# Suburbia Inc ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2013 - **BGG Rating**: 7.9 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 3) - **Duration**: 90 min - **Weight**: 2.76 / 5 - **Designers**: Ted Alspach - **Artists**: Klemens Franz, Ollin Timm, Ted Alspach - **Publishers**: Arclight Games, asmodee, Bézier Games, Lookout Games, PaperGames (III), Planszoweczka.pl, uplay.it edizioni, Ystari Games - **Categories**: City Building, Economic, Expansion for Base-game - **Mechanics**: Modular Board, Tile Placement ## Verdict If you already love Suburbia, Suburbia Inc is the expansion you needed to take your city to the next level, adding more layers of strategy and replayability!More powerful buildingsNew strategic bonusesDynamic challengesIncreases replayabilityCustomizable bordersRequires base gameIncreases complexityHIGHLY RECOMMENDED ## Description Your borough has decided it's time to grow up and become a proper city! In Suburbia Inc, the expansion for the award-winning strategy game Suburbia, you step into the shoes of an urban planner with exciting new responsibilities. Get ready for more paperwork, yes, but also for a universe of possibilities for your little town. This expansion allows you to develop your metropolis in unprecedented directions, adding an extra layer of complexity and fun to the base game. You'll have the chance to define unique borders for your city, which not only distinguish it from others but also offer exclusive benefits for your planning. Furthermore, the expansion brings over a dozen powerful new buildings, each with special abilities to optimize your income and reputation. But it doesn't stop there! Suburbia Inc introduces new Bonuses and Challenges. Bonuses are opportunities to increase your income by achieving certain objectives during the game, while Challenges are mid-game goals that, if met, boost your reputation. These additions ensure that each game is even more dynamic and strategic, with crucial decisions to be made every round. It's the perfect chance to take your urban planning skills to the next level and transform your borough into a prosperous and renowned city. ## How to Play Game Objective In Suburbia Inc, you take on the role of a city planner whose borough has decided to incorporate. Your goal is to optimize your town's income and reputation. You achieve this by building powerful new buildings, defining unique Borders to gain specific benefits, and completing mid-game goals through Bonuses and Challenges. Setup To set up the expansion, ensure you have the Suburbia base game ready, as this is an expansion. The following components from Suburbia Inc are added to the game: 1 Stacks board. Building tiles: 10 A tiles, 10 B tiles, and 6 C tiles. 10 Bonus tiles. 10 Challenge tiles. 12 Border tiles. 5 Goal tiles. Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre esta seção. Game Flow Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre esta seção. Actions and How to Play Players can expand their town and optimize their city planning using the following elements: Building and Borders Players can build new, powerful buildings to improve their income and reputation. Additionally, players can place Border tiles, which provide various benefits upon placement and based on adjacent tiles. Examples of Border tiles effects include: Financial Benefits: Some Border tiles provide money when placed or provide $8 for each adjacent specific tile types. Costs and Penalties: Certain Border tiles require the player to pay $10 to the supply when the Border tile is placed or when a specific tile is placed next to it. Population Requirements: Some Border tiles require the removal of population (7 per adjacent tile) when the Border tile is placed or when a tile is placed adjacent to it. Adjacency Bonuses: Many Border tiles grant benefits based on the specific types of tiles adjacent to them. Mid-Game Goals Players can pursue specific objectives to gain advantages: Bonus tiles: Used to increase your income. Challenge tiles: Used to boost your reputation. End of Game and Scoring Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre esta seção. Tips for Winning Optimize Adjacencies: Carefully place your Border tiles to maximize the benefits gained from adjacent tiles, as many Border tiles trigger bonuses based on what is built next to them. Balance Income and Reputation: Use Bonus tiles to increase your income and Challenge tiles to boost your reputation to ensure a balanced growth of your borough. ## FAQ ### What does Suburbia Inc add to the base game Suburbia? It introduces over a dozen new buildings, customizable borders for your city, and a system of Bonuses (for income) and Challenges (for reputation), increasing strategic options and complexity. ### Do I need the base game Suburbia to play Suburbia Inc? Yes, Suburbia Inc is an expansion and requires the base game Suburbia to be played. It complements and expands the original experience. ### Does the expansion increase game duration? With more elements and strategic decisions, games might last a bit longer, but the average time still falls within the 90-minute range, depending on the number of players and familiarity with the rules. ### Who is this expansion recommended for? It's highly recommended for fans of the base game Suburbia who are looking for more depth, variety, and new challenges in their city-building sessions. ### What level of additional complexity does Suburbia Inc bring? The expansion adds a moderate level of complexity, introducing new rules for borders, bonuses, and challenges, which might require a few plays to fully master. ### Are the expansion components compatible with the base game's? Yes, all Suburbia Inc components are designed to integrate seamlessly with the Suburbia base game, maintaining the same quality and art style. ## Price Comparison ### Best Offers in Brazil - **Dalaran Games**: R$ 123,40 (https://www.dalaran.com.br/suburbia-inc?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on Compara Jogos: https://www.comparajogos.com.br/item/suburbia-inc ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 35.70 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=3924473&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/7304/suburbia-inc?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com