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History of the World
History of the World retells the story of humanity, starting from ancient Sumeria and ending with modern day USA. The map emphasizes those lands where civilizations flourished, with over sixty peoples featured on empire
What is History of the World
History of the World retells the story of humanity, starting from ancient Sumeria and ending with modern day USA. The map emphasizes those lands where civilizations flourished, with over sixty peoples featured on empire and event cards.
Capitals, cities, monuments, and forts are brought into play and then, just as quickly, are reduced by the armies of rivals. Control of buildings and lands enables players to collect gold. Whosoever has the most gold at game's end wins.
Compared to earlier editions of History of the World, this edition:
• Allows you to play with or without dice rules.
Game details
- Players
- 2–6
- Age
- +14
- Duration
- 180 min
- Difficulty
- Heavy
- Type
- Board game
- Year
- 2025
- Mechanics
- Area Majority / Influence · Dice Rolling
- Categories
- Age of Reason · Ancient · Civilization
- Designer
- Gary Dicken
- Publisher
- Rio Grande Games
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What the community says about History of the World
Good classic game! Feels like risk and civilization with a bit of small world and cyclades.
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History of the WorldEverything about History of the World
How many players is History of the World for?
History of the World plays with 2–6 players.
How long does a game take?
A game takes about 180 minutes.
What age is it suitable for?
It is recommended from age 14.
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