Santa Monica

Santa Monica

Santa Monica

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Build the most desirable beachfront community in Santa Monica! In Santa Monica, you'll draft cards representing houses, businesses, and residents to score the most victory points. Manage your resources wisely to attract the best people and create a thriving neighborhood.

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FAQ

FAQ - Santa Monica

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You score points primarily by the value of the houses and businesses you build, as well as the number of residents in your community. Some cards provide immediate points or bonus points based on your neighborhood's composition.

The Beach area offers special scoring opportunities and can house specific businesses that provide bonuses. Focusing on your beach area can be a key strategy, but it requires planning.

Yes, the drafting mechanism forces players to compete for the best cards. Additionally, the limited spaces available in your neighborhood create tension and interaction as you try to outmaneuver your opponents.

The game ends when the draw deck runs out or when one player has a certain number of total cards in their neighborhood. Players then calculate their final scores and the player with the most points wins.