{"product_id":"gridopolis-copy","title":"GRIDOPOLIS® (Copy)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe tabletop 3D STEM strategy game.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eBuild. Jump, Capture. 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