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To expand a district in Frostpunk 2, select it, choose the four-arrow expansion control, mark the adjacent hexes you want to add, and confirm with the checkmark. Frostbreak nearby space first if you need usable land. The game’s interface shows the requirements for your save, so check it rather than relying on a fixed cost or expansion limit.
How to expand an existing district
- Make nearby space usable. If there are no suitable adjacent hexes, use Frostbreaking to prepare space near the district.
- Select the district. Choose the existing Housing, Extraction, or other district you want to enlarge. Expanding an existing district is different from placing a new one.
- Open the expansion control. In the district controls, find the icon with four arrows pointing outward. Hover over or select it to see the requirements shown for that district in your current save.
- Choose the hexes. Once the requirements are met, mark the map hexes to include in the expansion.
- Confirm. Select the checkmark to apply the expansion.
What expansion does—and what to check first
Expansion adds building capacity to the district. For example, expanding a Housing District can create room for a Research Institute. Check the available building options after the expansion to see how you can use the new capacity.
The exact requirements and costs are shown in the game interface and should be treated as save- and situation-specific; the available guide does not establish a universal fixed cost. The number of times a district can be expanded is also not settled by the sources available here. A September 20, 2024 GameSpew guide says districts can typically be expanded twice, but that launch-era statement is not enough to establish the current limit, particularly for Housing Districts. Check the live interface or current official patch notes before planning around a specific cap.
Expand a district or build a new one?
Use expansion when the goal is to add capacity to a district and there are suitable adjacent hexes. A new district is a separate way to develop the map. Compare the space available and the resource cost displayed for each option in your save; there is no universally best choice established by the available guidance.
Quick Recap
Best Value
- EPIC TABLE PRESENCE: This strategy game set within a growing city gets you out of your seat to behold the whole landscape and plan your next turn. Carefully plan your moves with just a touch of opportunism in this smart game of urban construction.
- EASY TO TEACH: Gameplay is simple, on your turn either take one card or start one new building. Reach your city planning's objectives before time runs out! Be the richest player at the end of the game!
- CHOOSE THE DIFFICULTY LEVEL: There are 10 different objectives that keep the game refreshing after every play. You can even modulate the difficulty to make the game harder!
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Rank #4
- Award-Winning : Winner of the 2020 Origins Awards for Game of the Year and recommended by Mensa!
- You are the Mayor : Cleverly plan and construct a thriving woodland town of cute critters, and don't let it fill up with wasted resources!
- Spatial Puzzle : Your town is represented by a 4x4 grid on which you will place resource cubes in specific layouts to construct buildings and score points.
- Simultaneous Play : No downtime between turns as players are drafting resources and building at the same time.
- Endless Replayability : Every game is a unique puzzle as you choose a different set or combination of available buildings for each time you play.
Rank #3
- 2-4 Players
- Easy visuals for the game
- Affordable option for gameplay
- 60 mins
- Dice Tower Essentials Game
Rank #2
- CITY-BUILDING FUN: Step into the shoes of the newly elected Mayor of Machi Koro and embark on a thrilling city-building adventure! Develop your city, collect income, and watch it flourish as you roll the dice in your favor.
- GLOBALLY ACCLAIMED: Join the ranks of millions of fans worldwide with Machi Koro, a global smash hit that has sold over 1 million copies. This game is a must-have for your collection.
- AWARD-WINNING EXCELLENCE: Discover why Machi Koro has earned multiple awards and nominations, captivating players with its engaging gameplay and strategic challenges. It's a game that continues to earn recognition for its exceptional entertainment value.
- PREMIUM UPGRADES: This brand-new edition features 3D molded custom coins in three sizes and colors, chunky 20mm dice and a custom tray for convenient and safe traveling.
- FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY: Machi Koro is the biggest smash-hit from Japan. It's a simple game that every family and gamer should have in their collection! They say that Rome wasn't built in a day, but Machi Koro will rise in less than 30 minutes!
#1 Best Overall
- 🏙️BUILD A MODERN AMERICAN METROPOLIS Plan and design a thriving city as you transform a growing urban landscape into a landmark of modern architecture and infrastructure.
- ⚙️NEW MECHANICS: SKYSCRAPERS, BRIDGES & HIGHWAYS This standalone edition introduces fresh gameplay elements that add strategic depth and new ways to develop and connect your districts.
- 🧩WORKER PLACEMENT & SMART CITY PLANNING Deploy workers to gather resources, acquire objectives, and obtain tiles to build efficient neighborhoods and maximize your score.
- 🎯TARGET AUDIENCE Perfect for strategy fans, city-building enthusiasts, and families seeking an accessible yet engaging planning game with meaningful decisions and modern urban themes.
- 📦GAME DETAILS & SPECIFICATIONS Players: 2–4, Recommended Age: 10+, Playtime: 35–45 minutes, Learning Time: 15 minutes, Teaching Time: 10 minutes, Language ( English)
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