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A Brief History of the World (2009)

3–6 players · 90–180 min · age 10+ · ★ 6.9 on BGG

Players
3–6
Play time
90–180 min
Age
10+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
6.9/10

Best for 3–6 players aged 10+ who like ancient games — medium complexity, plays in 90–180 min.

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About A Brief History of the World

A sweeping ride through the history of mankind with 50 of the mightiest empires ever.

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AncientCivilizationMedievalRenaissanceWargame

Mechanics: Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Card Drafting, Catch the Leader, Dice Rolling, Turn Order: Role Order · Designer: Gary Dicken, Steve Kendall, Phil Kendall

Players: 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P

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A Brief History of the World FAQ

How many players is A Brief History of the World?
A Brief History of the World plays with 3–6 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does A Brief History of the World take to play?
A game of A Brief History of the World takes 90–180 min, at medium complexity (2.9/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is A Brief History of the World any good?
A Brief History of the World rates 6.9/10 from 912 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a ancient / civilization game built around area majority / influence, area movement, card drafting.