Chandigarh

Board game in Italian. Duration: 45-60 minutes . Players: 2-4. Ages: 14+.

In 1951 , in post-war India, one of the greatest challenges of modern architecture arose: designing the new capital of Punjab from scratch. In Chandigarh , you were called upon to become one of the urban planners charged with shaping a city that would symbolize rebirth, rationality, and the avant-garde, inspired by the revolutionary vision of Le Corbusier . Every building you construct is not just a structure, but a strategic choice that leaves its mark on the city.

Chandigarh is a strategic tile-laying and pattern-building board game for 2–4 players , with games lasting 45–60 minutes . Each turn you'll carefully choose how to develop your city grid, balancing long-term planning and immediate tactics , in constant indirect confrontation with your opponents.

During the game, you can move your Architect around the modular map and construct colored buildings on lots adjacent to intersections, influencing the future possibilities of all players. Alternatively, you can acquire Project Cards , which define specific color and shape patterns to complete on the map to earn Prestige Points . Hand management and the ability to create efficient combos are key to maximizing your score.

Competition heats up even more in the city sectors : completing the last lot of a sector lets you claim it with an overseer, preparing for a post-game majority rating for extra points. Added to this are Specialists , unique characters with permanent abilities that profoundly change your playstyle and open up new strategic avenues.

A central aspect of Chandigarh is the constant tension generated by shared scoring . The buildings you construct can also be used by opponents to complete their projects, forcing you to build intelligently: exploit the opportunities created by others, but at the same time hinder their more profitable plans.

With elegant rules , strong indirect interaction , an ever-changing modular board , and a clean, satisfying aesthetic, Chandigarh offers high replayability and a focused yet satisfying strategic experience. Every intersection is a decision, every building a declaration of intent: will you be able to give meaning to the city and carve your name into the history of modern urban planning?