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Expansion for Congo: Adventures in the Heart of Africa
Congo: Mungo Mah Lobeh – The Throne of Thunder
2017
Rules assistance for Congo: Mungo Mah Lobeh – The Throne of Thunder
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 60–240 min
- 10+
Rules assistant for Congo: Mungo Mah Lobeh – The Throne of Thunder
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Congo: Mungo Mah Lobeh – The Throne of Thunder is an expansion for Congo: Adventures in the Heart of Africa released in 2017 for 2–4 players, 60–240 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling.
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About the game
Congo Mary: The Throne of Thunder is a complete campaign for Congo, Adventures in the Heart of Africa. Congo Mary recounts one of the heroic journeys of British explorer Mary Kingsley. It culminates with her ascension of Mount Camaroon - also known as the Throne of Thunder. The campaign is made up of a series of adventures, linked together by an ongoing story-line and by special rules that allow players to develop and hopefully flourish as the plot unfolds. This campaign will entertain and surprise you, offer many hours of wonder, some stimulating setbacks and considerable pleasure. This campaign has been written specifically for two players, each one stepping into the shoes of one of the two protagonists of this perilous quest: British explorer Mary Kingsley and Uguwa a powerful sorcerer. After facing up to the challenge of six new adventures (six new scenarios) you will face off in what we guarantee to be an epic and breathtaking finale. —description from the publisher
Mechanics
Publishers
- Studio Tomahawk
Questions and answers
Congo: Mungo Mah Lobeh – The Throne of Thunder supports 2–4 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 Congo: Mungo Mah Lobeh – The Throne of Thunder is 60–240 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 Congo: Mungo Mah Lobeh – The Throne of Thunder for ages 10 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.
Congo: Mungo Mah Lobeh – The Throne of Thunder belongs to these categories: Exploration, Adventure, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling. 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 catalogue lists Congo: Mungo Mah Lobeh – The Throne of Thunder as an expansion for Congo: Adventures in the Heart of Africa. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Congo: Adventures in the Heart of Africa to use it. Check that your edition of Congo: Adventures in the Heart of Africa is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.