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Rise & Fall

Rise & Fall

Designed byChristophe Boelinger•Published byLudically

2024All-Time
2024All-Time
Rank
613
in All-Time
Total Points
420 pts
Borda count scoring

Rise & Fall is a full control strategic game. Each player controls a civilization trying to expand and progress in a fantasy world. This world displays a unique landscape where glaciers live on islands and huge cliffs are common barriers and challenges to overcome. In this go…

Published
2024
Players
2-4
Play Time
40-80 min
Weight
3.13 / 5
BGG Rating
7.8View on BoardGameGeek

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Rank7
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staygeeky
Dennis Matthias
Dec 25, 2025
Rank8
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The Board Game Doctor
Phil
Jan 18, 2023
Rank11
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The Cave People
Louis
Sep 7, 2024
Rank27
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Mark
Apr 6, 2025