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Mobster Metropolis

Mobster Metropolis

Stormakten Production · 2019
2–490–120 min13+ yrs2.9/5 complexity7.7 BGG#10.864 BGG234Strategy
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How do you play Mobster Metropolis?

Mobster Metropolis is a 2-4 player strategy game where participants compete to create the most powerful gangster syndicate. Invest in turfs and recruits to generate income and defense, or scheme and attack other players with Drive-bys to take their money.

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Mobster Metropolis box art
official art · Stormakten Production

Mobster Metropolis is a 2-4 player strategy game where participants compete to create the most powerful gangster syndicate. Invest in turfs and recruits to generate income and defense, or scheme and attack other players with Drive-bys to take their money. The player with the highest gangster reputation wins the game.

Each round of Mobster Metropolis is divided into phases, two major and seven short, that represent different actions and events. The structure is provides a clear gameplay and invites both new and experienced players to cunningly plan ahead for their next moves. For example, one phase lets players invest in turfs or recruits, while another is all about attacking or defending. Players will also have to deal with the increasingly tough police that often punishes the most reputable syndicate.

The game presents several innovative mechanics, like the Drive-by Selector, which let players secretly scheme and target any turf before everyone reveal their plans. The new elements are complimented by proven economic and strategic aspects of great strategy board games.

Key aspects of the Mobster Metropolis gameplay:

 Allows a wide variety of playstyles, tactics and strategies.
 Asymmetrical setup with several elements that change for each game.
 Unique game mechanics and parts, such as the Drive-by Selector.
 The economic perspective that comes with the creation of a crime syndicate and its murky business.
 The possibility to surprise other players through card interaction and participation in events.
 The sense of scheming as all players secretly plot their attacks and defense before simultaneously revealing their plans.
 The unavoidable conflicts and rivalry triggered by Drive-by attacks.
 Card-based combat reminiscent of games like Blood Rage, and facedown token placement reminiscent of games like Game of Thrones.
 No dice.
game anatomy
Complexity2.9 / 5
BGG rating7.7 / 10
Vibe
Strategy
Language dependence
Some text — easily memorized
🌐 plays without English
Play time
90–120 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
13+ yrs
BGG rank
#10.864
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Q3How do you play Mobster Metropolis?
Mobster Metropolis is a economic game, for 2–4 players, taking ~90–120 minutes, featuring action queue. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Mobster Metropolis — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Mobster Metropolis support?
Mobster Metropolis is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of Mobster Metropolis take?
A game of Mobster Metropolis takes about 90–120 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Mobster Metropolis for?
Mobster Metropolis is recommended from age 13.
Q7How complex is Mobster Metropolis?
Mobster Metropolis has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.9 out of 5.
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