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Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS
If you already enjoy Suburbia and want an extra flavor without much complication, this expansion is a find!
Highlights
- New strategic options
- Easy to integrate
- Encourages synergy
- Adjacency bonuses
Keep in mind
- Small number of tiles
- Requires base game
- Specific theme
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Hey, Suburbia fans! Ready to give your city a boost? The 'Essen Spiel' expansion introduces three new buildings designed to make your borough pop. Consider Grugapark, an oasis that increases reputation and offers a bonus if placed adjacent to other Essen Spiel buildings. Then there's the U-Bahn, the subway that supercharges your income and, guess what? Bonuses if it's near expansion buildings! To top it off, the Messe Essen not only boosts both reputation and income but also rewards you for being a good neighbor within the expansion itself. The concept is straightforward: just shuffle these gems into the correct stacks (A, B, or C, based on the tile's back) before starting the game. Then, simply follow the instructions on each tile as you add it to your ever-growing metropolis. This little addition is perfect for those who already enjoy Suburbia and want an extra flavor without overcomplicating things. It adds new strategic options and encourages synergy among the new tiles, making each game a bit more dynamic. It's a treat for fans, straight from the world's biggest game fair, to make your city even more interesting. Don't expect a revolution, but rather a welcome polish for those who already love the base game.
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4
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Bézier Games, Lookout Games, PaperGames (III), uplay.it edizioni
Designer
Ted Alspach
Artist
Klemens Franz, Ollin Timm, Ted Alspach
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Does this expansion significantly change Suburbia's rules?
No, it only adds three new types of buildings. The idea is to add extra flavor without overcomplicating the base game.
Do I need the base Suburbia game to play with this expansion?
Absolutely! This is an expansion, so the base game Suburbia is mandatory.
How many copies of each new building are included?
There are two copies of each of the three new buildings: Grugapark, U-Bahn, and Messe Essen.
Is it easy to mix these tiles into the game?
Yes, it's very simple! You just need to shuffle the new tiles into the appropriate A, B, or C stacks before starting the game, according to their backs.
Is this expansion good for players new to Suburbia?
It's more suitable for those who already know and enjoy the base game. New players might want to start with the original Suburbia to get the hang of it.
Can I use this expansion along with Suburbia Inc.?
Yes, it can be used in conjunction with other expansions, like Suburbia Inc., to create even richer experiences.