
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,383
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Boss Monster 2: The Next Level
- 2–4 players
- 20–30 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2015

Rules assistance for Metropolys: Extension Cards
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Metropolys: Extension Cards is an expansion for Metropolys released in 2008 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. Its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding.
Metropolys: Extension Cards, an expansion for the Metropolys board game, consists of four additional objectives for the family version of the game and four alternate objectives for the expert version. Metropolys: Extension Cards is included in the Ystari Box of expansions for six Ystari games.
Metropolys: Extension Cards supports 2–4 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 Metropolys: Extension Cards is 45 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 Metropolys: Extension Cards for ages 8 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.
Metropolys: Extension Cards has a complexity rating of 1.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Metropolys: Extension Cards belongs to these categories: City Building and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are 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 catalogue lists Metropolys: Extension Cards as an expansion for Metropolys. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Metropolys to use it. Check that your edition of Metropolys is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.