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Pompeji (2001)

2–4 players · 45 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.2 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
45 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.2/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 12+ who like ancient games — medium-light complexity, plays in 45 min.

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Pompeji board game box cover

About Pompeji

Players build the city of Pompeii in a 7x7 grid using cards that each show various building types, numbers and colors. The same building types and colors may never be placed horizontally or vertically adjacent. During placement, horizontal, vertical and diagonal "streets" emerge, and players score points when they place cards with elements that match other cards along a street.

Pompeji box

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AncientCard Game

Mechanics: Hand Management, Push Your Luck, Tile Placement · Designer: Frank Brandt

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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Pompeji FAQ

How many players is Pompeji?
Pompeji plays with 2–4 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Pompeji take to play?
A game of Pompeji takes 45 min, at medium-light complexity (1.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Pompeji any good?
Pompeji rates 6.2/10 from 316 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a ancient / card game game built around hand management, push your luck, tile placement.