Avalon Hill, a division of Hasbro Games Inc. is currently working on a strategic board game entitled History of the World that should be available this summer.

Avant Garde Studio sculpted the plastic statuette playing pieces. They are amazingly detailed, and we're bringing you these pictures first. This is what our contact was able to provide.

History of the World: 3 to 6 players

From the dawn of civilization to the sunset of empires.

History of the World is a 3 to 6 player game that recreates the major empires of the world through seven Epochs (rounds), starting with ancient Sumeria and ending with World War I. During an Epoch, each player plays an empire trying to assert its might. Empires expand, then slowly fade during later Epochs.

History of the World was one of the most popular games published by Monarch Avalon Hill and one of the most requested remakes for us. We have worked with the original inventors to shorter gameplay, balance Epochs, and provide a more challenging game to new and old players alike. We have also added plastic armies (seven different types), plus plastic monuments, capitals, and forts for a visually stunning game.

Graphics are still being finalized, but here are the plastic models that will be used in the game. All images and information are © 2000 Avalon Hill Games, Inc.,

Visit Avalon Hill's website at www.avalonhill.com

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