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El Grande (1995)

2–5 players · 60–120 min · age 12+ · ★ 7.8 on BGG

Players
2–5
Play time
60–120 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
7.8/10

Best for 2–5 players aged 12+ who like medieval games — medium complexity, plays in 60–120 min.

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El Grande board game box cover

About El Grande

Use your caballeros to control regions of medieval Spain, keeping clear of the King!

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MedievalRenaissance

Mechanics: Action Drafting, Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Auction/Bidding, Card Drafting, Hand Management · Designer: Wolfgang Kramer, Richard Ulrich

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P

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El Grande FAQ

How many players is El Grande?
El Grande plays with 2–5 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does El Grande take to play?
A game of El Grande takes 60–120 min, at medium complexity (3.0/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is El Grande any good?
El Grande rates 7.8/10 from 23,873 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a medieval / renaissance game built around action drafting, area majority / influence, area movement.