History of the World

About this board game

History of the World is a game of conquest and cunning for 3–6 players, offering an epic 180-minute journey through humankind’s history.

Across the game, players command mighty empires at the height of their power, guiding them through a sweeping timeline that begins with the dawn of civilization and reaches the twentieth century. Empires rise and fall as control of the world changes from one era to the next.

Great minds work toward technological advances, while ambitious leaders inspire their citizens and help shape the course of history. Unpredictable calamities add uncertainty to the unfolding story, ensuring that progress and power are never entirely secure.

Each game creates an epic historical experience built around changing empires, bold ambitions, and the shifting fortunes of civilizations. The result is a broad journey through the ages in which every player works to etch their name in the annals of history.

• For 3–6 players
• Approximately 180 minutes of play time
• A historical journey from the dawn of civilization to the twentieth century
• Technological advances, ambitious leaders, and unpredictable calamities

This remastered edition of History of the World features a beautifully illustrated board and revised rules designed to streamline the experience. It includes everything needed to command empires and experience the rise and fall of civilizations in a compelling game of historical conquest.