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The Great Zimbabwe (2012)

2–5 players · 90–150 min · age 14+ · ★ 7.8 on BGG

Players
2–5
Play time
90–150 min
Age
14+
Complexity
Medium-heavy
BGG rating
7.8/10

Best for 2–5 players aged 14+ who like civilization games — medium-heavy complexity, plays in 90–150 min.

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The Great Zimbabwe board game box cover

About The Great Zimbabwe

Plot out supply lines and build monuments to impress the African god of your choice.

CivilizationEconomicIndustry / ManufacturingPrehistoricTransportation

Mechanics: Auction/Bidding, Card Drafting, Mancala, Modular Board, Network and Route Building, Tile Placement · Designer: Jeroen Doumen, Joris Wiersinga

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The Great Zimbabwe FAQ

How many players is The Great Zimbabwe?
The Great Zimbabwe plays with 2–5 players, ages 14 and up.
How long does The Great Zimbabwe take to play?
A game of The Great Zimbabwe takes 90–150 min, at medium-heavy complexity (3.7/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is The Great Zimbabwe any good?
The Great Zimbabwe rates 7.8/10 from 3,251 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a civilization / economic game built around auction/bidding, card drafting, mancala.