# Stratopolis

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2012
- **BGG Rating**: 6.8
- **BGG Rank**: #13052
- **Players**: 2 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 10-20 min
- **Weight**: 1.82 / 5
- **Designers**: Annick Lobet
- **Publishers**: Gigamic
- **Categories**: Abstract Strategy
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Layering

## Verdict
If you enjoy a quick and visual abstract challenge, Stratopolis is a great pick for two players! It's a 3D building game with area control elements.Clever 3D buildingQuick tactical decisionsEngaging abstract challengeFast and to the pointStacking rules can confuseLittle direct interactionRelies on stack luckRECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready for a fierce contest in Stratopolis, an abstract game where strategy is as crucial as architecture! Each player starts with a stack of L-shaped tiles, each featuring three colored squares (green, red, and neutral, depending on your side). The goal? To build the most impressive tower and score with your largest contiguous area, multiplying its size by the maximum height it reaches. Gameplay is straightforward: place a tile on the base, adjacent to something already in play, or stack it on at least two tiles, ensuring everything stays level and conflicting colors (red on green) don't clash. It's a 3D spatial puzzle with a touch of area control. Each turn, you flip the top tile from your stack and decide where and how to place it to maximize your scoring potential, while also trying to block your opponent. Variant rules offer extra freshness, allowing play with a hand of tiles or with all tiles available, adding layers of planning and adaptation. Stratopolis is fast-paced, visually interesting, and offers intriguing tactical decisions with every move, perfect for those who enjoy an abstract challenge with a building twist.

## FAQ
### How many players does Stratopolis support?
Stratopolis is exclusively a two-player game.

### What is the average playtime?
A game of Stratopolis typically lasts between 10 and 20 minutes.

### Is Stratopolis a difficult game to learn?
The complexity is low, with a weight rating of 1.82/5 on BGG. The basic rules are easy, but the strategy can be deep.

### What is the main objective of the game?
The objective is to build the largest contiguous area of your color and score by multiplying the number of squares by the maximum height that area reaches.

### Are there optional rules or variants?
Yes, Stratopolis offers variants for playing with a hand of tiles that you refresh each turn, or with all tiles available from the start.

### Who is Stratopolis recommended for?
It's ideal for those who enjoy abstract games, pure strategy, spatial reasoning challenges, and quick two-player matches.