How many players is Heart of Africa?

Heart of Africa plays with 2–5 players, ages 10 and up.

How long does Heart of Africa take to play?

A game of Heart of Africa takes 60 min, at medium complexity (2.8/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Heart of Africa any good?

Heart of Africa rates 5.5/10 from 362 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a economic game built around auction/bidding.

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Heart of Africa (2004)

2–5 players · 60 min · age 10+ · ★ 5.5 on BGG

Players: 2–5
Play time: 60 min
Age: 10+
Complexity: Medium
BGG rating: 5.5/10

Best for 2–5 players aged 10+ who like economic games — medium complexity, plays in 60 min.

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About Heart of Africa

From the Mayfair Catalog: Heart of Africa is a meaty trading game where the players each lead a trading company which tries to make profits in Africa. Although Africa had been circumnavigated by the start of the 19th century, the continent remained largely undiscovered. One of the great mysteries was the source of the Nile, and explorers like Burton, Speke, Baker and Livingstone became immortal in their attempts to find it.

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Economic

Mechanics: Auction/Bidding · Designer: Andreas Steding

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P

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Heart of Africa FAQ

How many players is Heart of Africa?: Heart of Africa plays with 2–5 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Heart of Africa take to play?: A game of Heart of Africa takes 60 min, at medium complexity (2.8/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Heart of Africa any good?: Heart of Africa rates 5.5/10 from 362 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a economic game built around auction/bidding.