Bay Area Regional Planner
Negotiate over where to zone for new homes and solve the housing crisis!
Requirements
60-90
2-12
12+
Description
Bay Area Regional Planner is a game of negotiation and urban planning. For the last 40 years, the San Francisco Bay Area has added jobs faster than housing, creating the highest housing costs in the nation. In the next 25 years, millions more will arrive. To bring rent down, the new housing demand has to be not just met, but exceeded. This means over 2 million new homes.
During the 12 game rounds, you’ll negotiate with the other players to decide where to zone for those new homes. Aside from housing supply, your goals may also consider neighborhood preservation, open space, traffic, and views.
Based on actual urban planning data and tested by housing activists Bay Area Regional Planner is realistic yet easy to learn. With all players participating in simultaneous rounds,
it’s also a great conversation starter and introduction to city planning and Bay Area politics.
During the 12 game rounds, you’ll negotiate with the other players to decide where to zone for those new homes. Aside from housing supply, your goals may also consider neighborhood preservation, open space, traffic, and views.
Based on actual urban planning data and tested by housing activists Bay Area Regional Planner is realistic yet easy to learn. With all players participating in simultaneous rounds,
it’s also a great conversation starter and introduction to city planning and Bay Area politics.
Components
| Component | Quantity | Photo |
|---|---|---|
| Large Retail Box | 1 |  |
| Quad-Fold Game Board | 1 |  |
| Poker Deck | 1 deck of 27 cards |  |
| Mini Square Tile Set | 1 set of 77 mini square tiles |  |
| Document | 1 |  |
| Bowling Pin, Small, Orange | 6 |  |
| Car, Blue | 1 |  |
| Car, Green | 1 |  |
| Car, Purple | 1 |  |
| Car, Yellow | 1 |  |
Vitals
| Average Rating | 4 reviews |
|---|---|
| Publish Date | December 29, 2015 |
| Edition | First |
| Department | Games |
| Tags | Real Estate Modern / Present Casual Gamer Simulation |
| More Info | Bay Area Regional Planner web site |
Why buy this?
Some people like to leave their work at the office. But maybe you're the kind of planner who likes to turn the largest challenges of the profession into a game to be enjoyed in your free time.
- Based on a real world situation!
- Simultaneous turns = no downtime waiting for other players!
- Shared goals provide cooperative and competitive action!
Alfred Twu
Notes
- This game contains laser cut components. Laser cut items will have a slight amount of soot around the edges, which can easily be wiped off; and will have a campfire smell for about a week after you open them.
Ratings and Reviews
Own It
Played It
Fun
Priced Well
Well Written Rules
Nice Artwork
Played this with my family (all adults, several with an interest in planning). It was an interesting game, even though we're not in the Bay Area. I enjoyed some of the cooperative aspects - you'll do...
Own It
Played It
Fun
High Replay Value
Well Written Rules
Nice Artwork
Just played this for the first time, with my girlfriend. Super fun game, not too complicated, really engaging, and well designed! Highly recommend
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