LocalPop

The game is inspired from Scotland Yard which I enjoyed playing as a kid. In LocalPop the game has been reinterpreted on a globe with players moving around different cities.

- Play: r/localpop

- Install: https://developers.reddit.com/apps/localpop-app

It's played on reddit. There's the game sub where you can try it out or you can add it to your own sub by adding it from the marketplace.

The game is a multiplayer game where one team is the "spy" - moving across cities to avoid capture. Two other teams are "cops" working together to track down and catch the spy. Players are assigned to randomly each game and they vote on the next move for their team.

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How to Play

Basic Rules

1. Teams and Roles:
   • One player controls The Spy (the criminal).
   • All other players control the cops who cooperate to catch The Spy.
2. The Goal:
   • The Spy wins by avoiding capture for the entire game.
   • The the cops win if they successfully move onto the same city as The Spy.
3. Gameplay:
   • The game takes place on a globe of connected cities.
   • Each turn, players move to a connected city. Major cities allow for longer moves.
   • The Spy's location is hidden but is revealed periodically throughout the game.
   • The the cops are always visible on the globe.
4. Starting Positions:
   • Initial positions for The Spy and the the cops are randomly assigned at the start of the game.
5. Moving:
   • On their turn, players can move to a connected city.
   • The connections between cities change each game for a unique experience.

Playing Multiplayer on Reddit

LocalPop supports asynchronous play on Reddit, making it easy for anyone to join and contribute at their own pace. Here’s how it works:

1. Joining a Game:
   • Players are assigned to a team (cop or spy) as they join.
2. Voting on Moves:
   • Each turn lasts 15 minutes.
   • During this time, players on the same team vote on their team’s next move.
   • Every player gets 1 vote per turn for their team.
3. Turn Resolution:
   • When the 15-minute timer ends, the move with the most votes is automatically performed and the game moves forward.
4. Unique Maps:
   • Every game generates a new map with different city connections, ensuring no two games are the same.

Game Setup and Rules

Each game consists of 3 players: Jason (the spy), Agent Abbott (cop), and Agent Noah (cop), in that order.

• Movement: Each player can move one place per turn.
• Cities: There are a total 100 cities. About 15 major cities are selected, distributed evenly around the world. These cities are all connected to each other.
• The remaining cities are connected to the closest major city, with some also interconnected.
• Spy Visibility: The spy's position is made public every 5th turn.
• Game Duration: The game lasts for 8 rounds, with each player taking one turn per round.
• Voting: Each turn includes a 15-minute voting period to decide the next move.