Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS
If you enjoy Agropolis and Naturopolis, this expansion is a gem! It blends the games cooperatively and quickly, adding an extra layer of strategy.
Highlights
- Unique game combination
- Fast and strategic
- Expands favorite games
Keep in mind
- Requires base games
- Slightly different rules
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Get ready to mix farmland with wilderness! Combopolis III is an expansion pack that brings together the best of Agropolis and Naturopolis, allowing you to create a hybrid map of farms and wild areas. Forget card passing; here, the gameplay is straightforward! Each player starts with two separate decks, one for each game, and from them, two scoring conditions are revealed. A third card, drawn from the 6-card Combopolis III pack, sets the final goal. The starting tile already comes with 'blocks' of both terrain types to kickstart your map. On your turn, you draw one card from each base deck and decide which one to play and which one to discard, ensuring both decks run out at the same rate. The game ends when the last cards are played. The final scoring considers the largest block groups of each terrain type, penalizes isolated roads, and, of course, rewards or punishes according to the three established scoring conditions. It's a quick and cooperative way to expand your favorite Button Shy games, perfect for those who enjoy strategic challenges in a pocket-sized format.
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
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Publisher
Button Shy
Designer
Danny Devine, Jason Tagmire, Steven Aramini
Artist
Danny Devine
Community
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963owners
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8want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Do I need Agropolis and Naturopolis to play Combopolis III?
Yes! Combopolis III is an expansion and works by combining the two base games.
How many players can participate?
This pack is for 1 to 4 players, maintaining the cooperative nature.
How long does a game session last?
Games are quite fast, usually taking only about 15 minutes.
Does the complexity change much from the original games?
The complexity is similar, but the cooperative dynamic and combined scoring conditions bring a new strategic challenge.
Are the card-passing rules from the original games used?
No, this variant eliminates card passing, making the game more direct.
What do 'blocks' mean in the description?
'Blocks' refer to the areas or adjacent groups of terrains you form when playing cards, which are important for scoring.
Is it a competitive or cooperative game?
Combopolis III is a cooperative game, where all players work together to achieve the score.