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Magnum Sal

Dig deeper into the Wieliczka salt mine, sell white gold and fill the king's orders to become Royal Steward.

In 1368 King Casimir the Great lays down the statute of the Cracow Salt Mine, and the title of Royal Steward goes to the foreman who proves himself best at the craft. That foreman is you, managing a mining team in Wieliczka, called Magnum Sal in the game, the second-oldest salt mine still operating in the world. You explore the mine, extract salt as efficiently as you can, sell your white gold at the market, and above all fill the king's salt orders. Whoever earns the most money wins. A 2010 Eurogame with worker placement, pick-up-and-deliver and contracts on a modular board, for two to four players, around two hours.

A real salt mine as modular boardPick up salt and deliver it to marketKing's salt orders as contracts

Who it's for

You like worker-placement Eurogames with a distinct setting and a route-planning puzzle.

Not for you if…

You want direct conflict or a short evening. This is a two-hour efficiency puzzle.

Vibe's take

Methodical and tidy. You plan routes down the shafts, haul salt back up and chase the king's contracts, with small efficiencies adding up to the win.

#2,959 on BGG

of over 30,000 ranked board games

Published 2010 · 16 years ago

older than 78% of games

In 1,728 collections

collected more than 31% of games

2–4 players · ages 10+

Best with 3

60–120 min

longer than 87% of games · typical 30–90 min

Complexity: demanding

Takes some learning · 2.9 out of 5 · heavier than 81%

Opinions: broad agreement

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Language: no text

Playable without the language

Play style: competitive

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