New World (1990)

About this game

Multi-player game 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.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 6.
• Rules load. At 2.6/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.