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Metropolis (1984)

2–5 players · 90 min · age 16+ · ★ 6.4 on BGG

Players
2–5
Play time
90 min
Age
16+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.4/10

Best for 2–5 players aged 16+ who like city building games — medium-light complexity, plays in 90 min.

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About Metropolis

One of game designer Sid Sackson's greatest contributions to the negotiation genre, this game has players trying to construct the best buildings in a rapidly growing city. The map is a collection of city blocks broken into smaller properties. Each turn, players choose one property and try to work out deal for placing a new structure on the board. The value of each building is determined by the type of buildings in the same block, so both a school and an apartment building rec…

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City BuildingNegotiation

Mechanics: City Building, Negotiation · Designer: Sid Sackson

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Metropolis FAQ

How many players is Metropolis?
Metropolis plays with 2–5 players, ages 16 and up.
How long does Metropolis take to play?
A game of Metropolis takes 90 min, at medium-light complexity (2.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Metropolis any good?
Metropolis rates 6.4/10 from 359 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a city building / negotiation game built around city building, negotiation.