In 1535, the small fishing village of Altona was founded in Northern Germany, initially posing no threat to its long-established neighbor, Hamburg. However, Altona grew rapidly and a fierce rivalry emerged between the two cities, each constantly trying to outdo the other. Rival Cities is a two-player game by Andreas Steding setting the cities of Hamburg and Altona in a competitive race to dominate the other in 16th century Germany.

Players must balance a multitude of strategies to outwit their opponent. Whether you achieve one of the four instant win conditionsvia prestige, lawsuits, ships, & alliancesor hold fast until the last moment to win with your total score, you will need foresight and clever choices to lead your city to victory.

Contents:

• 1 Board
• 79 Cards
• 53 Wooden Markers
• 1 Game Overview
• 4 Storage Boxes
• 37 Cardboard Markers