World's Fair 1893*
World's Fair 1893 is a board game where players become organizers of the iconic Chicago World's Fair, aiming to boost their influence and secure notable exhibits to win the best reputation by the fair's start.
Gameplay Highlights
- Turn Mechanics: Players place a supporter in one of five areas, collect cards there, then add new cards to areas for the next player.
- Areas and Cards: Represents fair sections like Fine Arts, with cards for exhibit proposals, bonus supporters, or Midway tickets.
- Scoring Rounds: Occur after collecting set numbers of Midway tickets, rewarding points for area dominance and ticket collections.
Key Features
- Strategic Placement: Choosing where to place supporters affects card collection and influence.
- Exhibit Diversity: Points awarded for a variety of approved exhibits, encouraging strategic collection.
- Historical Theme: Themed around the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, blending education with entertainment.
Conclusion
World's Fair 1893 offers a blend of strategy, history, and competitive gameplay as players vie to leave their mark on one of the greatest fairs in history.
Nominated for 4 awards and won 1.
🔥 Deal: 7% cheaper than the best Geizhals deal, likely for a short time only!
- 2 - 4 Players
- 35 - 45 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Easy to learn
🔥 Great price!Check for best price now at
*
*We like World's Fair 1893 so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024
- Position 9 in The best board, card & dice games set in the post-Napoleonic period
- Position 22 in The best games presented at the Spiel 2016 game fair in Essen, Germany
- Position 10 in The best games set in Napoleon's time 🎠
Games similar to World's Fair 1893
You like World's Fair 1893 and are on the lookout for a similar game?
Then we recommend the following board games:
