- BGG rating
- 6.6
Hansa Extrakarte
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
- 2004
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,484
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Hansa
2004
Rules assistance for Hansa
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.3/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Hansa
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Hansa is a board game released in 2004 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, Income, and Point to Point Movement.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Hansa: Changing Winds
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
- 2006
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Hansa 1400
- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- 2011
- BGG rating
- 5.9
Hansa: The Compass
- 2–4 players
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2011
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About the game
Players are merchants of the Hanseatic League. Players take control of the ship and buy and sell goods, establish trading posts, and sail to find new markets. The board is a very simple map of Scandinavia, with arrows from point to point restricting where the boat is able to move. The active player takes control of the boat and must pay to move to each new city where he may either buy, sell, or expand. Players want sets of goods that they can trade for victory points, but also need to expand their market presence to generate revenue.
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Questions and answers
Hansa 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 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 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 has a complexity rating of 2.3 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 belongs to these categories: Economic, Medieval, and Nautical. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Income, and Point to Point Movement. 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 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 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.