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Source of the Nile (1978)

1–6 players · 180 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.5 on BGG

Players
1–6
Play time
180 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
6.5/10

Best for 1–6 players aged 12+ who like exploration games — medium complexity, plays in 180 min.

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Source of the Nile board game box cover

About Source of the Nile

Explore darkest Africa and gain glory by returning alive to publish your discoveries.

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ExplorationPost-Napoleonic

Mechanics: Dice Rolling, Events, Hexagon Grid, Paper-and-Pencil, Ratio / Combat Results Table, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game · Designer: Ross Maker, Dave Wesely

Players: 1P · 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P

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Source of the Nile FAQ

How many players is Source of the Nile?
Source of the Nile plays with 1–6 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Source of the Nile take to play?
A game of Source of the Nile takes 180 min, at medium complexity (2.9/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Source of the Nile any good?
Source of the Nile rates 6.5/10 from 589 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a exploration / post-napoleonic game built around dice rolling, events, hexagon grid.