Marco Polo
Published 1983
Players start in Venice with 240 besants each, trying to make it to Khanbalik, capital of Kublai Khan's kingdom. Each player has to acquire 3 gifts worth 80 besants each for Kublai Khan. Then the player receive a mission (going to a city and receiving a secret invention). After receiving the secret invention, players has to make it back to Venice, with the mission card, and enough money (depending on the number of players), to win the game. The rule-booklet also includes a brief description of Marco Polo and his life, and references to other Danish books about Marco Polo.
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Game Info
- Players
- 2-4 Players
- Time
- 1 hours
- Weight
- Light-Medium — 1.78/5
- Year
- 1983
- BGG Rating
- 5.27
- BGG Rank
- #28746
- Min Age
- 8+
Frequently Asked Questions
Marco Polo supports 2 to 4 players.
A typical game of Marco Polo takes about 60 minutes.
Marco Polo has a complexity rating of 1.78/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Marco Polo is 8+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Marco Polo has a rating of 5.27/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 157 ratings. It is ranked #28746 overall.
Marco Polo was designed by Tom Kremer. It was published in 1983.