
- BGG rating
- 8.4
Hansa Teutonica: Big Box
- 3–5 players
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 2020

Rules assistance for Hansa Teutonica: East Expansion
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Hansa Teutonica: East Expansion is an expansion for Hansa Teutonica released in 2010 for 3–5 players, 45–75 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Andreas Steding and its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement, Area Majority / Influence, and Network and Route Building.
This is the first expansion for Hansa Teutonica. This expansion includes nine mission cards for the basic map. Each mission card shows three cities and the player can receive additional victory points for Kontors in these cities. In addition the expansion includes a new map: The East-Expansion This map introduces new items into the game: e.g. Ocean trade routes and permanent bonus markers. Errata: The rules erroneously mentions the 'Kontor Network', points being given when building the East/West-connection between 'Leipzig' and 'Danzig'. There is no 'Leipzig' on the map. Instead the rules should have stated the city of 'Lübeck'.
Hansa Teutonica: East Expansion supports 3–5 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 Hansa Teutonica: East Expansion is 45–75 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 Teutonica: East Expansion for ages 12 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 Teutonica: East Expansion has a complexity rating of 3.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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 Teutonica: East Expansion belongs to these categories: Economic, Expansion for Base-game, and Renaissance. Its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement, Area Majority / Influence, and Network and Route Building. 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 Teutonica: East Expansion are: Andreas Steding. 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 Teutonica: East Expansion as an expansion for Hansa Teutonica. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Hansa Teutonica to use it. Check that your edition of Hansa Teutonica is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.