Lisboa 2017
Designed by Vital Lacerda, Vital Lacerda, Julián Pombo
What it is
A very heavy city building, economic, industry / manufacturing game for 1-4 players (~60 min), built around area majority / influence, hand management, multi-use cards.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #69 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
Mechanics
How to play Lisboa
Lisboa is a very heavy and complex game (rated 4.6 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 1–4 players, runs about 60 minutes and is aimed at ages 12 and up. It's a City Building, Economic and Industry / Manufacturing game where the core of play revolves around Area Majority / Influence, Hand Management and Multi-Use Cards. A very heavy city building, economic, industry / manufacturing game for 1-4 players (~60 min), built around area majority / influence, hand management, multi-use cards. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #69 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Lisboa
How many players is Lisboa?
Lisboa plays with 1–4 players.
Can you play Lisboa solo?
Yes — Lisboa supports 1 player, so it has a solo (single-player) mode. It also scales up to 4.
Does Lisboa work with 2 players?
Yes — Lisboa plays 1–4, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Lisboa take to play?
About 60 minutes per game.
Is Lisboa hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 4.6 out of 5 — heavy — a meatier, more demanding game. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Lisboa for?
The publisher recommends ages 12 and up.
Is Lisboa beginner-friendly?
It's on the heavier side — BGG weight 4.6/5 — so Lisboa leans toward experienced players rather than first-timers. (Inferred from its weight, not a review.)
What kind of game is Lisboa?
Lisboa is a City Building, Economic, Industry / Manufacturing game, built on Area Majority / Influence, Hand Management, Multi-Use Cards.
Where to buy Lisboa
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