How many players is Archipelago?

Archipelago plays with 2–5 players, ages 14 and up.

How long does Archipelago take to play?

A game of Archipelago takes 30–240 min, at medium-heavy complexity (3.7/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Archipelago any good?

Archipelago rates 7.3/10 from 7,478 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a civilization / economic game built around area majority / influence, auction/bidding, commodity speculation.

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Archipelago (2012)

2–5 players · 30–240 min · age 14+ · ★ 7.3 on BGG

Players: 2–5
Play time: 30–240 min
Age: 14+
Complexity: Medium-heavy
BGG rating: 7.3/10

Best for 2–5 players aged 14+ who like civilization games — medium-heavy complexity, plays in 30–240 min.

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About Archipelago

Settlers work together and compete for resources to survive the new world.

Civilization Economic Exploration Nautical Negotiation Renaissance

Mechanics: Area Majority / Influence, Auction/Bidding, Commodity Speculation, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, Map Addition · Designer: Christophe Boelinger

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Archipelago FAQ

How many players is Archipelago?: Archipelago plays with 2–5 players, ages 14 and up.
How long does Archipelago take to play?: A game of Archipelago takes 30–240 min, at medium-heavy complexity (3.7/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Archipelago any good?: Archipelago rates 7.3/10 from 7,478 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a civilization / economic game built around area majority / influence, auction/bidding, commodity speculation.