Santorini New York puts players in the work boots of builders constructing a grand city at the start of the 20th century. During the game; you will move your workers around Manhattan; raising buildings and skyscrapers. To prove your skill; climb atop the tallest building and look down over the city you have built. Only clever tactical moves and cards will bring you victory.

In this 2-5 player abstract strategy game; you'll control 2 workers while all building New York City. Each turn consists of a move and a build; but special Role Cards impact how you play your turn. Each player will have 5 Role Cards; choosing one to play at the beginning of each turn. Once used; it is discarded; which continues until each player only has 1 Role Card left. 4 more are dealt to each player to provide more options.

The first player to move to the third level wins the game; however they must have the Statue of Liberty when they do in order to win. Each Role Card has a number printed on it; showing it's initiative order. Role cards are simultaneously revealed each round; and the player with the lowest number goes first. The player with the highest number takes the Statue of Liberty; and is the only player who can win on that turn; creating an intense and dynamic 'all vs 1' environment every turn.

The game comes with 14 Role Card sets; but only 4 are used each game; providing a large amount of replayability. The game also comes with 6 custom sculpts of the world-record breaking skyscrapers at the turn of the century.