Sankore: The Pride of Mansa Musa

Experience another masterpiece of board game design with stunning illustrations by Ian O'Toole for 2024.

Set in the 14th century, you are entrusted by Emperor Mansa Musa to spread knowledge across West Africa. As a player, you’ll oversee the prestigious Sankore Madrasa, managing and expanding this great university as it rises around you.

Your mission is to advance knowledge in four core disciplines: Theology, Law, Mathematics, and Astronomy. Achieve this by enrolling and graduating students, teaching classes, expanding your curriculum, and enriching the grand library with essential texts. The value placed on each discipline by the empire will significantly influence how you score the knowledge you’ve cultivated once the university is complete.

Can you navigate the competitive academic landscape and elevate Mansa Musa’s prestigious institution to unparalleled heights of renown?

(Details from BGG as of posting)
Year Released: 2024
Players: 1 - 4, Best: 3
Playing time: 150 - 180 minutes
Age: 14+
BGG Rating: 8.0
BGG Overall Rank: 1,736 
BGG Complexity rating: 4.19/5

Awards & Honors
2025 As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année Expert Nominee