How many players is Maharaja?

Maharaja plays with 1–4 players, ages 14 and up.

How long does Maharaja take to play?

A game of Maharaja takes 90 min, at medium complexity (2.9/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Maharaja any good?

Maharaja rates 7.0/10 from 225 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a city building / religious game built around area majority / influence, point to point movement, simultaneous action selection.

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Maharaja (2021)

1–4 players · 90 min · age 14+ · ★ 7.0 on BGG

Players: 1–4
Play time: 90 min
Age: 14+
Complexity: Medium
BGG rating: 7.0/10

Best for 1–4 players aged 14+ who like city building games — medium complexity, plays in 90 min.

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About Maharaja

Travel as priests through India, building statues and shrines to the Gods.

City Building Religious

Mechanics: Area Majority / Influence, Point to Point Movement, Simultaneous Action Selection, Variable Player Powers, Victory Points as a Resource · Designer: Michael Kiesling, Wolfgang Kramer

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Maharaja FAQ

How many players is Maharaja?: Maharaja plays with 1–4 players, ages 14 and up.
How long does Maharaja take to play?: A game of Maharaja takes 90 min, at medium complexity (2.9/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Maharaja any good?: Maharaja rates 7.0/10 from 225 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a city building / religious game built around area majority / influence, point to point movement, simultaneous action selection.