# Метро 2033

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2010
- **BGG Rating**: 4.8
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-6
- **Duration**: 90 min
- **Weight**: 3.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Ivan Popov, Sergey Golubkin
- **Artists**: Sergey Dulin
- **Publishers**: Fantasy World, Inc.
- **Categories**: Adventure, Novel-based
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Dice Rolling

## Verdict
If you love surviving in a post‑apocalyptic subway, Metro 2033 offers tension, strategy and a dash of luck.Immersive atmosphereDeductive combatResource managementMultiple win pathsLanguage dependentModerate learning curveSmall componentsRECOMMENDED

## Description
Metro 2033 plunges players into Moscow's underground after a nuclear apocalypse, where humanity has taken refuge in the metro stations. Each participant leads a subterranean faction, aiming to make their clan dominant by amassing armies, resources, and stations, or by seizing control of the Metro's cultural heart – the Polis. The board is a map of the tunnel network, divided into areas that grant victory points when controlled. Rounds follow a special event track that dictates resource production (pigs, ammo, mushrooms), law votes, or sudden dark attacks.\n\nResources are vital: they fund troop recruitment, hero equipment, and mission purchases that award extra points. Every faction has a hero who can move freely, complete missions, upgrade abilities, and even clash with rival heroes. Attacks can be launched with armies – which can only advance to adjacent stations – or with heroes, who face random threats or an opponent's army/hero. Combat uses a set of battle cards that give bonuses based on the opponent's chosen card, adding a deduction element.\n\nThe Area Majority/Influence mechanic rewards controlling more stations, but also draws the attention of mutant creatures lurking in the tunnels. Dice rolls resolve production, combat strength, and mission outcomes, ensuring luck plays a role. For 2‑6 players, about 90 minutes, and a moderate complexity (weight 3/5), Metro 2033 blends strategy, resource management, and narrative tension, perfect for fans of dark settings and risky decisions.

## FAQ
### How many players can join?
2 to 6 players.

### How long does a game last?
Approximately 90 minutes.

### What is the game’s complexity?
Weight 3/5 on BGG, considered moderate.

### Do I need extra material to play?
A translated sheet or cards is recommended, as the original components are in Russian/English.

### What resources are produced?
Pigs, ammunition and mushrooms, used to recruit troops, equip heroes and purchase missions.

### How do you win?
Reach 10 victory points or control all four Polis stations.

### Is luck a big factor?
Dice determine production and combat, so luck matters, but strategic choices are decisive.