
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,110
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Deutschland: Finden Sie Minden
- 2–5 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 2007

2008
Rules assistance for Globalissimo
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Globalissimo is a board game released in 2008 for 2–6 players, 50 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Günter Burkhardt and its main mechanics are Betting and Bluffing.
In this geography-game, dates and facts about countries are compared. Every turn, (up to) 6 cards are placed face up, each showing the flag of a country. Another card defines the deciding category - like population, gross national product etc. One after another, players now put a marker on a single country, simultaneously guessing how the country will rank compared to the other 5. The more accurate you guess, the more victory points you get.
Globalissimo 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 Globalissimo is 50 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 Globalissimo for ages 12 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.
Globalissimo has a complexity rating of 1.4 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.
Globalissimo belongs to these categories: Trivia and Educational. Its main mechanics are 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 Globalissimo 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 Globalissimo 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.