Anno 1800: The Board Game
- Players
- 2-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 3 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 120 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 12+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 3.1 / 5
- Year
- 2020
About the game
Anno 1800: The Board Game adapts the popular video game into a rich tabletop city-builder, tasking you with developing your island's industry while keeping your growing population satisfied. As your citizens' demands evolve from bread and clothing to luxury goods, you'll need to plan production chains carefully and specialize your workforce. Ship fleets let you trade and settle new islands in the Old and New World, expanding your economic reach. Designed by Martin Wallace, it's a substantial euro that rewards long-term planning.
Hobbli's Notes
Anno 1800 translates its video game roots into a genuinely engaging tabletop economy: watching your production chains click into place is deeply satisfying. It's a meaty euro that asks for real table time and attention, but city-building and economic-engine fans will find plenty to sink their teeth into.
What we like
- Satisfying production-chain engine with real depth.
- Faithful, thematic adaptation of the beloved Anno video game.
- Modular board and variable setup add strong replayability.
- Solo mode available for players wanting to practice strategies alone.
Keep in mind
- Long playtime and complexity may overwhelm newer players.
- Notable downtime as opponents plan complex production chains.
- Can feel like several euro systems stitched together rather than one cohesive whole.
Who it's for
Great for ages 12+ euro-gamers and fans of the Anno video game series; best with 3-4 players over about two hours.
