# Livingstone

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2009
- **BGG Rating**: 6.4
- **BGG Rank**: #4116
- **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 35 min
- **Weight**: 2.02 / 5
- **Designers**: Benjamin Schwer
- **Artists**: Christof Tisch, Michael Menzel
- **Publishers**: Playroom Entertainment, Lautapelit.fi, Schmidt Spiele
- **Categories**: Adventure, Dice, Exploration
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Dice Rolling

## Verdict
If you enjoy light games with a mix of strategy and luck, Livingstone is a blast. The dice-drafting system is brilliant and creates tense, fun moments!Unique dice selection mechanicImmersive exploration themeGreat for families and beginnersQuick and dynamic gameplayHigh reliance on dice luckMay frustrate control-focused playersLimited interaction at 2 playersRECOMMENDED

## Description
In Livingstone, you follow in the footsteps of the famous explorer David Livingstone through 19th-century Africa, collecting gems and setting up strategic camps along the Zambezi River. The game blends luck and strategy with a unique dice-drafting system: each round starts with everyone rolling dice, and you pick the highest values to take actions like collecting diamonds, earning money, or exploring new areas. But beware! Some choices can cause the mine to collapse, making everyone lose their treasures. You also need to keep Queen Victoria happy by secretly contributing coins to her chest — whoever gives the least can't win, even if they have the most points. With area majority mechanics and a dash of bluffing, Livingstone is perfect for families and groups who enjoy quick, interactive games.

## FAQ
### How many players is it best with?
Works best with 3-5 players. With 2, it loses some interaction.

### How long does a game take?
About 35 minutes, perfect for a quick after-dinner game.

### Is it hard to learn?
Not at all! The rules are simple and the gameplay flows intuitively.

### Is it too luck-dependent?
Dice influence outcomes, but you can mitigate luck with smart strategic choices.

### Is there a digital version?
Yes, it's available on Board Game Arena to play online.

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