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New World
1990
Rules assistance for New World
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 120–360 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.6/5
Rules assistant for New World
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New World is a board game released in 1990 for 2–6 players, 120–360 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Don Greenwood and Derek Carver and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Variable Set-up, and Hexagon Grid.
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About the game
New World is a Strategic level multi-player board wargame about the discovery, colonization and exploitation of the Americas. Players explore the Americas while discovering gold, encountering native uprisings and even battling pirates. Players win by gaining control of five regions in the New World at the end of any turn OR by having the most money after several turns of play.
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Publishers
- The Avalon Hill Game Co
Questions and answers
New World 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 New World is 120–360 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 New World 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.
New World has a complexity rating of 2.6 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.
New World belongs to these categories: Exploration, Renaissance, and Pike and Shot. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Variable Set-up, and Hexagon Grid. 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 New World are: Don Greenwood and Derek Carver. 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 New World 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.