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Tropicalia
2025
Rules assistance for Tropicalia
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- 2–4 players
- 45–60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Tropicalia
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Tropicalia is a board game released in 2025 for 2–4 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Phil Walker-Harding and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Variable Set-up, and Square Grid.
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About the game
Even this morning, the sky is clear and the sun is high over Tropicalia Island. It is time to collect mangoes, sugar apples and coconuts and to sell them at the various markets: your little island won't build itself! In Tropicalia, you and your opponents will send your workers to the different tiles that make up the ever-changing island of Tropicalia to collect and sell fruit. Then, you will use your earnings to purchase various elements, such as buildings and events, to add to your personal board, which will grant you bonuses and points. At the end of the game, whoever has the most valuable island wins! —description from the publisher
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- Mojito Studios
Questions and answers
Tropicalia 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 Tropicalia is 45–60 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 Tropicalia for ages 10 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.
Tropicalia 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.
Tropicalia belongs to these categories: Fantasy. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Variable Set-up, and Square Grid. 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 Tropicalia are: Phil Walker-Harding. 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 Tropicalia 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.