A tile placement game about the real 19th-century effort to physically raise the city of Chicago.
Who it's for
History-curious gamers who enjoy tile placement with a genuine investment and bidding layer and a strong theme.
Not for you if…
Skip it if you prefer low-conflict games, since competing for the same projects creates real friction.
Vibe's take
Tense and competitive: every tile placement is a bid, and watching projects resolve after everyone commits keeps the tension high.
Raising Chicago recreates the real 19th-century engineering feat of lifting an entire city to install its first sewer system, as you compete to complete building projects and prove your company can raise Chicago best.
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Players
Duration
75–120 min
Ages 14+
Complexity
3.6 / 5 — HeavyBGG Rating
5.6/10
Rank #8,899
157 ratings
Published
2025