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Tombouctou (1993)

3–5 players · 60 min · age 10+ · ★ 6.7 on BGG

Players
3–5
Play time
60 min
Age
10+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
6.7/10

Best for 3–5 players aged 10+ who like deduction games — medium complexity, plays in 60 min.

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About Tombouctou

You will need all your attention to avoid the thieves as you pass through the oases.

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DeductionEconomic

Mechanics: Hand Management, Memory, Simultaneous Action Selection · Designer: Dirk Henn

Players: 3P · 4P · 5P

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Tombouctou FAQ

How many players is Tombouctou?
Tombouctou plays with 3–5 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Tombouctou take to play?
A game of Tombouctou takes 60 min, at medium complexity (2.8/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Tombouctou any good?
Tombouctou rates 6.7/10 from 1,751 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a deduction / economic game built around hand management, memory, simultaneous action selection.