Global Pursuit: Set Two
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 1988
- BGG rank
- BGG #30,838
- BGG rating
- 5.3
Global Pursuit
1987
Rules assistance for Global Pursuit
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.8/5
Rules assistant for Global Pursuit
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Global Pursuit is a board game released in 1987 for 2–6 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Howard E. Paine and its main mechanics are Tile Placement.
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About the game
Trivia game about geographic knowledge. Each player starts with some 5 sided map tiles made from several different types of maps and places them in a correct location, followed by answering a trivia question. Points are scored both for playing the tiles and for correctly answering the trivia quesiton. If the question is asked correctly, the player may play again if possible. At the end of the player's turn he draws replacements equal to the number played. Game ends when all tiles are played or no tiles may be played correctly. Winner is the player with the most points.
Editions
- Global PursuitenNational Geographic Society1987
- Globo 2000National Geographic Society1997
- Global Pursuit: El PaisesNational Geographic Society1996
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- National Geographic Society
Questions and answers
Global Pursuit 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 Global Pursuit is 60 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 Global Pursuit 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.
Global Pursuit has a complexity rating of 1.8 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.
Global Pursuit belongs to these categories: Trivia. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement. 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 Global Pursuit are: Howard E. Paine. 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 Global Pursuit 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.