{"product_id":"el-grande-2nd-edition","title":"El Grande (2nd Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003eUse your caballeros to control regions of medieval Spain keeping clear of the King!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2-5 Players  |  90+ Mins  |  Ages 12+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures: \u003c\/strong\u003eAction Drafting Area Majority \/ Influence Area Movement Auction \/ Bidding Hand Management Interrupts Memory Open Drafting Selection Order Bid Simultaneous Action Selection Take That Turn Order: Auction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedieval Renaissance\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEl Grande is set in 15th century Spain at the end of the Reconquista. The players send out their caballeros to gain control over the 9 regions and become “El Grande”. However everything depends on the location of the king - and majorities may shift in the blink of an eye.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlayers take turns depending on which power card they play. Each turn players choose 1 of 5 action cards allowing them to place caballeros on the map and perform a special action. After 3 rounds they gain points depending on the majorities in the different regions - and extra points for the majority in the current “kingdom” and their home region. After 9 rounds total somebody will be the new ruler of medieval Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eENGAGE IN MEDIEVAL INTRIGUE: Set in 15th century Spain El Grande is a classic area control game where players compete to become the ruler of the land.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDYNAMIC GAMEPLAY: Majorities in regions can shift rapidly based on the location of the king offering strategic depth and excitement in every round.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCHOOSE YOUR ACTIONS: Each turn use power cards to select from 5 action cards allowing you to place caballeros strategically and perform special actions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCLASSIC REBORN: El Grande the 1996 Game of the Year is back with a fresh overhaul making it more captivating than ever.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBONUS EXPANSIONS: This edition includes two new mini expansions not found in the original version adding even more excitement to the game.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e1 Game Board\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e145 Cards\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e162 Wood Tokens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1 Castillo\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e5 Secret Discs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2 Scoring Tiles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1 First Player Marker\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1 Rulebook\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e2025 BoardGameGeek Hall of Fame Inductee\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2024 Gra Roku Advanced Game of the Year Nominee\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1997 Årets Spil Best Adult Game Winner\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1996 Spiel des Jahres Winner\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1996 Deutscher Spiele Preis Best Family\/Adult Game Winner\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1995 Meeples Choice Award Winner\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1995 Meeples Choice Award Nominee\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hans im Gluck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406832886107,"sku":"3558380115663","price":32.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/8442\/3771\/files\/3558380115663_a732e758-984c-414b-86f2-6b97f3d44878.jpg?v=1781908197","url":"https:\/\/cardsflip.shop\/products\/el-grande-2nd-edition","provider":"Cards Flip","version":"1.0","type":"link"}