Barcelona

The Eixample, laid out block by block, with trams.

Barcelona puts you in the late 19th century as the old city walls come down and Cerda's famous grid goes up. You're building blocks, running tram lines, laying out streets and putting in the public services that make a district worth living in.

This is a proper heavyweight euro from Dani Garcia — several hours, plenty of interlocking systems, and the kind of game where a plan made on turn two either pays off spectacularly or quietly ruins you. Plays one to four.

Perfect for: seasoned euro players, city planning nerds, and anyone who has strong opinions about grid layouts.