El Grande
Command caballeros across Spain in the king of area control
Who it's for
Strategy gamers who appreciate classic eurogame design. Best at 4-5 players where the political dynamics peak.
Not for you if…
Dated production values may disappoint. Not for players who prefer modern streamlined designs.
Vibe's take
Classic, political, tense, timeless
About this game
Classic area-control game set in medieval Spain. Deploy caballeros to regions, manipulate the power structure, and use the Castillo's hidden scoring to outmaneuver opponents in one of the genre's defining designs.
Get it
from €38
Mechanics
Categories
By the numbers
Players
Duration
60–120 min
Ages 12+
Complexity
2.9 / 5 — MediumBGG Rating
7.6/10
Rank #100
33k ratings
Published
1995
Language
Moderate text
Designed by
Wolfgang Kramer, Richard Ulrich
Published by
MINDOK, Descartes Editeur, Möbius Games, 999 Games, Feelindigo, Hans im Glück, Giochi Uniti, Gém Klub Kft., Lucky Duck Games, Användbart Litet Företag, Gabinete Lúdico, Game Harbor, Filosofia Éditions, Devir, Rio Grande Games, Lautapelit.fi
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