Wide World

Published 1957

A simple game of racing about the world to pick up and deliver cargoes. In Wide World Travel Game the players fly around the world to a list of destinations collecting cargoes at each then attempt to return to their starting point before the other players. Each player is given a set of "destination cards" and looks at the first one. They then move their plane toward that location by rolling a die and moving that many places. If they roll a 6 or land on a red circle they must draw a "travel agent" card and follow the instructions on it. The only vaguely noteworthy twist is the Weather Overlay, a transparent plastic sheet covering a quarter of the board; now and then it moves to a different quarter, instantly transporting any planes that were on it with it. NOTE: Early editions of the game did not have the weather overlay.

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Wide World

Game Info

Players
2-6 Players
Time
45 min
Weight
Light — 1.25/5
Year
1957
BGG Rating
5.61
BGG Rank
#24680
Min Age
8+

Frequently Asked Questions

Wide World supports 2 to 6 players.
A typical game of Wide World takes about 45 minutes.
Wide World has a complexity rating of 1.25/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Wide World is 8+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Wide World has a rating of 5.61/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 95 ratings. It is ranked #24680 overall.
Wide World was designed by (Uncredited). It was published in 1957.