Thames and Kosmos My City Roll and Build — Roll and Write Dice Game for 1–6 Players

Thames and Kosmos presents My City Roll and Build, a compact roll-and-write game that invites you to sketch a living town with dice and a pencil. Each turn, a burst of dice results guides you to place a building on your personal map, shaping streets, parks, and neighborhoods. The tactile feel of the pencil on paper, the satisfying clack of dice, and the visual progress as blocks fill your map create a highly engaging, hands-on experience that’s easy to pick up and hard to put down.

Designed for 1–6 players, this quick-paced title typically plays in about 30 minutes, making it ideal for family game nights, gatherings with friends, or a focused solo session. The game’s structure blends strategy with a touch of luck, so you can enjoy a different city layout each time you play while keeping the flow fast and accessible.

What makes it fun and replayable

• Roll the dice to decide which building to draw on your pad, turning chance into creative planning.
• Each city map reflects your layout choices, rewarding efficient placement and smart planning.
• 12 episodes introduce new mechanics, keeping every session fresh and challenging in its own way.

Campaign options and play variety

• Episodes can be played standalone or stitched together into a campaign, allowing a sense of progression across sessions.
• From early land development to the moment gold is found, the narrative arc evolves as you play, adding thematic variety to the strategy.
• Bandits enter the scene as the city grows, introducing dynamic tension and decision-making without losing the light, competitive vibe.

Who is this for

My City Roll and Build suits players seeking a tactile, fast-moving, roll-and-write experience with approachable rules. It’s a good match for households, friend groups, or classrooms exploring spatial thinking and city-building concepts in a relaxed yet competitive setting. While outcomes depend on dice and drafting choices, the game offers a clear path to satisfying city-building moments and repeatable play through its varied episodes and campaign option.

If you enjoy quick turns, clever drafting, and the feel of drawing a city on paper with friends, this title could fit nicely into your collection. It invites thoughtful decisions without promising guaranteed results, letting you decide the level of strategy you want in each session.