Around the World in 80 Days

About this board game

Around the World in 80 Days is a 2024 board game for 2–4 players, with play lasting about 30 minutes. Inspired by Jules Verne’s extraordinary journey, it challenges you to circumnavigate the world while carefully managing your route, resources, and time.

As Phileas Fogg, travel across a global map using transportation tickets for ships, balloons, and trains. Tickets differ in price, distance, and duration, so every choice affects how efficiently you can progress toward your destination.

Each turn, acquire and use tickets to advance your journey. A calendar tracks the passing days, making careful planning essential as you race around the world. You must also choose your route destinations wisely, ensuring that you have enough cash to continue your expedition.

• Plan routes with transportation tickets that vary in cost, distance, and duration.
• Balance cash, travel distance, and the days remaining on the calendar.
• Encounter unexpected adventures based on Jules Verne’s Extraordinary Voyages.
• Use iconic characters such as Princess Aouda and Detective Fix to temporarily alter the rules.

Unexpected adventures can bring prestige at the Reform Club, while the abilities of Verne’s memorable characters may help your strategy or hinder your rivals. These opportunities add further decisions to an already demanding journey.

In Around the World in 80 Days, reaching the far side of the map is only part of the challenge. The winning plan depends on balancing speed, spending, and timing as you follow in Phileas Fogg’s footsteps and attempt an extraordinary trip around the world.