
- BGG rank
- BGG #28,367
- BGG rating
- 4.9
Investor
- 2–6 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 2.0/5

2010
Rules assistance for Metropoli
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 3 players

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Metropoli is a board game released in 2010 for 3–6 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Spartaco Albertarelli and its main mechanics are Trading and Auction / Bidding.
The goal of the game is to build a city of Metropoli and to be the richest player at the end of the game. There are 4 districts surrounded by 40 tiles. Every district contains 9 blocks and each block is related to two building contracts. None of the blocks are owned by players; they generate income for the owners of the building contracts when a player stops at the department block. There are 80 building blocks and the game ends when all the blocks are placed on the board. Game also ends when only one player is left (the others have lost everything.
Metropoli supports 3–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Metropoli is 90 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Metropoli for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Metropoli has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Metropoli belongs to these categories: Economic, Dice, and Negotiation. Its main mechanics are Trading and Auction / Bidding. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Metropoli are: Spartaco Albertarelli. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Metropoli as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.