- BGG rank
- BGG #5,956
- BGG rating
- 6.7
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- 45–60 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2011
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Rules assistance for Alhambra: Queenie 2 – Medina
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 60 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Alhambra: Queenie 2 – Medina
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Alhambra: Queenie 2 – Medina is an expansion for Alhambra released in 2014 for 2–6 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Dirk Henn and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Tile Placement.
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About the game
A new mini-expansion that is part of the Everything Alhambra Kickstarter Campaign. Contents: 9 tiles. Setup: All nine tiles are added to the bag, along with the rest of the building tiles. Rules: At the end of each round, the Medina tiles are scored after all other buildings have been scored. Negative points are awarded to the player or players who have the fewest Medinas built. In the first round, it is the player with the fewest (-3 pts) Second round, the two players with the fewest (-3 pts, -6 pts) Third round, the three players with the fewest (-3 pts, -6pts, -9 pts) Ties are resolved by the Medina who has the higher purchase prize winning the tie, thus the player with the cheaper Medina gains the higher minus points. In all scoring rounds, every player who has not built any Medina tiles receives additional minus points equal to the round you are scoring.
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- Queen Games
Questions and answers
Alhambra: Queenie 2 – Medina supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Alhambra: Queenie 2 – Medina is 60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Alhambra: Queenie 2 – Medina for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Alhambra: Queenie 2 – Medina has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Alhambra: Queenie 2 – Medina belongs to these categories: City Building and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Tile Placement. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Alhambra: Queenie 2 – Medina are: Dirk Henn. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Alhambra: Queenie 2 – Medina as an expansion for Alhambra. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Alhambra to use it. Check that your edition of Alhambra is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.