West of Africa

Publicado en 2016

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. Spanish masters pushed agriculture, cultivating sugar cane, wine and grain, which quickly gave the islands a certain economic value and importance. In West of Africa, the players cultivate goods, try to sell them profitably, and build settlements. Each player has their own deck of cards. Each turn the players select cards from their decks to conduct successful actions, always keeping the actions of the other players in mind.

Mecanicas

Area Control / Area Influence Area Majority / Influence Point to Point Movement Pick-up and Deliver Simultaneous Action Selection

Categorias

Civilization Economic Farming

Disenadores

Martin Schlegel

Editoriales

ADC Blackfire Entertainment GmbH

Jugadores: 2-5 Players
Tiempo: 1-1.5 hours
Peso: Medium — 2,67/5
Ano: 2016
Puntuacion en BGG: 6,29
Posicion en BGG: #9625
Edad minima: 10+

Preguntas frecuentes

West of Africa supports 2 to 5 players.

A game of West of Africa takes between 60 and 90 minutes, depending on player count and experience.

West of Africa has a complexity rating of 2.67/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.

The recommended minimum age for West of Africa is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.

West of Africa has a rating of 6.29/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 337 ratings. It is ranked #9625 overall.

West of Africa was designed by Martin Schlegel. It was published in 2016.