (Board Game)

City of the Great Machine is a strategy game set in a grim universe oftechnocratic Victorian steampunk. The game features the conflict between theGreat Machine, an artificial intelligence network, and an alliance of Heroes.The Great Machine is either controlled by a player or is automated, whichcompletely changes the gameplay.

The Great Machine controls the City built on mobile platforms in the sky. Asthe Great Machine, the player (or game AI) commands a force of perfectedServants and mechanical Guards. The Great Machine's ultimate goal is tosuppress social unrest and complete its grandiose Master Plan to perfect themankind.

The other players are Heroes working together against the Great Machine tostart a revolution. They encourage discontent in the City, enlist the support offamous citizens, and inflame riots. They also attempt to prevent the GreatMachine from completing the Master Plan, as it leads to the enslavement of themankind.

Game Features:

• City of the Great Machine may be played as One-vs-Many (2–4 players) orcooperatively/solo (1–3 players).
• Modular board allows for infinite City layouts. The players may repositionthe City Districts during the game.
• Hidden movement. Each round, the Heroes secretly choose the Districts theywill go to.
• Resource management. Both sides of the conflict have multiple actions totake and pay for them in Trust (Heroes) or Bonds (the Great Machine). The sameis true for movement and other tasks.
• Asymmetric gameplay and unique victory conditions. The Heroes need 3 Riotsto win, while the Great Machine strives to complete the Master Plan.

Secrecy. The Heroes need to conceal their plans from the Great Machine,however, they may discuss their intentions only in the presence of the GreatMachine.