Build the future of 19th-century Barcelona, one street, tram line and city block at a time.
A rich historical eurogame for strategy lovers who enjoy city-building, planning and meaningful decisions.
A deep city-building strategy board game where players expand Barcelona beyond its old walls through housing, streets, trams, public services and Modernisme projects.
Product Description
Step into mid-19th-century Barcelona, when the old city walls have come down and a bold new city plan is ready to begin.
In Barcelona, players take on the role of builders helping develop the Eixample, the famous city expansion inspired by Ildefons Cerdà's vision for wider streets, better living spaces and a more modern Barcelona.
Place citizens, construct buildings, extend streets, improve tram movement, develop public services and explore Modernisme as you compete to shape the most successful part of the growing city.
With worker placement, tile placement, city-building decisions and layered end-game scoring, Barcelona is a rewarding eurogame for players who enjoy planning ahead and building something beautiful on the table.
Why you'll love it
- Deep city-building strategy set in 19th-century Barcelona.
- Inspired by the Eixample expansion and the rise of Modernisme architecture.
- Place citizens to trigger actions and build around the growing city grid.
- Construct buildings, streets, intersections, trams and public services.
- Multiple scoring paths through Cerdà scoring, Modernisme tiles, passengers, cobblestones and building placement.
- Strong replay value with variable setup, scoring tiles and different city-building routes.
- Includes solo play components for players who enjoy a thoughtful solo challenge.
- A great choice for eurogame fans who enjoy historical themes, tile placement and long-term planning.
Quick Details
- Product type: Strategy board game
- Game style: City-building eurogame
- Players: 14
- Recommended age: 14+
- Play time: 6090 minutes
- Designer: Dani Garcia
- Artists: Aleksander Zawada and Zuzanna Kołakowska
- Main mechanisms: Worker placement, tile placement, end-game bonuses
- Theme: 19th-century Barcelona, urban planning, public services, tram lines and Modernisme
- Solo mode: Included
Good to Know
- Barcelona is best suited to players who enjoy heavier strategy games with multiple scoring options.
- The game includes player aid cards to help players follow the turn flow and icon meanings.
- The rulebook theme is based on the historical expansion of Barcelona after the old city walls were removed.
- Players build streets, construct buildings, place intersections, move trams and develop public services as the city grows.
- This is a standalone board game, not an expansion.
Care & Maintenance
- Store the tiles, tokens and cards in the box after play to keep setup easier next time.
- Keep the boards and components dry, flat and away from direct sunlight to protect the artwork.
