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The Game of Powers

The Game of Powers

John Sands Pty Ltd · 1943
2–840 min12+ yrs1.0/5 complexity4.0 BGG7Strategy
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How do you play The Game of Powers?

The Game of Powers is a 'roll and move' design coupled with an 'economic light' engine. Each player represents a World Bank that is trying to annex as many World Powers (countries) as possible.

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The Game of Powers box art
official art · John Sands Pty Ltd

The Game of Powers is a 'roll and move' design coupled with an 'economic light' engine.

Each player represents a World Bank that is trying to annex as many World Powers (countries) as possible. The player that has secured the greatest power by the end of the game is declared the winner.

Source: Taken from the introduction found in the rulebook.

The Game of Powers was originally developed in the Melbourne suburb of St Kilda by local residents in 1939 and successfully manufactured and sold by John Sands Pty Ltd (Melbourne) during WWII.

game anatomy
Complexity1.0 / 5
BGG rating4.0 / 10
Vibe
Strategy
Play time
40 min
Players
2–8
Recommended age
12+ yrs
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Q3How do you play The Game of Powers?
The Game of Powers is a economic game, for 2–8 players, taking ~40 minutes, featuring roll / spin and move. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about The Game of Powers — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does The Game of Powers support?
The Game of Powers is played by 2–8 players.
Q5How long does a game of The Game of Powers take?
A game of The Game of Powers takes about 40 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is The Game of Powers for?
The Game of Powers is recommended from age 12.
Q7How complex is The Game of Powers?
The Game of Powers has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.0 out of 5.
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