
- BGG rank
- BGG #22,531
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Mapominoes: Europe
- 2–5 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 2007

2009
Rules assistance for Mapominoes: Africa
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Mapominoes: Africa is a board game released in 2009 for 2–5 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. Its main mechanics are Tile Placement.
It's like dominoes but with maps, as you build a continental map by connecting countries that share a common border. Stay one step ahead of your opponents, as you race to be the first player to play all your country cards within the confines of your available table space, and win the game. Can be combined with other games in the Series: Mapominoes family to create a larger game.
Mapominoes: Africa 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 Mapominoes: Africa is 30 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 Mapominoes: Africa for ages 8 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.
Mapominoes: Africa has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Mapominoes: Africa belongs to these categories: Card Game, Travel, and Educational. 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 catalogue lists Mapominoes: Africa 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.