In Urban Empire you take control of a mayoral dynasty and lead your city and people through 200 years of history Establish infrastructures plan city districts debate political decisions at the town council bribe or blackmail your opponents empower the democratic rights of your people or ignore them and reign supremely by yourself - the decision is yours!Beginning in the 1820s establish your city through five different eras each with its own threats and opportunities Master the challenges of the centuries face political struggles experience world-changing events and pioneering inventions and create your own unique Urban Empire!Urban Empire is a ‘City Ruler’ pioneering a new breed of strategy game that combines city builder features with political scheming and adds profound social and historical events into the mix creating a whole new gameplay experience where players must employ strategic planning and political savvy to successfully grow their cities in their role as MayorFeaturesCity Ruler not City Builder Urban Empire offers a unique combination of classic city building and political management gameplay Take on the role of a mayor be a political mastermind and prove your skills by prevailing against opposing parties and guiding your city through technological evolutions and ideological revolutionsChoose from 4 ruling families with 5 characters each like the equal rights and social justice advocates the Kilgannons or the Sant’Elias who focus on scientific progress and the pursuit of knowledgeCreate and manage city districts on a large scale and fulfil your citizens’ needs - such as happiness safety and public servicesIntroduce new ideas and technologies like the electric tram antibiotics or video games and use your power to convince the city council of your political agendaUp to 800 dynamic events represent the twists and turns of urban life make and influence decisions on issues such as women’s rights the hippie movement and child labour