Raising Chicago Chicago in the mid-1800’s—a city-wide drainage crisis caused by its low elevation to nearby Lake Michigan has caused significant problems. The city council’s answer? Raise the buildings to make way for a new sewer system beneath the elevated streets. In Raising Chicago, you’ll compete with other businesses to secure contracts for raising the city’s buildings. But be warned: don’t overextend yourself! You must complete each building project every turn. Running out of resources will severely damage your reputation and standing with the city. Strategically place your buildings, fulfill the city council’s demands, and complete the most projects in each ward to become the most renowned builder in Raising Chicago! Raising Chicago is an economic city-building game, produced in partnership with Spielworxx in Germany. Key Features:HISTORICAL CITY-BUILDING STRATEGY: Compete as a business owner during Chicago's mid-1800s drainage crisis, inspired by true historical events. SECURE LUCRATIVE CONTRACTS: Manage your resources wisely to raise buildings and fulfill city council demands without overextending your company. BALANCE RISK AND REWARD: Every decision matters—running out of resources will severely damage your reputation and hinder your progress. STRATEGIC AREA CONTROL: Place your buildings strategically to dominate city wards and gain political favor. PREMIUM PARTNERSHIP WITH SPIELWORXX: Enjoy exceptional game quality and deep, replayable mechanics from renowned German publisher Spielworxx.Contents:1 main game board1 bidding board4 company boards6 company expansion tiles36 project tiles10 final project tiles4 personal project tiles10 prestige building tiles18 neighborhood tiles12 empty plot tiles4 ward control tokens9 expertise banners90 resource tokens (30x lumber, masonry, jackscrew)36 permanent resource tokens (3 sets in player colors with 3 lumber, masonry, and jackscrew tiles each)20 wild resource tokens20 favor tokens36 symbol tokens12 expertise track markers (3 each in 4 player colors)54 two-sided resource cards (red side for 2-3 players; yellow side for 4 players)100 bidding markers (25 each in 4 player colors)8 prestige building stands8 discs (2 each in 4 player colors)1 city council board (optional module)12 city council member tiles (optional module)2 rule booklets (English & German)4 play aids (English & German)

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