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Lisboa

Lacerda's 1755 Lisbon rebuilding

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Lisboa is a heavy game (weight 9/10). The decision tree is among the deepest in the hobby (10/10), with meaningful long-term planning every turn. Decision density is intense (8/10) — expect brain-burn and the occasional bout of AP. There's meaningful but indirect interaction (interaction 6/10) — shared resources, catch-up effects, or watch-and-react moments. Direct attacks are minimal (3/10) — the friction comes from contention, not aggression.

Of every game in our catalog, Lisboa is closest to Vinhos: Deluxe Edition (100% profile match) with an identical weight score (9).

WeightDepthDensityInteractionConflictNegotiationInputOutputCatch-upThemeEngineNarrative
Solo6/10
Fiddly9/10
Players
3P4P2P1P5+P

The 12-axis profile

Every score is on a 0–10 scale. The rubric and methodology behind these numbers is documented in the README.

Thinking

how much brainwork?
Weight
9
Depth
10
Density
8

Lisboa is a heavy game (weight 9/10). The decision tree is among the deepest in the hobby (10/10), with meaningful long-term planning every turn. Decision density is intense (8/10) — expect brain-burn and the occasional bout of AP.

Interaction

how multiplayer is the multiplayer?
Interaction
6
Conflict
3
Negotiation
2

There's meaningful but indirect interaction (interaction 6/10) — shared resources, catch-up effects, or watch-and-react moments. Direct attacks are minimal (3/10) — the friction comes from contention, not aggression.

Luck

where does luck live?
Input
5
Output
1
Catch-up
4

Variance is moderate (input 5, output 1/10). Catch-up is moderate (4/10).

Experience

how does it feel?
Theme
8
Engine
8
Narrative
5

The theme is well-integrated (8/10). The engine-building arc is strong (engine 8/10) — early-game investments pay off in explosive late-game turns. There's some narrative flavor (narrative 5/10).

Variance is moderate (input 5, output 1/10). Catch-up is moderate (4/10).

The theme is well-integrated (8/10). The engine-building arc is strong (engine 8/10) — early-game investments pay off in explosive late-game turns. There's some narrative flavor (narrative 5/10).

Games like Lisboa

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Frequently asked

Answers derived directly from Lisboa's 12-axis profile.

Is Lisboa good solo?
Lisboa works well solo (solo 6/10), though the multiplayer is where the design shines.
What player count is Lisboa best at?
Lisboa is at its best at 3P, 4P; with 2P also strong; 1P, 5+P are the weakest counts.
Is Lisboa a heavy game?
Yes — Lisboa is a heavy game (weight 9/10). Expect a serious rules teach and a multi-hour first session.
How much luck is there in Lisboa?
Lisboa has moderate variance (input 5/10, output 1/10).
Is Lisboa confrontational?
Lisboa is interactive (6/10) but not aggressive (conflict 3/10) — the contention is over shared resources, not direct attacks.

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