Combolands Beginner Guide — Your First City
Combolands is a roguelike citybuilder played in short 30-minute bursts. The loop: pick 2 of 7 guilds, place buildings, chain combos, and go number-up. Master running, and you'll climb toward a thriving metropolis.
Quick answer: pick a complementary guild pair, place buildings to start a combo, then stack the heirlooms and upgrades that scale it.
The Core Loop
Start Simple
Go Number-Up
The rush comes from stacking combos. Every heirloom and upgrade you pick should push the specific cascade you're building, not just look strong on its own.
FAQ
How does each run start?
You pick 2 of 7 guilds — 21 possible combinations — then start on a fresh procedural island. The pair defines your buildings and synergies.
How long is a run?
Runs are designed for satisfying 30-minute bursts: grow a hamlet, chain combos, and beat the rank before time runs out.
What makes a good guild pair?
Pick 2 guilds whose buildings and playstyles synergise so placements chain into cascading combos.