
- 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 Quadropolis: Playgrounds
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Quadropolis: Playgrounds is an expansion for Quadropolis released in 2016 for 2–4 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Cyrille Daujean and Sabrina Miramon and its main mechanics are Hand Management.
This mini-expansion for Quadropolis introduces 5 new Park tiles: the Playgrounds. The Playgrounds replace some Park tiles. Playgrounds are considered as Parks in all regards. However, their effect is different: they come with 1 Inhabitant; they do NOT absorb pollution at the end of the game.
Quadropolis: Playgrounds 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 Quadropolis: Playgrounds is 30–60 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 Quadropolis: Playgrounds 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.
Quadropolis: Playgrounds 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.
Quadropolis: Playgrounds belongs to these categories: City Building and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management. 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 Quadropolis: Playgrounds are: Cyrille Daujean and Sabrina Miramon. 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 Quadropolis: Playgrounds as an expansion for Quadropolis. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Quadropolis to use it. Check that your edition of Quadropolis is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.