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Foundations of Metropolis

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Plan & Build!

In this elegant and intuitive city-building board game, designed by the award-winning Emerson Matsuuchi, you will create the city of your dreams.

Over three rounds of play,... (read more)

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Reviews

positive, 81% of all reviews are favorable

Playtime

60 minutes

Published

2023

Age

14+

Publisher

Arcane Wonders

Players

2 to 4 players

Designer

Emerson Matsuuchi

Playstyle

Relaxed

Game's Categories

Strategy Game, Arcane Wonders, Economic, City Building, Tile Placement, Arcane Wonders Games, and Income

Foundations of Metropolis

Description

Plan & Build!

In this elegant and intuitive city-building board game, designed by the award-winning Emerson Matsuuchi, you will create the city of your dreams.

Over three rounds of play, you will compete to be the greatest architect in your city by purchasing the deeds to empty lots and constructing your new buildings on them. More complex buildings require more lots, but will bring you even greater prestige. The player with the most prestige is appointed Grand Architect!

• Auction: Dutch• Income• Market• Ownership• Square Grid• Tile Placement

Contents

81 Deed Cards
68 Coins
4 Player Boards
96 Building Tiles
32 Lot Markers
8 Score Cubes
1 First Player Token
1 Deed Board
1 Score Board
1 City Board

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Strategy Game

Themes

Mechanics

Publishers

Arcane Wonders
Gém Klub Kft.
Arcane Wonders Games

Designer

Emerson Matsuuchi

Artists

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