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Release Date

2020

Game Designer
Martin Wallace
Publisher
KOSMOS
Theme

Historical

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Anno 1800: The Board Game

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Game DNA

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A Board Game adaptation of the popular civilisation building video game, Anno 1800 lets you build your town, expand, discover the ‘new world’, and trade with fellow players, all to fulfil the requests of villager cards.

Playing Time

120 - 140 Minutes

Player Count

2 - 4 Players

Game Setting: Anno 1800 takes place in the 19th century during the Industrial Revolution. Players become leaders of their own islands, trying to make them the best and most prosperous. You score points by fulfilling the requests of citizen cards to score points and get bonuses. How to Play: Players start with a small island and work to make it bigger and better by building things like factories, specialist buildings, and farms. They have to gather resources like wood, glass, meat, beer, and coal to make their island grow and trade with others for things they need. Players also have to talk and make deals with other players, like forming alliances or competing for resources. Winning the Game: To win, players need to earn points in various ways, like building more complex things, doing end game tasks, and making their people happy by fulfilling requests. The player with the most points when the game ends is the winner. What Makes the Game Fun: Anno 1800 is fun because it lets you create your own island and make it amazing. You get to make choices about what to build and trade, and every game can be different because your board is set up differently each time. It’s exciting to see who can build the best island and make the most points by the end of the game. Conclusion: Anno 1800 is a fun board game where you get to build your own island and make it awesome. You make choices, trade with others, and try to get the most points. It’s fun to see who can create the best island and win the game. So, if you like building things and making decisions, you’ll enjoy playing Anno 1800.

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Absolutely fantastic game. Never had a bad game of it

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