- BGG rank
- BGG #16,915
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Die Händler vom Taubertal
2020
Rules assistance for Die Händler vom Taubertal
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 80–120 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.6/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Die Händler vom Taubertal
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Die Händler vom Taubertal is a board game released in 2020 for 2–5 players, 80–120 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Christoph Kraus, Fabian Schwab, and Martin Bethäuser and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Auction / Bidding.
About the game
The Taubertal is in turmoil! From Bronnbach to Mergentheim the Black Knight is up to mischief. The merchants suffer most from the possible shape, because on his raids they are his enemy target. The traders from the Middle Taubertal allied themselves resolutely to a counterattack. Together they want to drive the Black Knight out and razor his castle to the ground. This will require some cannonballs - and these are costly. The race for the "bombing business" begins!
Mechanics
Publishers
- Stadt Lauda-Königshofen
Questions and answers
Die Händler vom Taubertal supports 2–5 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 Die Händler vom Taubertal is 80–120 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 Die Händler vom Taubertal 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.
Die Händler vom Taubertal has a complexity rating of 2.6 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.
Die Händler vom Taubertal belongs to these categories: Economic, Travel, and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Auction / Bidding. 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 Die Händler vom Taubertal are: Christoph Kraus, Fabian Schwab, and Martin Bethäuser. 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 Die Händler vom Taubertal 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.