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.

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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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About El Grande

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

Medieval Renaissance

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

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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.