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10 DAYS IN AFRICA®
Stock #1010
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Price $24.99


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REVIEWS

“Sorry, Mr. Heuvelman—but 10 Days in Asia is more fun than I ever had in your sixth-grade geography class.”
Kristin Dreyer Kramer, NightsandWeekends.com, USA

“[10 Days in Asia] brings together the best qualities of educational and family games.”
Maureen Reed, Parenting for High Potential, USA

“[10 Days in Asia]… plays quickly and typically invites a “Let’s play again” reaction from both gamers and casual players, with no passport needed…“
W. Eric Martin, Board Game News, USA

“I think the best reason to get 10 Days in Asia is to play 40 Days around the World!!”
Tom Vasel, Gaming Report.com, USA

“....reward the player with more knowledge of geography, and are still somehow a great big pile of good times!”
Matt Drake, Drake’s Flames, USA

“The latest installment in the "10 Days" series is just as terrific as its predecessors!”
Joshua Kosman, San Francisco Chronicle, USA

“This is probably my kids’ favorite board game,"
Julie Petoia, ToyDirectory.com, USA

“The company hit this game out of the ballpark!”
Game Night Reviews, edplay Magazine, USA

“….a real value in my book!”
Clay Richmond, Fictional Reality Magazine, USA

"One of the most delightful additions to our family time in the last couple of months has been Out of the Box Publishing’s series of '10 Days Games'.”
Kristina Garswood, Homeschooling Horizons Magazine, Canada

“10 Days in Europe…. an entertaining, family-oriented game!”
David Popp, Model Retailer Magazine, USA

"On the whole, I've enjoyed all the 10 Day games I've played. I think Europe is my favorite of the series… As with all the games in this series, the balance of randomness, strategy, and length is top-notch…"
Shannon Appelcline, RPGnet.com, USA

“I love the [10 DAYS] system…. it is one that just works incredibly well as a 'couple' game.”
Tom Vasel, Updated Review - GamingReport.com, USA

"…quite enjoyable, particularly in a family setting…"
Greg Schloesser – Updated Review – East Tennessee Gamers, USA

"The options for the "10 Days" series is endless!"
Aldo Ghiozzi, Game Buyer Magazine, USA

"One of our favorites....It's also an immersion in a role not known for its suspenseful pleasure: travel agent!"
Nell Campbell, New York Times Travel Magazine

"This award-winning game was also highly rated by the testers in my household."
Kathleen Johnson, Capital Parent Newspaper, Canada

"How many games can you think of…that are educational as well as fun? Well, 10 Days in Africa is one of those rare games."
Angela Dalecki, NightsandWeekends, USA

"Can I be the first to invent 10 days in Europe, 10 days in Asia, or 10 days in Australia?…I’ll keep practicing 10 Days in Africa!"
Tony Hetherington, Dice2Mice, U.K.

"[10 Days in]….really good family games!"
Denise Thornton, Wisconsin State Journal, USA

"Throw away the Rand McNally atlas, ditch the AAA TripTik printouts because planning a tour of the United States just go a whole lot easier, and more fun!"
Boston Herald Staff, US

"10 Days in Africa… fast, simple, and enjoyable!"
Shannon Appelcline, RPGnet.com, USA

"[10 DAYS] is one of the best two-player games on the market right now!"
Tom Vassel, I.C.S., 2004

Reviewer comments on 10 Days from Mensa Mind Games 2004
American Mensa Mind Games, 2004, USA

"I think the balance of randomness, strategy, and length is top-notch…and it’ll be phenomenal for geography teachers!"
Shannon Appelcline, RPGnet.com, USA

"[10 Days…] a very easy game to explain and play, and would be a great introductory game. Good fun!"
Garry Lloyd, Shrewsbury Boardgames Club, UK

"[10 Days…] is quick and light…Perfect for a family or casual game."
Brent Mair, GameFest.com, USA

"Parents looking to teach their children a thing or two while having a great time in the process would be well advised to pick [10 DAYS] up!"
Patrick Korner, GameFest.com, Canada

"While [10 DAYS IN AFRICA] is great for kids, I have played it and it is a fun game for adults also - and reinforces geography skills."
Joe Minton, GameTable Online, USA

"…a very smooth and simple game that is just fun. I strongly recommend 10 Days..."
Marc Sayed, GamingReport.com, USA

"Your little traveler will have lots of fun with this excellent board game!"
Stevanne Auerbach, Dr.Toy, USA

"The quality of the equipment, as we have come to expect from Out of the Box, is superb. 10 Days in Africa is a fine, challenging puzzle game."
Kerry Handscomb, Abstract Games, Canada

"...[10 Days in Africa] was engaging, challenging and most importantly, fun!”
The National Parenting Center, USA

"I love the puzzle-like feel of this game and plan to pick up the others in the series!"
Anonymous, Boardgamer’s List, USA

"… a fantastic game…the combination of enjoyable gameplay, quality components and reasonable price is hard to beat!"
Patrick Korner, Game Wire Reviews, USA

"...if you enjoy games you can play with your family, you should like 10 Days in Africa."
Rob Smolka, UNDEFEATED Magazine, USA

"Ten Days in Africa and Ten Days in the US” are excellent games which teach strategy and geography… a welcome addition to any games closet."
Steven Silver, Steven Silver’s Reviews, USA

"Exploring Africa….players chart a course…and… Create an African adventure!"
On Trend, Gift and Decorative Accessories, USA

"[10 DAYS in Africa/USA are] …quite enjoyable…particularly in a family setting… the feel of those hefty racks is quite nice!"
Greg J. Schloesser, Counter Magazine, UK

"The quality of the equipment, as we have come to expect from Out of the Box, is superb. 10 Days in Africa is a fine, challenging puzzle game."
Kerry Handscomb, Abstract Games, Canada

"Almost everybody (myself included) wants to play again straight away after their first game!"
Anonymous, Boardgamer’s List, USA

"A quick game that painlessly teaches geography!"
Eric Gwinn, Chicago Tribune,USA

"[10 Days in Africa] from Out of the Box in Madison blends simple mechanics, rapidly shifting situations, challenging strategies and a marvelously easy way to learn African geography."
Dave Tianen, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, USA

"...the most fun I've ever had learning geography!"
Bernie DeKoven, DeepFUN.com, USA


MENTIONED IN...

Canton Repository
Games store attracts all ages
November 20, 2006
“Family games include “Apples to Apples,” and “10 Days in the USA,” a game in which players plan a 10-day trip across the country for which they have to lay out an itinerary. It teaches the kids scheduling, time management and geography,”

Knucklebones Magazine
Erik’s Top 10 Beginner “German” Games
February 2006
The “10 DAYS” …series
"Based on a system similar to the classic Rack-O, this series of three games features the USA, Africa and Europe. The goal is to be the first to create travel itineraries to get from point A to point B, accomplished by constantly swapping destination and vehicle tiles."

 

AWARDS
Major Fun Senior Award
National Association for Gifted Children
About.com Top 10 Games
The National Parenting Publications Honors Award
Parents Choice Gold Award
Dr Toy 'Best Vacation Childrens Products'
MENSA SELECT Competition Winner
iParenting Media Award
The Bernie Award
Dr. Toy - Smart Play, Smart Game Award