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Board game · economic, strategy

Timbuktu

Dirk Henn

1993 · 3⁠–⁠5 players · 60 min · ages 10+

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Before you play

How many players

For 3 to 5 players.

  • 3 players
  • 4 players
  • 5 players

Weight and time

Medium: 2.8 on BoardGameGeek’s five-point scale. A game takes 60–60 minutes, for ages 10 and up.

On other sites

  • BoardGameGeek6.7/101,774 ratings
  • BGG rank2,126thamong all games

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How to play Timbuktu

Mechanics

  • Deduction
  • Hand management
  • Memory
  • Simultaneous action selection

Credits Timbuktu

  • DesignDirk Henn
  • ArtJo Hartwig
  • PublisherQueen Games

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Game details Timbuktu

Year published
1993
Players
3–5
Playing time
60–60 minutes
Age
ages 10+
Weight
2.8 out of 5
Designer
Dirk Henn
Publisher
Queen Games

Frequently asked questions Timbuktu

How many players is Timbuktu for?

For 3 to 5 players.

How long does a game take?

60 to 60 minutes.

What age is it for?

Ages 10 and up.

Is it an expansion or a standalone game?

A standalone game: everything is in the box.

Sources: BoardGameGeek (game data and box photos, as of 2022). As of November 14, 2026. · Ta strona po polsku