Anno 1800 - A Kosmos Game from Thames & Kosmos | A Civilization Game Based on The Video Game | Designed by Martin Wallace| for 2-4 Players, Ages 12 and up

This game is a great spin on Worker placement Eurogames. I do not think this game was difficult to learn, but I learn and play a lot of new games. I would consider this an advanced strategy game and would hesitate to recommend it to new players. For players who have played a fair number of modern strategy games, this game is a great choice.What makes this game stand out from the crowd is that each of the workers has needs and wants, ranging from new work clothes and sausages to fur coats and steam engines, and you only end the game when enough of your population of workers has had their needs met. The other thing that feels unique to me is that there are dozens of resources to use and strategies to explore.This game gets me and I'm excited to play it again the next chance I get.

I bought this game fearing it would be too complex for my friends. Despite being almost 3 hours long the first time we played it, we actually had a blast! Everyone loved it and next day we all wanted to meet again and play it once more. I think it actually gets even better the more you play it. I think the game is rich in strategies, but quite modest in mechanics, allowing everyone to familiarize with it even in the learning process. I find every aspect of the game very well-thought-out, and I haven't found any flaws yet. Every game is quite different because it depends a lot on the cards not only you but your opponents have been dealt. Also, each of you can take very different approaches, and as a player, you can change your path to winning based on what other people is doing. I love this game because even if you don't win, you feel very satisfied at the end, feeling you have built an industrial empire, and have been useful anyway.

The picture that shows the population cubes is not what you get. You just get little square colored pieces which do appear in another picture. Also, I ordered this knowing Walmarts was half the price because this one had the international gamers award on it so I assumed it was an updated version, but I didn’t even get that. I got the box that doesn’t say international gamers award on it. Also, I’m not even sure this is new!? Some of the pieces have worn edges, some of the pieces are bent, and the pieces were just scattered throughout the box upon arrival (see pictures.)

I recommend watching a video of how to play this game before beginning. It was confusing reading the directions, but once you understand the rules it really is pretty simple. Alot of strategy involved but very fun!

First heard of this game last year and have been waiting for the English version to hit the shelves. I enjoy economic engine building games and this is great!! Long setup for the many tiles but well worth the time. I lost my first two plays so far but still thinks it’s great fun.

This has become one of my favorite games. My only complain isn't about the game itself its about not having an insert and taking forever to set up. I bought inserts from etsy which organized everything pretty good and makes it way easier to set up.

Bad came all beat up around the edges, probably because it was only wrapped in a shipping bag no box or bubble wrap. Game itself is great though.

It's a medium complexity game ideal for fans of the original game and worker placement / engine builder lovers.