A Brief History of the World

A board game by Gary Dicken, Steve Kendall, Phil Kendall

3-6 4-6 6

90-180 minutes Medium

A moderate amount of text on components is needed during play.

Drafting, Hand Management, Set Collection, Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Dice Rolling, Take That, Variable Set-up, Victory Points as a Resource, Catch the Leader, End Game Bonuses, Simulation, Income, Turn Order: Role Order, Hidden Victory Points, Critical Hits and Failures, Once-Per-Game Abilities, Ownership, Stat Check Resolution, Zone of Control, Turn Order: Stat-Based

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

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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?