Small World
Conquer with fantasy races — then abandon them when they're done.
👥 2–5 players⏱ approx. 80 min🪄 A round to warm up8+
★ 7.1 · BGG #410
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.
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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
By the numbers
Players
Best at 4 playersWorks with 2–5
Duration
40–80 min
Ages 8+
Complexity
2.3 / 5 — LightBGG Rating
7.1/10
Rank #410
75k ratings
Published
2009
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