1997 · Political
Africa 1880
Set between 1880 and 1914, the game portrays European nations competing to explore and colonize Africa. Players use diplomacy, negotiate alliances, manage intrigue, and declare war as they seek to expand their influence across the continent.
- Players
- 3–6 best 6
- Playing time
- 120 min
- Age
- 14+
- Complexity
- 2.6 / 5
BluffingExplorationArea Majority / InfluenceArea MovementSimultaneous Action Selection
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