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Maharaja (1994)

3–5 players · 240 min · age 8+ · ★ 6.1 on BGG

Players
3–5
Play time
240 min
Age
8+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
6.1/10

Best for 3–5 players aged 8+ who like ancient games — medium complexity, plays in 240 min.

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Maharaja board game box cover

About Maharaja

Factions struggle over the Indian sub-continent from 1500 BC to the mid-1800s.

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Maharaja FAQ

How many players is Maharaja?
Maharaja plays with 3–5 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does Maharaja take to play?
A game of Maharaja takes 240 min, at medium complexity (2.8/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Maharaja any good?
Maharaja rates 6.1/10 from 450 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a ancient / medieval game built around area majority / influence, area movement, dice rolling.