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Tower of Babel (2005)

3–5 players · 45 min · age 10+ · ★ 6.6 on BGG

Players
3–5
Play time
45 min
Age
10+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.6/10

Best for 3–5 players aged 10+ who like ancient games — medium-light complexity, plays in 45 min.

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About Tower of Babel

Together, the players use cards to try to build the eight wonders of the ancient world. The number they build varies, but can't be more than seven. (Hence the subtitle of the game, "...or why the eighth wonder was never built.") While building together, each tries to provide the majority of the components for each wonder and collect scoring disks (in four suits). When it's someone else turn, you offer cards to the active player, and by good offers, can earn points (…

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Mechanics: Area Majority / Influence, Auction/Bidding, Hand Management, Set Collection · Designer: Reiner Knizia

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Tower of Babel FAQ

How many players is Tower of Babel?
Tower of Babel plays with 3–5 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Tower of Babel take to play?
A game of Tower of Babel takes 45 min, at medium-light complexity (2.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Tower of Babel any good?
Tower of Babel rates 6.6/10 from 2,277 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a ancient / mythology game built around area majority / influence, auction/bidding, hand management.