Sankoré: The Pride of Mansa Musa
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Sankoré – The Pride of Mansa Musa and the Great University of Timbuktu
With Sankoré: The Pride of Mansa Musa, you enter the heart of the 14th century, in a thriving and vibrant Timbuktu, where Emperor Mansa Musa entrusts you with the task of developing one of the most prestigious institutions in history: the University of Sankoré. A deep and interactive strategic board game for 1-4 players, it blends resource management, academic competition, and long-term planning.
As rector, you will enroll and graduate students , expand your courses, enrich your library with precious manuscripts, and spread knowledge in four great disciplines: theology, law, mathematics, and astronomy . But beware: once the university is built, the value the empire places on each of these sciences will determine your points and, perhaps, your victory.
Why choose Sankoré
- 📚 A unique historical theme : Experience the rise of Africa's most important medieval university.
- 🎓 Academic Management : Recruit students, organize classes, and build an unparalleled library.
- ⚖️ Deep Strategy : Balancing disciplines and resources is the key to excelling.
- 🌍 Historical reconstruction : Immerse yourself in the reign of Mansa Musa, the legendary emperor of Mali.
- 👤 Solo Mode : Challenge the "Distinguished Scholar" in an elegant and challenging automated version.
Sankoré is a deep Eurogame, with 150-180 minute games designed for players who enjoy complex strategy and the satisfaction of building something lasting. Every move is a step closer to academic greatness... or a missed opportunity for your rivals.
Will you bring glory to your university and the kingdom of Mansa Musa, or will you let your learning be forgotten by the desert sands?
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🐸 HOW TO PLAY
At the court of Mansa Musa
In Sankoré, you become one of the custodians of the ancient university of Timbuktu in the 14th century. Your task is clear: to grow the prestigious institution established by the emperor, training students, disseminating knowledge, and bringing it to the entire West African empire.
Pupils, classes and curriculum
Each turn, you'll have to choose whether to enroll students, advance their studies, or teach new subjects. You'll be able to enhance your academic record and guide your students to graduation, paving the way for valuable points and lasting prestige.
The four disciplines of knowledge
Theology, law, mathematics, and astronomy are the pillars of knowledge. Expanding your knowledge in these fields allows you to influence the university's final evaluation and shape the reputation of your academic role. Every choice you make shapes the future of your knowledge.
The large library and the construction site
Adding books to the library shelves and contributing to the construction of the majestic university means securing fame and resources. As construction progresses, the value of disciplines will shift, and your strategic plan will need to adapt to new priorities.
He who lights up the empire wins
When Sankoré's construction is complete, the player who has successfully spread the most valuable knowledge will be remembered as the university's true guardian. Featuring a solo mode against the "Distinguished Scholar," every match becomes a test of vision, balance, and strategy.
📦 BOX CONTENTS
Main Board & Player Boards
24 Cards (24 cards)
220+ Tokens (more than 220 tokens)
260+ Wooden Pieces
🃏 SACHETS
44x67mm - Quantity 24
63x88mm - Quantity 4
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Sankoré: The Pride of Mansa Musa
Found a school. Change an empire.
Build Africa's largest university and pass on knowledge through the ages
Sankoré – Wisdom at the Service of an Empire
In the heart of the 14th century, between the golden sands of Timbuktu and the visionary dreams of Mansa Musa, an idea destined to change the world was born: Sankoré .
You will not lead armies, you will not build palaces… but you will form minds.
You will be an architect of knowledge, in a game where teaching is a revolutionary act , every student is a seed of the future and every book is a brick of eternity.
Here the wars of the intellect are won , disciplines are forged and the memory of humanity is sculpted.
A eurogame of civilization and knowledge with weight and vision
Sankoré: The Pride of Mansa Musa is a deeply immersive strategic board game for 1-4 players , set in the University of Sankoré during the reign of the famous Mansa Musa.
Signed by Fabio Lopiano and Mandela Fernandez-Grandon , and enriched by the unmistakable visual style of Ian O'Toole , it offers a solid, dense and stimulating eurogame experience .
Featuring worker placement, majorities, resume building, and academic development mechanics, players compete to advance in four branches of knowledge: theology, law, mathematics, and astronomy.
Every choice matters: the value of disciplines changes, students graduate, books fill legendary libraries.
A deep game, perfect for those who love challenging, highly thematic and highly replayable titles , also thanks to an intelligent and well-structured solitaire mode .
We played it… and it made us feel like mentors of the future. 🐸
Sankoré is not just a game, it is a tribute to African knowledge and culture .
Each turn presents you with difficult but rewarding choices, in a structure that rewards planning and adaptability.
The theme is powerful and little-known in the board game scene, and this makes it even more fascinating.
We recommend it to those looking for a challenging and rewarding experience , to those who love to build, pass on and leave a mark.
It's not a game for everyone... but those who embrace it come out changed. 🏛️
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🧠 Recall – Tribes, technologies, and decisive choices
🏛️ Thebai – Ancient strategies and fratricidal wars
🪐 Aldebaran Duel – Star Conquest and Resource Economy
🧪 Kinfire Delve: Callous' Lab – Boss fights, cards, and immersive co-op
I giochi da tavolo non servono a passare il tempo. Servono a viverlo meglio. – La Rana Saggia
Ogni regola è un’opportunità nascosta. Scoprila con occhi nuovi. – Il Girino Curioso
Non so come ho vinto. Ma è stato divertentissimo. Rigioca, se hai il coraggio. – La Ranarock Ribelle
Una buona mossa è silenziosa. La vittoria, inevitabile. – Ranaldo Stratega
Non serve vincere per giocare bene. Serve giocare per stare bene. – Zio Rospo Zen
I giochi da tavolo non servono a passare il tempo. Servono a viverlo meglio. – La Rana Saggia
Ogni regola è un’opportunità nascosta. Scoprila con occhi nuovi. – Il Girino Curioso
Non so come ho vinto. Ma è stato divertentissimo. Rigioca, se hai il coraggio. – La Ranarock Ribelle
Una buona mossa è silenziosa. La vittoria, inevitabile. – Ranaldo Stratega
Non serve vincere per giocare bene. Serve giocare per stare bene. – Zio Rospo Zen
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