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Base game

Foundations of Metropolis

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Published
2024
Players
2–4
Play time
60 min
Reach
Niche
Evaluations
0
Themes:
City BuildingEconomic
Mechanics:
Auction & biddingEngine buildingSpatial puzzleTile laying

How it plays

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Main mechanics explained

  • Auction & bidding: Value is set by what players are willing to pay.
  • Engine building: Small early moves compound into a machine that does the work later.
  • Spatial puzzle: Fitting shapes together efficiently is the challenge.
  • Tile laying: You build a shared or personal board tile by tile.
Full publisher description

In Foundations of Metropolis , players will compete over three rounds to be the greatest architect in the city by purchasing deeds to empty lots and constructing new buildings on them. More complex buildings require more lots, but will bring you even greater prestige. The player with the most prestige will be appointed Grand Architect! Gameplay is the same in this standalone game as in Foundations of Rome , but with polyomino pieces and a brand new theme. description from the publisher

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