Iconic World

Travel across the globe, collect iconic places, traditions, and animals, and become the ultimate world explorer!

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A step-by-step guide to play the game

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Each player chooses a token and places it on START (airport).

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Each player takes 10 markers (bottle caps).

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The goal is to collect elements and score as many points as possible using the boarding pass combinations.

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Players take turns rolling the die.

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Move your token along the board.

Important: If a space has already been claimed by another player, you cannot land on it. Skip over it and continue moving forward.

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If you land on an unclaimed element space:

  • First, say what you see (if you know it)
  • Then locate it on the world map using the number on the space (the number matches the blind world map; the full geography map can help)

If correct:

  • You collect that element
  • Place one of your markers on the element to claim it.

That element is now yours. Other players cannot collect it anymore.

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If you land on a special square (white border), perform the corresponding action:

  • Mandatory swap: Swap one of your collected elements with another player
  • Rocket: Move forward 2 spaces
  • Roadblock: Your journey is delayed, skip your next turn.
  • Vortex: Move to a square of your choice on the board
  • “Do you know another one?”: Name another example within the category. Correct? You can claim this square as well. This counts as a coloured square for the category.
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The game ends as soon as one player has used all 10 markers. All other players then get one final turn.

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Scoring

After the final round, players count points based on their collected elements.

You can score combinations based on:

  • Same or different colors (categories)
  • Same or different world regions


Points system (see boarding pass)

  • 2 elements → 1 point
  • 4 elements → 4 points
  • 6 elements → 10 points

👉 This applies to any valid combination (same or mixed).


Important scoring rules

  • Elements can be used multiple times across different combinations
  • If you have an uneven number (e.g. 3 or 5), round down (3 counts as 2; 5 counts as 4)


Extra game information

Categories:

IMPORTANT NOTE: For the purpose of the game, each element has been linked to one specific country. Some elements may also belong to other countries or regions around the world. We mainly followed the UNESCO lists to choose the primary location, but other answers may also be correct.

 

  • RED - World Heritage (cultural – buildings)
  1. Chichén Itzá (Mexico, North America)
  2. Nan Madol (Micronesia, Oceania)
  3. Christ the Redeemer (Brazil, South America)
  4. Colosseum (Italy, Europe)
  5. Great Wall of China (China, Asia)
  6. Lalibela (Ethiopia, Africa)
  • GREEN - World Heritage (natural)
  1. Great Barrier Reef (Australia, Oceania)
  2. Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) (Norway, Europe)
  3. Easter Island (Chile, South America)
  4. Belize Great Blue Hole (Belize, North America)
  5. Ha Long Bay (Vietnam, Asia)
  6. Ngorongoro Conservation Area (Tanzania, Africa)
  • YELLOW - Intangible cultural heritage (music/dance)
  1. Haka (New Zealand, Oceania)
  2. Bagpipe (United Kingdom, Europe)
  3. Reggae (Jamaica, North America)
  4. K-pop (South Korea, Asia)
  5. Tango (Argentina, South America)
  6. Djembe (Mali, Africa)
  • BLUE - Culinary heritage
  1. Maple syrup (Canada, North America)
  2. Sushi (Japan, Asia)
  3. Coffee from Colombia (Colombia, South America)
  4. Tagine (Morocco, Africa)
  5. Baguette (France, Europe)
  6. Coconut (Fiji, Oceania)
  • ORANGE – Natural animal icons
  1. Alpaca (Peru, South America)
  2. Ostrich (South-Africa, Africa)
  3. Dromedary (Kuwait, Asia)
  4. Icelandic horse (Iceland, Europe)
  5. Quetzal (Guatemala, North America)
  6. Dugong (Papua New Guinea, Oceania)
  • PURPLE - Intangible cultural heritage (Traditional craftsmanship)
  1. Watchmaking (Switzerland, Europe)
  2. Pan flute (Ecuador, South America)
  3. Dreamcatcher (United States of America, North America)
  4. Mask carving (Ivory Coast, Africa)
  5. Batik (Indonesia, Asia)
  6. Sand drawing (Vanuatu, Oceania)

 

Examples for “Do you know another one?”:
  • Name another world heritage building or monument
  • Name another natural world wonder
  • Name another dance or music style specific for a country
  • Name another traditional dish from a specific country
  • Name another animal that is iconic for a specific country
  • Name another craft from a specific country



Variations

  • Use a different number of markers per player. For example, each player starts with 6 markers. You can only collect an element if you still have a marker. This makes the game more strategic.
  • Team version: play in teams of 2 and collect elements together.

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