History of the World cover
2018BGG rank #3,157

History of the World

by Gary Dicken, Steve Kendall, Phil Kendall · Arclight Games

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Players3–6
Time120–180m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age14+

About the game

What is History of the World?

Take a ride through humankind's history with History of the World, a game of conquest and cunning for three to six players. Expand your empire as you command mighty empires at the height of their power from the dawn of civilization to the twentieth century. Each game offers an epic experience as great minds work toward technological advances, ambitious leaders inspire their citizens, and unpredictable calamities occur while empires rise and fall. This remastered edition of History of the World contains a beautifully illustrated board, revised rules to streamline the experience, and everything you need to etch your name in the annals of history. —description from the publisher

How it plays

Mechanics

Area Majority / InfluenceDice Rolling

On the shelf

Categories

Age of ReasonAncientCivilizationMedievalNapoleonicPike and ShotPost-NapoleonicRenaissanceWargame

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