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Along History
2023
Rules assistance for Along History
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 45–90 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.5/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Along History
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Along History is a board game released in 2023 for 2–5 players, 45–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by François Bachelart and its main mechanics are Take That, Dice Rolling, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
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About the game
Explore the history of humanity through the ages with Along History, a civilization card game. Conquer territories, develop technologies, recruit historical figures, and compete with your friends to prevent their civilizations from thriving. Each turn, players attempt to acquire cards using the same combination of dice. These cards will enable them to improve the technological, military or cultural aspects of their civilization, so as to advance on the Achievements board and reach the stage that will tip all civilizations into a new era. Virtually all the cards are unique and feature over 150 original illustrations, making the game highly replayable and immersive. Players must fight against the calamities that threaten to destroy what they have built, or wage war to slow down other players and defend their own civilization. A game is played over one age of your choice (Prehistoric, Ancient, or Medieval), but you're free to link them together for longer games: your civilization will then benefit from a legacy acquired with each change of age. The winner is the one who possesses the most impressive civilization at the end of the Age. —description from the publisher
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- Nostromo Éditions
Questions and answers
Along History supports 2–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Along History is 45–90 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Along History for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Along History has a complexity rating of 2.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Along History belongs to these categories: Card Game and Civilization. Its main mechanics are Take That, Dice Rolling, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Along History are: François Bachelart. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Along History as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.