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product_id: 358135361
title: "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"
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price: "R658"
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# 120 min immersive gameplay 144 dynamic cards for endless tactics 4-player global trade strategy 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

**Brand:** thames & kosmos
**Price:** R658
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🏭 Build your empire or watch it fade into history!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 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 by thames & kosmos
- **How much does it cost?** R658 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/358135361-anno-1800-a-kosmos-game-from-thames-and-kosmos-civilization)

## Best For

- thames & kosmos enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted thames & kosmos brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Craft Your Workforce:** Balance farmers, craftsmen, engineers, and investors to optimize growth and citizen happiness.
- • **Dynamic Scoring & Surprises:** End-game bonuses and hidden scoring keep every match unpredictable and thrilling.
- • **Deep Yet Accessible Gameplay:** Complex mechanics simplified for quick learning and engaging play sessions.
- • **Compete in Real-Time Strategy:** Race opponents to claim limited construction titles and dominate the market.
- • **Master the Industrial Revolution:** Build and expand your island society with strategic resource management and trade.

## Overview

Anno 1800 is a 2-4 player strategy board game inspired by Ubisoft’s hit PC title, designed by acclaimed Martin Wallace. Set during the Industrial Revolution, players develop island societies through resource management, trade, and workforce planning. Featuring 120 minutes of gameplay, 144 cards, and 290 tokens, it offers a rich, competitive experience with dynamic scoring and strategic depth, perfect for millennial professionals seeking a cerebral yet social gaming challenge.

## Description

The sun is rising on the age of industry; will you rise too? Anno 1800 is an epic city-building strategy board game based on Ubisoft’s popular PC game of the same name. Players strive to build up their industrial might as they develop an island society at the dawn of the industrial age. Investing in their nautical fleets enables trade and expansion to new territories in the old and new worlds, but players must focus above all on maintaining the health and happiness of the citizens of their home islands. While the population is initially satisfied with food and clothing, in time it will demand valuable luxury goods. Players must plan their development strategies and supply chains carefully while keeping an eye on the distribution of specialized roles within their territories. The objective of the game is to plan for an even distribution of farmers, workers, craftsmen, engineers, and investors. But beware, because the competition never sleeps. Players may steal new achievements out from under each other’s noses at any time! Whose island will prosper and whose will fall? + By the best-selling game designer Martin Wallace, whose other hit games include: Brass: Birmingham (BGG Rank #3) Brass: Lancashire (BGG Rank #17) Age of Steam (BGG Rank #120) A Few Acres of Snow (BGG Rank #329) Australia (2018 BGG Rank #657)

Review: Excellent advanced strategy game - 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.
Review: One of my favorites - 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.

## Features

- A city-building strategy game set in the Industrial Revolution; based on the popular PC game.
- By acclaimed author Martin Wallace (Brass, Age of Steam).
- Race against your opponents to produce, buy, or trade the limited number of construction titles and resources.
- A complex game with simple mechanisms makes it easy to teach and fun to play.
- End-game bonuses and hidden scoring keep gameplay exciting and unpredictable.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08TWXYKPS |
| Best Sellers Rank | #652,306 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #16,102 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Brand Name | Thames & Kosmos |
| CPSIA Cautionary Statement | No Warning Applicable |
| Customer Package Type | FFP |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 168 Reviews |
| Edition | Standard Edition |
| Estimated Playing Time | 120 minutes |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00814743015920 |
| Included Components | 1 Manual, 1 Player Board, 4 Personal Player Boards, 20 New & Old World Player Boards, 290 Tokens, 144 Cards, 125 Wooden Markers |
| Item Dimensions | 2.8 x 11.6 x 11.6 inches |
| Item Type Name | Strategy Tabletop Game |
| Item Weight | 1200 g |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Thames & Kosmos |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 680428 |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 12 years and up |
| Material Type | Cardboard |
| Minimum Age Recomendation | 144 |
| Model Number | 680428 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Players | 2 - 4 |
| Theme | Race |
| UPC | 814743015920 |
| Unit Count | 1 count |

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can this board game act as a game guide for the console game? I know it's based off of it, but I don't know if it can act as a game guide.**
A: I know that one is based off the other but not totally sure if you could use the board game as a game guide for the pc game

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent advanced strategy game
*by M***W on August 22, 2023*

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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of my favorites
*by A***Z on November 26, 2023*

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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pictures in ad or not what you get… Also, literally twice the price as Walmart!
*by B***S on August 17, 2024*

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.)

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*Last updated: 2026-08-29*