
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,539
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Ascension: Eternal
- 1–2 players
- 30–40 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2020

2021
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Sweetlandia is a board game released in 2021 for 2–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Ryan Sutherland and its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding.
Have you ever dreamed of a place made entirely of delicious treats? Now you can realize that dream by becoming a city planner for the beautiful and tasty, Sweetlandia! Use Bidding Cards to acquire building areas from a delectable collection of locations: Gumdrop Garden, Rocky Road, Marshmallow Mountain, Lemonade Lake, Candy Cornfields, and many others. Choose the right locations to achieve your goals and earn the most Donuts from Mayor McSweet. Make good choices, and watch Sweetlandia grow! It's fun. It's unpredictable. It's...sweet! And you don't need a sweet tooth to win! —description from the publisher
Sweetlandia supports 2–6 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 Sweetlandia is 30 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 Sweetlandia 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.
Sweetlandia has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Sweetlandia belongs to these categories: Card 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 credited designers of Sweetlandia are: Ryan Sutherland. 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 Sweetlandia 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.