Around the World in 80 Days is a German game that accurately allows players to relive the adventures of the famous Jules Verne book of the same name. I read the book over the holidays and found it a lot more fun than I expected. The race is intense and the story is actually action packed. The end is classic race to the finish and surprisingly contemporary.
The game, which takes about and hour or more depending on the number of players is perfect for a more casual family-type audience. The artwork is simply beautiful - deliciously retro circa 1900. Very old world.
My Amazon game review is posted here:
"Around the World in 80 Days is a great family game. The rules are a bit confusing at first but once one figures them out the game is a blast.
The aim of the game is to race around the world using a combination of train and ship travel cards as well as special travel cards. The winning player is the one who completes the journey in the least days as long as he/she doesn't come in last on their own.
This game is a lot of fun because it is often decided in the last few rounds.
The game is family friendly because there is a fair amount of luck although careful planning can mitigate this somewhat.
The game is very educational because it is very close to Jules Verne's book. So often we are used to movies "based on" a book but the movies don't feel like the book. This game feels like the book!
The cards and pieces seem very durable.
Overall, this game is 5 stars for what it is. It's not the deepest strategy game in the world but doesn't pretend to be either. Hard core game geeks may not want to play this amongst each other but could do worse than sharing this with their casual gamer friends. In addition, the artwork is simply stunning which greatly adds to the game's enjoyment. So, read the book and play the game or vice versa!"
The game and the Jules Verne book I read in French are listed below.
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