Step into Chicago 1893: The City Beautiful and join the race to create an unforgettable metropolis for the 1893 World's Exposition. Strategize with your competitors as you construct desirable neighborhoods, efficient rails, lush parks, grand boulevards, and impressive monuments. Secure your Alderman's position in the most influential Ward and showcase your ability to craft a thriving, modern city that will serve as the ultimate standard for "The City Beautiful."

In October of 1871, the devastating Great Chicago Fire blazed a trail almost four miles in length through the very core of the city. Despite the widespread destruction, it presented an opportunity to reconstruct Chicago as a forward-thinking metropolis. When The World's Columbian Exposition selected Chicago as its host city, a flurry of preparations took place to enhance and upgrade the city's appearance and infrastructure, in preparation for the arrival of global visitors.