How many players is Source of the Nile?

Source of the Nile plays with 1–6 players, ages 12 and up.

How long does Source of the Nile take to play?

A game of Source of the Nile takes 180 min, at medium complexity (2.9/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Source of the Nile any good?

Source of the Nile rates 6.5/10 from 589 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a exploration / post-napoleonic game built around dice rolling, events, hexagon grid.

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Source of the Nile (1978)

1–6 players · 180 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.5 on BGG

Players: 1–6
Play time: 180 min
Age: 12+
Complexity: Medium
BGG rating: 6.5/10

Best for 1–6 players aged 12+ who like exploration games — medium complexity, plays in 180 min.

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About Source of the Nile

Explore darkest Africa and gain glory by returning alive to publish your discoveries.

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Exploration Post-Napoleonic

Mechanics: Dice Rolling, Events, Hexagon Grid, Paper-and-Pencil, Ratio / Combat Results Table, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game · Designer: Ross Maker, Dave Wesely

Players: 1P · 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P

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Source of the Nile FAQ

How many players is Source of the Nile?: Source of the Nile plays with 1–6 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Source of the Nile take to play?: A game of Source of the Nile takes 180 min, at medium complexity (2.9/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Source of the Nile any good?: Source of the Nile rates 6.5/10 from 589 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a exploration / post-napoleonic game built around dice rolling, events, hexagon grid.