A Brief History of the World
Age of Reason · Ancient

A Brief History of the World

A Brief History Of The World is just that: a sweeping ride through the history of mankind in the space of just a few hours. The game features fifty of the mightiest Empires ever known, from the dawn of Civilisation through to the Twentieth Century - Egypt, Assyria, Persia, Greece and Imperial Rome, the Huns and Mongols, the Arabs and the Ottoman Turks, the dynasties of China and kingdoms of India, Incas and Aztecs, Portugal and Spain, France, Britain, and Germany. Can you take on the mantle of Alexander or Caesar, Genghis Khan or Napoleon? Can you write your name into the pages of history and lead your Empires to victory?

3–6 players180 minages 10medium difficulty
About the game

What is A Brief History of the World

A Brief History Of The World is just that: a sweeping ride through the history of mankind in the space of just a few hours. The game features fifty of the mightiest Empires ever known, from the dawn of Civilisation through to the Twentieth Century - Egypt, Assyria, Persia, Greece and Imperial Rome, the Huns and Mongols, the Arabs and the Ottoman Turks, the dynasties of China and kingdoms of India, Incas and Aztecs, Portugal and Spain, France, Britain, and Germany. Can you take on the mantle of Alexander or Caesar, Genghis Khan or Napoleon? Can you write your name into the pages of history and lead your Empires to victory?

Components include:

Giant Map Board

180 plastic playing pieces

Specs

Game details

Players
3–6
Age
+10
Duration
180 min
Difficulty
Medium
Type
Board game
Year
2009
Mechanics
Area Majority / Influence · Area Movement · Catch the Leader
Categories
Age of Reason · Ancient · Civilization
Designer
Gary Dicken · Steve Kendall · Phil Kendall
Publisher
Ragnar Brothers · Spiral Galaxy Games
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How many players is A Brief History of the World for?

A Brief History of the World plays with 3–6 players.

How long does a game take?

A game takes about 180 minutes.

What age is it suitable for?

It is recommended from age 10.

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