
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,624
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Rat Hot
- 2 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.5/5
- 2005

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Hansa Extrakarte is an expansion for Hansa released in 2004 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Michael Schacht.
This is a limited extra card for Hansa. It is a postcard with rules for a different end. On the front is a picture with the new scoring for the end of the game. On the back are the rules. Number 1 in the Abacusspiele / Spiele aus Timbuktu postcard-series Re-implemented by: Hansa: Changing Winds
Hansa Extrakarte 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 Extrakarte is 45 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 Extrakarte 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 Extrakarte has a complexity rating of 2.4 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.
Hansa Extrakarte belongs to these categories: Print & Play and Expansion for Base-game. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Hansa Extrakarte and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Hansa Extrakarte 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 Extrakarte 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.