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West of Africa (2016)

2–5 players · 60–90 min · age 10+ · ★ 6.3 on BGG

Players
2–5
Play time
60–90 min
Age
10+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
6.3/10

Best for 2–5 players aged 10+ who like civilization games — medium complexity, plays in 60–90 min.

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About West of Africa

In the late Middle Ages, the Canary Islands had faded into obscurity from a European point of view. There was neither gold nor silver, and the islands did not play a role as a trading post because the north-south trade of that time went through the Sahara. In 1312, the Genoese merchant and seafarer Lancelotto Malocello effectively "rediscovered" the Canary Islands. During the 15th century, the archipelago was conquered by the Spanish.

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Mechanics: Area Majority / Influence, Pick-up and Deliver, Point to Point Movement, Simultaneous Action Selection · Designer: Martin Schlegel

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P

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West of Africa FAQ

How many players is West of Africa?
West of Africa plays with 2–5 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does West of Africa take to play?
A game of West of Africa takes 60–90 min, at medium complexity (2.7/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is West of Africa any good?
West of Africa rates 6.3/10 from 298 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a civilization / economic game built around area majority / influence, pick-up and deliver, point to point movement.