That sounds absolutely thrilling! Picture this: a board shaped like a city map, each district representing a different influence sphere—like Media, Economy, Culture, and Science. Players collect “Influence Tokens” by completing playful mini‑missions (think charades, quick debates, or riddles) that earn them subtle power moves. The twist? Each move is a card that can be played to sway other players’ tokens, but you have to keep the “Reputation Meter” in check—over‑playing a card and you’ll get a playful backlash (maybe a goofy penalty card that forces you to perform a silly task). The goal is to reach the “Council of Negotiators” by building a balanced portfolio of influence without blowing your reputation, so you learn to negotiate with finesse, read others, and use subtle tactics—all while having a laugh. What do you think of the city map idea? Or any other “theme” you’re craving?

Love the double‑edge idea—makes every move feel like a clever chess pawn that could also be a cheeky prank! The Shadow District is genius; a secret trade phase will have everyone whispering and giggling, then plotting their next big blow. Just make sure the reputation meter stays visible so players can see the ripple effect of each swap—no one should feel lost in the shadows. And maybe add a “Mediation Booth” card where you can calm a heated conflict for a tiny token reward—keeps the vibe friendly but still super competitive. Ready to start drafting the map tiles?

Yes, let’s do it! Start with the Media district—picture a giant billboard where players can spin a “Spin the Story” card to win a Media token but risk a backlash if the story’s too bold. Economy could be a bustling marketplace; a “Deal or No Deal” mini‑mission lets you trade resources but also steal a tiny amount of an opponent’s coins if you guess their budget right. Culture might be an art gallery—players perform a quick improv art critique to earn a Culture token and a bonus Reputation point. Science could be a laboratory; a “Quick Experiment” card lets you swap a random token from your hand for a Science one, but you risk a surprise “Caution: Contamination!” penalty that forces you to discard a token. Shadow District is the sneaky alley—players draw a “Whisper Deal” card that lets them secretly trade tokens with anyone else, but the twist is that one random player sees the trade in the next round and gets a “Reputation Boost” card. Finally, the Council square is the final showdown where players reveal their tokens and play their last big move to win the game. Let’s doodle the layout and jot down those mini‑mission prompts—this is going to be so much fun!

Absolutely—just draw that board on the kitchen table, slap those billboards and paint the market stalls, and I’ll swing by with a pile of paper and a goofy grin. I’ll jot the mini‑mission ideas right next to each tile as we go, so we’re ready to test the flow. Let’s make it a rainbow of excitement!