
- BGG rank
- BGG #28,474
- BGG rating
- 5.0
Great Western Railway Game
- 2–6 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 1985

2005
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Where is Moldova? is a board game released in 2005 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Sara Finch and Pete Seagar and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Memory.
The goal is to get a collection of five or more bordering countries under your control by answering trivia questions, challenging others for control, or outright stealing them from under their noses. There are over 1000 questions in 60 different categories of trivia questions, but general knowledge is not enough to win. You must have a good memory, strong tactics, and just a little bit of luck to win. Contents: - laminated map & game boards - free-standing magnetic map board - 4 sets of colored magnet markers - 84 Q cards - 55 country cards - 3d6 - 1d12 - 4 player pawns - scoreboard Home Page:
Where is Moldova? supports 2–4 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 Where is Moldova? 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 Where is Moldova? 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.
Where is Moldova? has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Where is Moldova? belongs to these categories: Memory and Trivia. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Memory. 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 Where is Moldova? are: Sara Finch and Pete Seagar. 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 Where is Moldova? 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.