We are excited to announce our latest board game to help people Remember, Relearn, and Rebuild Black Wall Streets. Allensworth the Board game, is built on the legacy of Colonel Allen Allensworth and his vision for prosperity in California. If you already have Black Wall Street the Board Game don't worry, this game is completely different! The only thing they have in common is they both teach real history and economic concepts!
Ages 10+ | Strategy | 2–4 Players
Pre-Order Today — First Edition Games Ship by August 2026
(Limited to 200 First Edition Games)
Game Overview
Step into the world of Allensworth, California, the historic Black-founded town built on innovation and resilience. In this resource-management strategy game, you must develop land, manage water, gold, oil, livestock, and soil. Your goal is to build a thriving community that can sustain a population of 100 residents.
Plan wisely, overcome challenges, and race to create the most successful version of Allensworth.
History Overview
Allensworth, California was founded in 1908 by Colonel Allen Allensworth as a self-sustaining Black town built on land ownership, education, and economic independence. This game puts you in the role of a builder, challenging you to make the same strategic decisions that determine whether a community thrives or fails.
What You’ll Do
- Manage natural resources
- Build farms, homes, businesses, and conduct trade
- Educate your population to become skilled workers
- Navigate droughts, shortages, and shifting land conditions
- Grow your population to 100 to win!
What’s Inside the box
- High Quality Game Mat
- Player pieces
- Structure pieces
- Action cards
- Population cards
- Resource tokens
- 2 8-sided dice
- Rulebook with educational resources
Game Modes
Competitive - One play wins!
Cooperative - All for one and One for all!
Why You’ll Love It!
Allensworth is a fun, competitive strategy game rooted in real Black history and community-building. This game pays homage to some of the all Black Military regiments like the Buffalo Soldiers and highlights California's diverse migrant history including Mexican, Chinese, and Armenian populations.
This is an engaging economic simulation and will require strategy and negotiations to win.
Take Action Today
Purchase your 1 of 200 First Edition copy of Allensworth the Board Game!
- Locked in low price of $74.99 per game (If you were previously on the waitlist check your email)
- Vote on early game mechanics, swag designs, and pop-up events
- Exclusive invitations to game discussions and interviews
- Rebuild History with us!
When does the game ship?
Ships August 2026 (This date was previously June but the Kickstarter Campaign was not successful, but we are making the game anyway with your help!)