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Antarctica or The Race to the South Pole

Antarctica or The Race to the South Pole

National Game Company · 1913
2–420–40 min8+ yrs
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How do you play Antarctica or The Race to the South Pole?

Object of the game is to be the first player to navigate by the points of the compass and reach the South Pole. Each player begins by placing their marker in the red rectangle on the various countries.

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Antarctica or The Race to the South Pole box art
official art · National Game Company

Object of the game is to be the first player to navigate by the points of the compass and reach the South Pole. Each player begins by placing their marker in the red rectangle on the various countries. Players spin a teetotum to find out which direction to travel – north, south, east or west. Players then roll the dice to move the number of spaces in the direction on the teetotum. The first player to reach the South Pole wins the game.

Published by the National Game Company of Ballarat and Melbourne which is credited to have been the first large-scale Australian manufacturer of locally-designed board games.

Recorded in the National Archives of Australia, where registration is dated 1913.

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game anatomy
Play time
20–40 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
8+ yrs
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Antarctica or The Race to the South Pole is a children's game game, for 2–4 players, taking ~20–40 minutes, featuring roll / spin and move. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Antarctica or The Race to the South Pole — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Antarctica or The Race to the South Pole support?
Antarctica or The Race to the South Pole is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of Antarctica or The Race to the South Pole take?
A game of Antarctica or The Race to the South Pole takes about 20–40 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Antarctica or The Race to the South Pole for?
Antarctica or The Race to the South Pole is recommended from age 8.
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