Ultimopolis

Button Shy · Board game · 2023
1–4 · best 1, 2 Solo 15 min Weight 3.0/5
rating Ludopedia
7.3 rating BGG
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7.3 rating BGG
Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you're already a fan of Sprawlopolis and its spin-offs, Ultimopolis is a must-have! It brings a new cooperative dynamic and cleverly combines the games.

Highlights
  • Combines series games
  • New cooperative dynamic
  • Fast and strategic
  • Easy to learn
Keep in mind
  • Requires base games
  • Focus on series fans
  • Less direct interaction
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Hey everyone! Ready to supercharge your Sprawlopolis series games? Ultimopolis is that special 6-card pack that arrives to mix the best of Sprawlopolis, Agropolis, and Naturopolis into a brand-new cooperative experience. Forget card passing, because things are different here! Each player shuffles their individual game decks, reveals one card from each to set 3 scoring goals, and then a card drawn from Ultimopolis itself reveals the 4th and final scoring condition. A special card serves as the starting tile for your city, showing the blocks you'll be using. On your turn, you draw one card from each base game deck and choose one to play, discarding the other two. This way, everything flows at the same pace. The game ends when the last three cards are played or discarded. Final scoring comes from your largest block group from each city, with a penalty for each road built and the bonuses (or penalties!) from the 4 scoring cards. It's a quick and clever way to enjoy the Sprawlopolis universe with an extra dash of challenge and cooperation, perfect for those who already enjoy the series and want something new without the hassle.

Expansion for

Published additional content

2 items

Best player count

BGG community vote

1–4 players
1 BEST
2 BEST
3 REC
4 REC

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

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Components: Multi-Use Cards Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Game: Agropolis Game: Naturopolis Game: Sprawlopolis Series: Sprawlopolis Series: Wallet & Box Micro Games (Button Shy)
Publisher Button Shy
Designer Danny Devine, Jason Tagmire, Steven Aramini
Artist Danny Devine, Marty Cobb

Community

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4want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
Do I need Sprawlopolis, Agropolis, and Naturopolis to play Ultimopolis?
Yes! Ultimopolis is an expansion pack that uses cards from the base games to create a new combined experience. It does not work on its own.
How many players can participate?
Ultimopolis is designed for 1 to 4 players, maintaining the cooperative nature of the experience.
How long does a game session take?
Games are quite fast, typically around 15 minutes, which is great for fitting into any schedule.
What is the game's complexity?
The complexity is moderate (BGG weight 3/5). The basic rules are simple, but the strategies for optimizing scoring can be challenging.
Is it a competitive or cooperative game?
Ultimopolis is a cooperative game. All players work together to achieve the best possible score against the game's challenges.
Can the Ultimopolis cards be used in the original games?
No, the Ultimopolis cards are specific to this combination. They define the rules and scoring conditions for the combined experience.