# Metropolys

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2008
- **BGG Rating**: 7.1
- **BGG Rank**: #1288
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 30-60 min
- **Weight**: 2.20 / 5
- **Designers**: Sébastien Pauchon
- **Artists**: Mathieu Leyssenne
- **Publishers**: Ystari Games, HUCH!, Quined White Goblin Games, Rio Grande Games
- **Categories**: Territory Building
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Auction / Bidding, Constrained Bidding

## Verdict
If you love fast bidding and area control, Metropolys serves up sleek fun in under an hour.Strategic auctionsArt Nouveau visualsShort play timeFragile componentsSecret goals may confuseRECOMMENDED

## Description
Metropolys puts you in the shoes of an urban planner competing with other architects to leave a lasting imprint on the city. Each player gets a set of numbered markers representing glass‑and‑steel buildings. On your turn you pick a space on the board and place one of these markers; the displayed number shows the strength of your bid. Others may pass or outbid you by placing a higher‑numbered marker in an adjacent space. When nobody wants to raise further, the bid ends: the winner flips his marker (hiding the number) and collects the losing bids. A new auction starts, and the cycle repeats until a player has placed all of his buildings, ending the game. 

The board is divided into three area types: Metro spaces (worth positive points), archaeological sites (penalize the player who most recently built there), and fashionable locations (grant extra points). Additionally, each player holds up to two hidden agendas – secret goals like surrounding fountains or controlling both sides of bridges – that award extra prestige if achieved. 

The game runs in 30‑60 minutes, is light‑weight (BGG weight 2.2) yet tactically rich, perfect for fans of strategic bidding and area control. With its Art Nouveau visuals and city‑building theme, Metropolys offers a quick, engaging experience where every bid can shift the balance of power.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
2 to 4 players.

### How long does a game take?
Between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on player count.

### What is the game's complexity?
Light (2.2/5 weight on BGG), easy to learn with strategic depth in bidding.

### What components are included?
A board with area types, numbered building markers, scoring tokens, secret agenda cards, and extra point tokens.

### Who is the game best suited for?
Fans of auctions, area control, and urban‑themed games, including beginners looking for a quick play.

## Price Comparison
### Best International Offers
- **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 34.95 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=151033&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com)
  - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/4/metropolys?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com