Skyrise^*

Skyrise is a spatial bidding game of area majority for 2 to 4 players from Roxley, the follow-up to Sébastien Pauchon's acclaimed Metropolys. Across floating islands you auction the right to build, win favour with factions, and raise your own Wonder.

What is it about?

At its heart is a clever auction system: building higher outbids your rivals, yet every site carries a price. You fight over scarce plots, manage your resources, and complete both public and secret objectives.

What sets Skyrise apart

• A modular board with variable setup that reshapes every game
• Favour among different factions that unlocks extra scoring
• Mysterious Patrons you can court
• A personal Wonder that crowns your strategy

Who it's for

Experienced players aged 14 and up who love tactical bidding will get their money's worth. A game runs 30 to 90 minutes at a medium weight. Its design earned Skyrise a nomination at the 2024 Dice Tower Awards.

Conclusion

A lavishly produced auction game that takes the elegant idea of Metropolys and layers on factions, objectives, and Wonders. If you want pure bidding tension, you'll be rewarded. If you shy away from conflict, give it a pass.