Overview of the game

Aligned with Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision around urban planning, CityQuest is an educational game to celebrate Bharat’s urban development. It is more than just a game, it’s a fun and educational experience designed to spread awareness of the NITI Aayog Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) among Indians.

The card-based game educates players about the unique attributes of Indian cities, from their cleanliness and development to their educational and healthcare facilities. It uses accurate, government-sourced data to promote SDG localization and track urban progress through 77 indicators across 15 SDGs. CityQuest compares city parameters and score points based on which city excels in the chosen criteria. By playing, a player will not only compete but also learn about the development, challenges, and strengths of Indian cities.

This is a single-player game where players will compete against a Vishwakarma (AI) using a deck of city cards, not against a real player. Explore the strengths and challenges of 56 cities across the country, all while reliving the joy of the childhood trump card game we all loved!

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"Urban planning will
determine the fate of our
cities in 'Amrit Kaal' and it
is only well-planned cities
that will determine the fate of India”
- Hon’ble Prime Minister
Shri Narendra Modi Ji

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE

CityQuest game is open to participation by all individuals across all age groups. Dive into a nostalgic card game experience with a fresh twist and learn more about Bharat’s vibrant cities.

TIMELINES FOR CHALLENGE

The game is launched as part of the ‘Create In India Challenge’ for WAVES 2025. Explore the strengths and challenges of 56 cities across the country while reliving the joy of the childhood trump card game starting 25th of October 2024 till 25th January 2025.

PRIZE CATEGORIES

  • Two winners from each of the 4 regions, i.e., 8 winners.
  • Two winners from the Divyang category
  • Two winners from Armed Forces (currently serving or veterans)

How to Play

1Player vs. Vishwakarma (AI): The player and Vishwakarma (AI) are each given a separate deck of 11 cards randomly shuffled.

2All 11 cards are face-down. Each player reveals the topmost card and picks a stat to compare.

3Both cities are compared based on the chosen stat. The city card with better stats wins the round.

4The winning hand gets +1 point, and there will be bonus points on winning streaks.

LEADERBOARD

The leaderboard will feature both national and city-specific rankings. The national leaderboard will showcase players' ranks across India, while the city-based leaderboard will offer a dynamic view, ranking players within their respective cities. This dual-ranking system adds an engaging layer of competition, allowing players to see how they stack up both nationally and locally. Individual players can view other rankings through the game's interface. For city-teams, players need to sign up for their home city or the closest city listed in the NITI Aayog report, for example, #TeamCochin vs #TeamBhopal.

GAME RULES AND REWARDS

1Deal: At the start of the game, both players receive 11 city cards from a deck of 56.

2Reveal: In each round, you and the Vishwakarma (AI) reveal the top city card from your respective decks. The player who won the previous round chooses first.

3Compare: Each card has 6 parameters (e.g., Cleanliness, Population, Education). You pick a parameter to compare against your opponent’s card.

4Score:

  • Win a hand: +1 point.
  • Tie (equal values): +0.5 points.
  • Winning streaks: Earn additional +0.5 points for consecutive wins.

5Winner: After 11 rounds, the player with the most points wins.

FAQs

1. How to install the App?

Visit https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.games24x7.cityquest from your Android Phone. Click on the Install button and it will install on your device. Search for City Quest on your device and click on it.

Open the CityQuest app and it shows a login screen with "Sign in with Google". Once you click on that it will ask you to select a Google account. Select your Google account followed by your favorite city. You can choose your favorite city from the list of 56 cities. Click on Confirm.

Once the app is installed, search for City Quest on your phone. Click on the app and register yourself if not done already. You will see the "Play" button. Click on Play to play the game.
When the game starts, if it is your turn, you will get an option to select the attribute. The opened card will be enlarged from where you can select the attribute. Click on the attribute that you want to challenge the opponent with. Once you click, that attribute will be selected, and it will be compared with your opponent's attribute.
Once the game starts, alternatively you and your opponent get the turn. On your turn, you will choose some attribute of the city which will have a value associated with it. Once selected, the same attribute is selected in the opponent's card and the values are compared. The highest valued player will be declared as the winner.

Once you or your opponent select the attribute, it will be compared with the opponent's same attribute. The highest-valued player will be declared as the winner of that particular turn.

  • If you win, then you will get 1 point.
  • If you lose, then your opponent will get 1 point.
  • If the values are the same, both the players will get 0.5 points.
  • If you win back-to-back turns, you will get 1.5 points for a win.

The process is similar for your opponent.

The game will go for 11 turns. Out of 11 turns, whoever scores more points will be considered the winner of the game.

After the game is over, the scores are updated on the leaderboard. You should have a running internet connection to update your score. Win / Lose / Draw, your final score of the game will be updated to the leaderboard at the end of the game. If you close the app in between, then you will lose your score, and it will not be updated to the leaderboard.

There are three types of Leaderboard.

  • National Leaderboard: Every player is compared with every other player based on the total score that they have made so far.
  • City-wise leaderboard: Every player of the same city is compared with each other based on the total score that they have made so far.
  • Intercity Leaderboard: Every city is compared with other cities based on the total scores that the players of that city have made so far.

The leaderboard event starts on 25th October 2024 and ends on 15th January 2025.

Once the leaderboard event ends, the prizes are given to the players who have topped the leaderboard. Here are the prize details:

  • Top 50 National Leaderboard players
  • Top 3 Cities
  • Top 15 players who are of the Armed Forces
  • Top 15 players who are of Divyang Category

Filling out the form in the game is mandatory to claim any prize.

After the leaderboard event ends, our team will consider everyone who has filled out the form. (Filling out the form is mandatory to claim any prize). Our team will validate the details given by the user and the top players will get a call from our team to dispatch the prizes.

Open City Quest on your Android Phone. There is a form button at the bottom center of the page where you see the "Play" button. Click on the button and a new window will open. Fill in your name (as in the Aadhaar card is recommended) and working mobile number. If you are from the Armed Forces or Divyang Category, please select the same. (You may have to submit your ID when we call you for verification). Submit the form by clicking on the "Submit" button.

"The SDG Urban Index & Dashboard 2021-22, developed by NITI Aayog, is a tool for monitoring the progress of Indian cities across key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The index tracks 77 indicators from 15 SDGs, including health, education, clean energy, poverty reduction, and infrastructure. This index helps strengthen data-driven decision-making, ensuring cities move towards a sustainable and prosperous future. Playing City Quest helps spread awareness of these goals and highlights how urban areas contribute to India’s development.

For the mobile game version of City Quest, we have used the Top 6 SDG parameters instead of all 15 SDGs. You can find the complete list of SDGs below.

  • No Poverty
  • Zero Hunger
  • Good Health and Wellbeing
  • Quality Education
  • Gender Equality
  • Clean Water and Sanitization
  • Affordable and Clean Energy
  • Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • Life on Land
  • Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • Climate Action
  • Reduced Inequality
  • Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • Responsible Consumption and Production
  • Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
  • Life Below Water
  • Partnerships for the Goals

To explore all 56 cities with the full 15 SDGs, visit the SDG India Index website https://sdgindiaindex.niti.gov.in/urban/#/ranking

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