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- BGG rating
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Legie
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Jantaris
2007
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Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–4 players
- 45 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.5/5
For 3 players
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Jantaris is a board game released in 2007 for 3–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Zbyněk Vrána and its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding, Area Majority / Influence, and Simultaneous Action Selection.
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About the game
Each player leads a minor guild which is trying to expand into new territory. To do this, the guilds try to take control of districts in the city, gain valuable items in the bazaar, and sell their goods during the great fair in the city center. Proper assessment of the other players' moves plays a vital role in the game.
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- Altar Games
- Czech Board Games
Questions and answers
Jantaris supports 3–4 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 Jantaris 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 Jantaris 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.
Jantaris has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Jantaris belongs to these categories: Renaissance. Its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding, Area Majority / Influence, and Simultaneous Action Selection. 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 Jantaris are: Zbyněk Vrána. 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 Jantaris 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.