A Brief History of the World

A game by Gary Dicken, Steve Kendall, Phil Kendall

3 - 6 Players 90 - 180 minutes Medium

Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Catch the Leader, Dice Rolling, Card Drafting, Turn Order: Role Order, Turn Order: Stat-Based

Age of Reason, Ancient, Civilization, Medieval, Napoleonic, Pike and Shot, Post-Napoleonic, Renaissance, Wargame

Source - BoardGameGeek

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Description

A Brief History of the World is a game that takes you on a thrilling journey through the ages, from the dawn of civilization to the 20th century. With 50 of the mightiest empires at your fingertips, you can become a legendary leader like Alexander, Caesar, or Napoleon, and shape the course of history. The game is designed for 3 to 6 players and can be learned easily by those familiar with board games, with a playtime of 90 to 180 minutes. As you navigate through the game, you'll encounter a range of challenges and opportunities, from area majority and influence to dice rolling and card drafting. With a giant map board, 180 plastic playing pieces, and a variety of cards and tokens, the game is full of depth and complexity. Will you be able to write your name into the pages of history and lead your empire to victory, or will you succumb to the challenges of the ages?