4D Cityscape facts for kids

4D Cityscape puzzles are a cool series of puzzles that let you build a city through time! They show how a city changes, from its past to its present, and even what it might look like in the future. Each puzzle features many of a city's famous buildings and places, called landmarks. Shaun Sakdinan created these unique puzzles in 2010.

The very first 4D Cityscape puzzle was made for New York City. These puzzles quickly became popular and even won the "Gift of the Year 1st Place Prize" in 2010. They have been shown in many magazines about gifts and holidays.

What Makes Them Special?

These puzzles are called "4D" because they add a fourth dimension: time! You don't just build a flat picture. Instead, you build the city layer by layer, showing how it grew over the years.

Building Through Time

First, you build the oldest layer of the city, often showing how it looked centuries ago. Then, you add the modern buildings and streets, showing the city as it is today. This way, you can see the history of a city come to life right before your eyes!

Cities You Can Explore

The 4D Cityscape series includes many famous cities from around the world. Each puzzle lets you discover the unique history and famous spots of that place. Here are some of the exciting cities you can build:

• London - You can build famous places like Tower Bridge, The Gherkin, and The Shard. Some of the main streets, like Oxford Street, even glow in the dark!
• New York City - This was the first city puzzle made. You'll find landmarks like the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, and One World Trade Center.
• Chicago - Discover buildings such as the Willis Tower and the Trump International Hotel and Tower (Chicago).
• Washington D.C. - Build important U.S. landmarks like The Pentagon, the United States Capitol, and the Washington Monument.
• Hong Kong
• Toronto
• Las Vegas - See famous hotels like Luxor, MGM Grand, and Stratosphere.
• Tokyo
• Berlin
• Paris
• Sydney
• Osaka
• Saint Petersburg
• Shanghai
• Dubai
• Rome
• Barcelona
• San Francisco
• Macau - This city puzzle also has a special "Grand Prix" version that glows in the dark, just like the famous race track!
• Calgary
• Warsaw
• Prague
• Melbourne
• Los Angeles
• Budapest
• Boston
• Seattle

Fantasy and Ancient Worlds

Beyond real-world cities, the 4D Cityscape puzzles also let you build exciting places from stories and history:

• Disneyland - Build the magical world of Disneyland!
• Westeros from Game of Thrones - Explore the lands from this popular fantasy series.
• Ancient Egypt - Go back in time to build ancient wonders.
• Ancient Rome - Recreate the powerful Roman Empire.
• Ancient Greece - Discover the birthplace of many historical ideas.
• Imperial China - Build scenes from ancient Chinese history.