10 Days in Africa

What to Expect

In 10 Days in Africa, players plan a ten-day journey across Africa by arranging destination and transportation tiles in order. Using connections on foot, by car, or plane, players must complete a valid route before their opponents. The game combines luck with strategic hand management for a fast-paced, spatially challenging experience. It offers a quick and interactive gameplay centered around geography.

Who Is This Game For?

This game suits families and casual players aged 10 and up who enjoy geography and strategic card play. With a playtime of about 30 minutes, it fits short sessions without lengthy setup. No prior experience is required, making it accessible to beginners.

How It Works

Players arrange cards representing countries and transport on their trays. Each turn, a player draws a tile and may replace an existing one without rearranging the order. The goal is to connect all ten days correctly using foot, car, or airplane connections. Hand management is key as players must wisely play and discard cards to complete their journey first.

What Makes It Special

Designed by Alan R. Moon and Aaron Weissblum, 10 Days in Africa won the 2004 Mensa Select award. Part of the '10 Days in.' series, it uniquely blends the Connections mechanic with Hand Management, combining educational content with quick strategic gameplay.

Awards

Setting & Atmosphäre

The game centers on a ten-day journey across the African continent, featuring various countries and transport modes without deep historical or political themes.

Tipp für Einsteiger

Focus on building a valid connection route and keep track of the cards in your hand carefully.

Häufige Fragen

Fazit

10 Days in Africa is recommended for families and players seeking a short, tactical game with a geographic theme. It offers easy entry and strategic depth through its connection mechanics.