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Scramble for Africa

Scramble for Africa

Rostherne Games · 1996
3–6360 min12+ yrs4.0 BGG13Strategy
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How do you play Scramble for Africa?

You try to conquer the most valuable African countries. If you want to attack another player you have to declare war on him first, allowing him to attack you first.

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Scramble for Africa box art
official art · Rostherne Games

You try to conquer the most valuable African countries. If you want to attack another player you have to declare war on him first, allowing him to attack you first. Also, there can be only 4 people at war at the same time; the fifth declaration of war ends the oldest conflict.

It's very homemade, including the self-drawn components.

game anatomy
BGG rating4.0 / 10
Vibe
Strategy
Play time
360 min
Players
3–6
Recommended age
12+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

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Q2Where can I buy Scramble for Africa cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Scramble for Africa?
Scramble for Africa is a post-napoleonic game, for 3–6 players, taking ~360 minutes. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Scramble for Africa — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Scramble for Africa support?
Scramble for Africa is played by 3–6 players.
Q5How long does a game of Scramble for Africa take?
A game of Scramble for Africa takes about 360 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Scramble for Africa for?
Scramble for Africa is recommended from age 12.

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