SKYSCRAPER

2-4 Players I 8+

The path to the clouds is paved in light.

Travel back to 1930s New York City when the greatest architectural achievement of the era, the Skyscraper of Manhattan, rises from the streets. As one of four competing developers, your goal is to illuminate your vision upon this towering structure and claim your place at the top of the city skyline.

Features

• Unique 3D mechanics & floor-by-floor elevator progression

• 2-4 Players (Local or AI opponents)

• Stunning Art Deco graphics

Seamlessly switch between immersive 3D and a clear 2D view.

Skyscraper Rules

GOAL
Winning the game is achieved by securing more than your equal share of the playable fields (over half for 2 players, over a third for 3 players and over a fourth for 4 player) or by maintaining a higher field count when no further moves are possible.

GAMEPLAY

Connection: A field may be illuminated only if it maintains a clear line of sight through the 3D structure to another field of the same color.

Shadow Rule: Opponent-controlled fields obstruct light. Connections cannot be established through sectors occupied by the adversary.

Capture: Completion of a full sequence of 5 windows on the same block initiates a capture event. The player holding the majority of illuminated fields within that sequence secures the entire line.

Split Capture: Should a move finalize multiple sequences simultaneously, each is evaluated independently for majority. The trigger field remains secure from capture provided it contributes to at least one sequence won by the active player.

Elevator: Accessibility to higher floors is restricted by the elevator height, starting with 1 floor in the first round. Each round, the elevator rises by 1 floor, gradually opening the top of the structure.

News

Simon Allmer is currently working on the physical manifestation of Skyscraper; a vertical tabletop experience that blurs the line between game and interior design. Beyond play, the object will function as a reactive light installation, bringing the energy of an electric cityscape into one’s home.

Expected release: December 2026. Follow @sevenwondersgames to never miss a beat!