Small World

Conquer with fantasy races — then abandon them when they're done.

👥 2–5 playersapprox. 80 min🪄 A round to warm up8+
7.1 · BGG #402

Who it's for

Groups who want a light, humorous area control game without heavy wargame commitment.

Not for you if…

You want a serious strategic wargame or dislike take-that gameplay.

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Vibe's take

Light, funny, surprisingly strategic.

About this game

Command fantasy races — Ratmen, Sorcerers, Tritons — as you conquer territories and inevitably decline when your empire becomes overstretched. Small World's genius is letting you abandon a dying civilization to start fresh with a new one. Fast, funny, and refreshingly unserious for an area control game.

Fantasy RacesArea ControlDecline Mechanic

Get it

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By the numbers

Players

Best at 4 playersWorks with 2–5

Duration

40–80 min

Ages 8+

Complexity

2.3 / 5 — Light

BGG Rating

7.1/10

Rank #402

75k ratings

Published

2009

Designed by

Philippe Keyaerts

Published by

Lord of Boards, Asterion Press, Hobby Japan, Gém Klub Kft., Compaya.hu: Gamer Café Kft., Hobby World, Enigma (Bergsala Enigma), Days of Wonder, Rebel Sp. z o.o., Galápagos Jogos, Stratelibri, Edge Entertainment, Siam Board Games, asmodee

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