
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,894
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Valdora
- 3–5 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2009

Rules assistance for Hansa 1400
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Hansa 1400 is an expansion for Hansa released in 2011 for 2–4 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Michael Schacht and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Point to Point Movement, and Pick-up and Deliver.
An expansion map for Hansa, the launch of which is planned for July/August 2011. Available for online play at Schacht's website. Uses the same rules as the basic game, and may be combined with the Extrakarte/Changing Winds expansion rules: - may sail (roll) against the wind (direction of the arrows) for 2 coins - end-game bonuses of 2/3/4/5VP for player with tallest stack of markets / who triggered last round / markets in most cities / most single-barrel tokens sold.
Hansa 1400 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 Hansa 1400 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 Hansa 1400 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.
Hansa 1400 belongs to these categories: Economic, Abstract Strategy, and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Point to Point Movement, and Pick-up and Deliver. 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 Hansa 1400 are: Michael Schacht. 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 Hansa 1400 as an expansion for Hansa. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Hansa to use it. Check that your edition of Hansa is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.