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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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Archipelago board game box cover

About Archipelago

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

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CivilizationEconomicExplorationNauticalNegotiationRenaissance

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

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P

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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.