Mad City

About this board game

Mad City is a real-time competitive tile-laying game for 1–6 players that takes about 30 minutes to play. In each one-minute round, players race to arrange nine tiles in a 3×3 grid and create the most lucrative city.

Every tile contributes to your developing metropolis, so thoughtful zoning matters—but speed matters too. Build your downtown, industrial, and residential districts in beneficial patterns, and become a specialist in an area to improve your efficiency. You can also diversify your building style as you pursue the highest score.

Once the minute begins, there is no time to waste. Players compete to complete their layouts quickly and claim bonuses connected to ponds and parks, while also seeking majorities in the different zoning areas. The result is a tense city-planning race where each decision must be made before the clock runs out.

• Real-time play: Build your city during rounds lasting exactly one minute.
• Tile-laying challenge: Arrange nine tiles into a 3×3 city grid.
• Flexible scoring: Focus on one district type or diversify your approach.
• Competitive bonuses: Race for pond, park, and zoning-majority rewards.
• Solo option: Test your skills against The Grid when playing alone.

With quick, addictive gameplay, Mad City offers an accessible challenge for families and gamers alike. Clear the red tape, roll up your sleeves, and see how much you can accomplish before the minute ends—then try again to improve your city.