October 2, 1872, Phileas Fogg is asserting that it’s possible to
go around the world in 80 days. The gentlemen of the Reform Club have made a
bet on his failure, since they don’t believe this eccentric dandy could ever
succeed! However, the most troubling part of this story is the strange
coincidence between the rash departure of Phileas Fogg, accompanied by his
loyal valet Passepartout, and the theft of 50,000 pounds from the Bank of
England!
The first lady or gentleman to return to London wins the game. However,
since you left the British capital suspected of stealing from Her Majesty’s
bank, you will have to return to London without any Rumor cards and 10£ or less
in your pocket (or rather, in your hand) in order to prove your innocence in
the eyes of the world! Players will quickly discover that moving too fast
drains their wallet just as fast. To win, you will have to alternate between
cautious and ambitious advances, waiting for the right moment to return to the
city!
Around the World in 80 Days is a beautiful and modern
republication of the first ever Spiel des Jahres winner (the most prestigious
Game of the Year award in 1979), thematically revisited around the timeless and
beloved novel of the same name by Jules Verne.
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No. of players | 2-6 |
Playing time | 50-70 mins |
Age | 8+ |
Difficulty | Easy |