
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,788
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Globalissimo
- 2–6 players
- 50 min
- Complexity 1.4/5
- 2008

2009
Rules assistance for Europa: Paris ist ja klar, aber wo liegt Córdoba?
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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Europa: Paris ist ja klar, aber wo liegt Córdoba? is a board game released in 2009 for 2–6 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Günter Burkhardt and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Push Your Luck, and Betting and Bluffing.
Europa is the next game in line from KOSMOS' geography series (previous installments: Deutschland - Finden Sie Minden! and Globalissimo). The game expands the idea from 'Deutschland' to a European map, where the players have to locate cities, rivers/lakes, landscapes/regions and historical sites. In doing so, the players can decide how much risk they take by choosing how detailed they get in their localization attempt. The systems works more or less like betting at roulette; the smaller the region you guessed, the higher the return. But if you make a mistake you get nothing at all! Europa is to 'Deutschland' what 'Ausgerechnet, Uppsala!' was to 'Ausgerechnet, Buxtehude!'. It just takes the game to another geographical level. The only major difference is the catch-up mechanism: Instead of allowing trailing players to jump over occupied fields on the point track, the game reuses the 'barriers' from 'Globalissimo'. The leading player has to guess the country of a certain location in order to advance further on the point track. Trailing players can then proceed without such a trial. Additionally, the last player may make a bonus guess by correcting or detailing another player's guess for a bonus point.
Europa: Paris ist ja klar, aber wo liegt Córdoba? supports 2–6 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 Europa: Paris ist ja klar, aber wo liegt Córdoba? is 45 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 Europa: Paris ist ja klar, aber wo liegt Córdoba? 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.
Europa: Paris ist ja klar, aber wo liegt Córdoba? has a complexity rating of 1.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Europa: Paris ist ja klar, aber wo liegt Córdoba? belongs to these categories: Trivia and Educational. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Push Your Luck, and Betting and Bluffing. 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 Europa: Paris ist ja klar, aber wo liegt Córdoba? are: Günter Burkhardt. 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 Europa: Paris ist ja klar, aber wo liegt Córdoba? 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.