- BGG rank
- BGG #250
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Village
- 2–4 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 3.1/5
- 2011
- BGG rank
- BGG #25,374
- BGG rating
- 5.6
Der Palast von Eschnapur
2009
Rules assistance for Der Palast von Eschnapur
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- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.2/5
Rules assistant for Der Palast von Eschnapur
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Der Palast von Eschnapur is a board game released in 2009 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Inka Brand and Markus Brand and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Auction / Bidding, and Area Majority / Influence.
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About the game
2 to 4 players try to build up a palace consisting of 8 parts from which only up to six are used.Players bid with gold cards to bribe officials called Maharadschahs and then activate special actions in order to collect material for propping up the palace. Each player has her own player sheet to set the gold cards. There are 5 special actions. For each action one gold card is laid out. Whoever has played the most valuable gold card for each action is awarded the turn action. All other gold cards left over can later on be exchanged for victory points. Later on players can participate in building parts of the palace. There are some special bonus cards as well. You get them by sacrificing victory points and have only one time use.Additional support is earned by laying down material to so called premium award fields at the palace. Players receive victory points after having build highly prized palace places or by exchanging played gold cards for their single actions. Online play Jeux sur un Plateau (turn-based)
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Questions and answers
Der Palast von Eschnapur supports 2–4 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 Der Palast von Eschnapur 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 Der Palast von Eschnapur for ages 10 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.
Der Palast von Eschnapur has a complexity rating of 2.2 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.
Der Palast von Eschnapur belongs to these categories: Ancient. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Auction / Bidding, and Area Majority / Influence. 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 Der Palast von Eschnapur are: Inka Brand and Markus Brand. 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 Der Palast von Eschnapur as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.