City of the Great Machine is a strategy game set in a grim universe of technocratic Victorian steampunk. The game features the conflict between the Great Machine, an artificial intelligence network, and an alliance of Heroes. The Great Machine is either controlled by a player or is automated, which completely changes the gameplay. The Great Machine controls the City built on mobile platforms in the sky. As the Great Machine, the player (or game AI) commands a force of perfected Servants and mechanical Guards. The Great Machine's ultimate goal is to suppress social unrest and complete its grandiose Master Plan to perfect the mankind. tWO MODES: One-vs-Many for 2-4 players and Cooperative & Solo Mode with fully automated Great Machine vs. 1-3 Hero players.SECRECY: The Heroes want to keep their plans concealed, but they must communicate in the presence of the Great Machine.HIDDEN MOVEMENT: The Heroes move covertly through the City by secretly choosing which District they visit.Asymmetric gameplay and unique victory conditions. The Heroes need 3 Riots to win, while the Great Machine strives to complete the Master PlanSecrecy. The Heroes need to conceal their plans from the Great Machine, however, they may discuss their intentions only in the presence of the Great Machine.