Suburbia City Building Game is a brilliant digital adaptation of the Mensa Select board game. Unlike traditional 'god-game' city builders that focus on real-time resource management, Suburbia is a tight, tile-laying strategy game where every placement has a ripple effect on your income and reputation. The balance is delicate; building too many industrial zones might boost your cash but will plummet your reputation, making it harder to attract residents.
The app handles the complex bookkeeping of the physical board game effortlessly, allowing players to focus on the high-level strategy of the 'Market.' The inclusion of six distinct AI personalities and a globetrotting single-player campaign makes this a deep experience for solo players. While the removal of online multiplayer is a bummer, the local pass-and-play and the sheer variety of over 70 buildings keep the replay value high for board game enthusiasts.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 2.1.4Mon Dec 15 2025
Updated for modern devices.
"All in all, the app is pretty fantastic ... a wonderful addition to anyoneβs iPad." -Board Game Geek
"An accessible and interesting game, and we recommend it for budding strategists and architects alike." -Pocket Gamer
"Overall, Suburbia is pretty awesome. It plays well, looks good, has lasting replay value ... Thereβs simply not much to complain about." -148Apps
Ted Alspach's best selling city-building board game is now on iOS! The winner of the prestigious Mensa Select Mind Games award challenges you to manage a growing metropolis. Choose your strategy carefully as you compete against your friends or multiple computer personalities. Or take on the Campaign and travel to real-life cities, each with unique goals.
Build residential, commercial, civic, and industrial areas like stores, museums, airports, and of course suburbs. The market is always changing, so spend your cash wisely. Be careful not to grow too quickly, or you'll lose both income and your reputation. Make the right moves to grow your population and you will emerge victorious!
β’ Two to four player local pass-and-play games
β’ Six unique AI (computer) personalities
β’ Single Player Campaign
β’ Interactive Tutorial
β’ Rule Book, Strategy Tips, Tile Reference, and Goal Reference
β’ Player Stats
β’ Over 70 different buildings
β’ Essen SPIEL Expansion, Game Con Bonus Tiles, and Nightlife Expansion
Requires iOSΒ 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPodΒ touch."All in all, the app is pretty fantastic ... a wonderful addition to anyoneβs iPad." -Board Game Geek
"An accessible and interesting game, and we recommend it for budding strategists and architects alike." -Pocket Gamer
"Overall, Suburbia is pretty awesome. It plays well, looks good, has lasting replay value ... Thereβs simply not much to complain about." -148Apps
Ted Alspach's best selling city-building board game is now on iOS! The winner of the prestigious Mensa Select Mind Games award challenges you to manage a growing metropolis. Choose your strategy carefully as you compete against your friends or multiple computer personalities. Or take on the Campaign and travel to real-life cities, each with unique goals.
Build residential, commercial, civic, and industrial areas like stores, museums, airports, and of course suburbs. The market is always changing, so spend your cash wisely. Be careful not to grow too quickly, or you'll lose both income and your reputation. Make the right moves to grow your population and you will emerge victorious!
β’ Two to four player local pass-and-play games
β’ Six unique AI (computer) personalities
β’ Single Player Campaign
β’ Interactive Tutorial
β’ Rule Book, Strategy Tips, Tile Reference, and Goal Reference
β’ Player Stats
β’ Over 70 different buildings
β’ Essen SPIEL Expansion, Game Con Bonus Tiles, and Nightlife Expansion








Ted Alspachβs best-selling city-building board game comes to iOS! Suburbia challenges you to manage a growing metropolis through strategic tile placement. Build over 70 different buildings across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Take on the Campaign mode to visit real-life cities with unique goals, or compete against six different computer personalities in a race to grow the largest population.
Local pass-and-play for 2-4 players
Six unique AI computer personalities
Single-player campaign with real-world cities
Over 70 unique building types
Includes expansions like Nightlife and Essen SPIEL
The Market features a rotating set of tiles. Buy tiles early before they move to the cheaper slots if they are essential to your strategy, but watch your cash flow carefully.
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As your population hits specific milestones, your income and reputation will naturally drop. Plan ahead by building parks or civic buildings to offset these 'red lines'.
Yes, the game includes a fully interactive tutorial and a digital rule book to help you learn the mechanics.