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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

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About Source of the Nile

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

Exploration Post-Napoleonic

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

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