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History of the World (2018)

3–6 players · 120–180 min · age 14+ · ★ 7.4 on BGG

Players
3–6
Play time
120–180 min
Age
14+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
7.4/10

Best for 3–6 players aged 14+ who like ancient games — medium complexity, plays in 120–180 min.

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History of the World board game box cover

About History of the World

Civilizations rise and fall. Rewrite history in this epoch-sprawling game of strategy

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AncientCivilizationMedievalRenaissanceWargame

Mechanics: Area Majority / Influence, Dice Rolling · Designer: Gary Dicken, Steve Kendall, Phil Kendall

Players: 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P

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History of the World FAQ

How many players is History of the World?
History of the World plays with 3–6 players, ages 14 and up.
How long does History of the World take to play?
A game of History of the World takes 120–180 min, at medium complexity (2.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is History of the World any good?
History of the World rates 7.4/10 from 527 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a ancient / civilization game built around area majority / influence, dice rolling.