- BGG rating
- 7.5
Combopolis II
- 1–4 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2023
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,037
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Naturopolis
2023
Rules assistance for Naturopolis
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 15–20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.7/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Naturopolis
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Naturopolis is a board game released in 2023 for 1–4 players, 15–20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Danny Devine, Steven Aramini, and Paul Kluka and its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Layering, and Cooperative Game.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Naturopolis: Nessie
- 1–4 players
- 15–20 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2023
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Naturopolis: Points of Interest
- 1–4 players
- 15–20 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2023
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Naturopolis: Elevation
- 1–4 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2024
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Naturopolis: Expansion Collection
- 1–4 players
- 15–20 min
- 2025
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About the game
Wind whistling, bees buzzing, rivers rolling along: the sounds of the great outdoors are everywhere. This open countryside is unspoiled by human hands, and it’s your job to keep it that way. Make sure the tourists and campers have somewhere to go, but don’t let their presence distract you from what really matters. In Naturopolis, players work together to build a new landscape. Using only 18 cards and a variable scoring system, the game is never the same twice. Naturopolis is the 3rd game in our series of standalone and combinable Sprawlopolis games. It brings mountains, lakes, forests and meadow blocks to the game, with the added bonus of campsites, rivers and double line roads. First, players will randomly flip over 3 cards to set the scoring rules for the game. Each game has drastically different scoring rules in unique combinations, and a new score to beat, ranging from 6 to 51 points. Each turn, players will play one card from their hand to the growing landscape, trying to score as many points as possible. Players will have to communicate and plan without revealing their own cards in order to most efficiently develop large areas in each of the 4 zone types. When all cards have been placed, the game ends and players see if they have met the dynamically generated minimum score for their game.
Categories
Designers
Publishers
- Rexhry
- Button Shy
Questions and answers
Naturopolis supports 1–4 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 Naturopolis is 15–20 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 Naturopolis 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.
Naturopolis has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
Naturopolis belongs to these categories: Card Game, Territory Building, and Print & Play. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement, Layering, and Cooperative Game. 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 Naturopolis are: Danny Devine, Steven Aramini, and Paul Kluka. 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 Naturopolis 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.