How many players is Founding Fathers?

Founding Fathers plays with 3–5 players, ages 13 and up.

How long does Founding Fathers take to play?

A game of Founding Fathers takes 90 min, at medium complexity (2.8/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Founding Fathers any good?

Founding Fathers rates 7.0/10 from 1,836 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a political game built around area majority / influence, campaign / battle card driven, card drafting.

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Founding Fathers (2010)

3–5 players · 90 min · age 13+ · ★ 7.0 on BGG

Players: 3–5
Play time: 90 min
Age: 13+
Complexity: Medium
BGG rating: 7.0/10

Best for 3–5 players aged 13+ who like political games — medium complexity, plays in 90 min.

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Make deals and settle arguments in a struggle for a more perfect document.

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Political

Mechanics: Area Majority / Influence, Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Card Drafting, Hand Management, Set Collection, Simulation · Designer: Christian Leonhard, Jason Matthews

Players: 3P · 4P · 5P

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Founding Fathers FAQ

How many players is Founding Fathers?: Founding Fathers plays with 3–5 players, ages 13 and up.
How long does Founding Fathers take to play?: A game of Founding Fathers takes 90 min, at medium complexity (2.8/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Founding Fathers any good?: Founding Fathers rates 7.0/10 from 1,836 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a political game built around area majority / influence, campaign / battle card driven, card drafting.