BGG rank #97 · 1995

El Grande

El Grande (1995) is #97 in the BoardGameGeek Top 1000: 2–5 players, 60–120 min, ages 12+. Designed by Wolfgang Kramer, Richard Ulrich.

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Year: 1995
Players: 2–5
Play time: 60–120 min
Age: 12+

About the game

In this award-winning game, players take on the roles of Grandes in medieval Spain.

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Mechanics

Action Drafting Area Majority / Influence Area Movement Auction / Bidding Hand Management Interrupts Memory Open Drafting Selection Order Bid Simultaneous Action Selection Take That Turn Order: Auction

Designers

Wolfgang KramerRichard Ulrich

Artists

Doris Matthäus, Stefan Sonnberger, Franz-Georg Stämmele

Publishers

Hans im Glück, 999 Games, Användbart Litet Företag, Descartes Editeur, Devir, Feelindigo, Filosofia Éditions, Gabinete Lúdico, Game Harbor, Gém Klub Kft., Giochi Uniti, Lautapelit.fi, Lucky Duck Games, MINDOK, Möbius Games, Rio Grande Games

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