How to Play Empires of Influence board game: The Ultimate Trivia Board Game

About Empires of Influence, from BoardGameGeek:

Knowledge is power, and applied knowledge is freedom. Countries have risen from the ashes because of it, others have succumbed for lack of it. Now, it's your turn. Your era. Will you rise to the occasion and grow your empire? Or be devoured by the other leaders at the table? Empires of Influence is a board game that embodies the true struggle for power. It merges strategy and economics with trivia. Put your general knowledge to the test by answering questions about geography, culture, and economics, and compete for industries, big business deals, and state contracts. There are over 360 playable cards to enjoy, country cards, industry cards, news cards, and trivia cards. The secret to conquering EOI lies in tapping into your instincts, flexing your decision-making prowess, and bringing your knowledge up to par. EOI exposes your mind to other cultures and expands your understanding of the world with quizzes and a general knowledge learning formula Take a seat at the round table of world leaders with your friends and family, get comfy, and put your general knowledge to the test. You win by possessing all 8 countries and achieve world domination before the time runs out, or by amassing the most wealth, least debt, and possessing the most countries. -description from the publisher