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City of the Big Shoulders

City of the Big Shoulders

Designed byRaymond Chandler III•Published byParallel Games

Rank
519
in All-Time
Total Points
560 pts
Borda count scoring

After the great Chicago Fire of 1871, the brave men and women of Chicago sought to rebuild their once-great city, and rebuild it they did. Over the next 60 years Chicago experienced an economic golden age, making such great progress that it hosted The World's Columbian Exposit…

Published
2019
Players
1-4
Play Time
120-180 min
Weight
4.01 / 5
BGG Rating
7.8View on BoardGameGeek
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Rank6
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The Dice Tower
Bryan Drake
Nov 24, 2024
Rank8
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The Family Showdown
Hunter
Jan 17, 2023
Rank29
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Mishi Geek - Directos
Oct 14, 2024
Rank34
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The Dice Tower
Jason Levine
Apr 24, 2024
Rank44
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Economic Board Games
Craid
Dec 17, 2025
Rank52
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Board Gamers Anonymous
Anthony
Apr 6, 2025
Rank65
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Fillype Jorge on Board
Fillype Jorge
Jan 11, 2026