
Sankoré
The Pride of Mansa Musa
A board game by Fabio Lopiano, Mandela Fernandez-Grandon
1-4 1-4 3
150-180 minutes High
Action Points, Area Majority / Influence, Contracts, End Game Bonuses, Simulation, Solo / Solitaire Game, Worker Placement, Point to Point Movement, Tech Trees / Tech Tracks, Worker Placement, Different Worker Types, Resource Queue
Ancient, City Building, Civilization, Economic, Medieval, Educational
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Description
In Sankoré: The Pride of Mansa Musa, you'll embark on a thrilling adventure through 14th-century West Africa, where you'll manage the prestigious University of Sankoré, a hub of knowledge and learning. As a trusted advisor to the emperor Mansa Musa, you'll be tasked with spreading knowledge throughout the region, all while constructing the great university itself. With 1 to 4 players, you'll compete to advance knowledge in four key disciplines: theology, law, mathematics, and astronomy, by enrolling and graduating pupils, teaching classes, and filling the university's library with books. As you navigate the complex web of academic competition, you'll need to balance short-term goals with long-term strategies, all while keeping an eye on the empire's shifting values and priorities. With a playtime of 150 to 180 minutes, Sankoré: The Pride of Mansa Musa is a deeply immersive and engaging experience that's perfect for fans of city building, civilization, and economic games. And if you're playing solo, don't worry - you'll be pitted against the "Distinguished Scholar", a formidable automated opponent who will push you to be your best. With its rich themes, intricate gameplay, and high replayability, Sankoré: The Pride of Mansa Musa is a game that will challenge and reward you, again and again.
