Around the World in 80 Days

Theme : Around the World in 80 days is a great family game based on Jules Verne's classic novel. A simple set of rules lets the youngest members of the family get involved, while the link to the popular story keeps things interesting and might even get the children interested in Jules Verne's classic. Players must travel around the world, racing against one another by playing the necessary travel cards while deciding on movement or events at each turn. An award winning game that is a perfect gateway game for any family.

Gameplay : Around the World in 80 days is mostly a card game based on the novel by Jules Verne. Players compete to be the first to travel forty Units of Distance in the game, with a major victory scored if players are able to do so within ten turns (or the equivalent of 80 days). The players travel by playing cards representing various modes of transportation. In addition, Adventure cards that present various calamities can be played on other players to impede their trip and provide you a head-start.

Will you be the first to make it Around the World in 80 Days.

Content

• 1 gameboard
  
• 6 game figures
  
• 6 time markers
  
• 6 betting slips
  
• 24 gold coins
  
• 18 bonus chips
  
• 1 starting player marker
  
• 1 detective figure
  
• 1 die
  
• 15 event cards
  
• 60 travel cards
  
• 1 rulebook