Small World

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Small World

540.3Area Control

Players
2–5 (Ideal 4)
Time
80 min
Complexity
Rating

Compete for dominance in a fantastical world too small for everyone.

Gameplay

Players choose combinations of races and special powers to expand their empires through area control and influence. The game involves strategic decisions on when to push a civilization into decline and managing victory points for territory occupation.

ThemeAbstractThemedImmersive
RandomnessLuck-ishTacticalSkill
InteractionMinimalIndirectDirect
LearningIntuitiveModerateHeavy
TempoLightThoughtfulIntense
BoardGameGeek Ratings:7.22.35BoardGameGeek

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