- BGG rank
- BGG #1,682
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Oranienburger Kanal
- 1–2 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 3.2/5
- 2023
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,099
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Kanal
2024
Rules assistance for Kanal
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–2 players
- 45 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.7/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Kanal
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Kanal is a board game released in 2024 for 1–2 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Uwe Rosenberg and its main mechanics are Variable Set-up, Increase Value of Unchosen Resources, and Worker Placement.
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About the game
The Oranienburg canal, which gave this game its name, was built between 1832 and 1837 in Brandenburg. The Havel River was difficult to navigate near the Oranienburg mills, so a canal was built from the Havel that crossed the older Ruppin canal, thereby forming the Oranienburg canal cross. During the industrialization in the 19th century, lots of companies and businesses were formed at this important waterway. Moreover, additional streets and railways were built. In Kanal, you erect new industries and shape the infrastructure by building pathways, streets, railways, and canals. Most important of all are bridges that connect buildings. To do all of this, you have access to various actions that you select in the right moments. At the end of the game, the player with the best industrial area and the best infrastructure wins. —description from the publisher
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Publishers
- Maldito Games
- Tesla Games
- Spielworxx
- Sylex
- Fentasy Games
Questions and answers
Kanal supports 1–2 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 Kanal 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 Kanal 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.
Kanal has a complexity rating of 2.7 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.
Kanal belongs to these categories: Economic, Territory Building, and City Building. Its main mechanics are Variable Set-up, Increase Value of Unchosen Resources, and Worker Placement. 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 Kanal are: Uwe Rosenberg. 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 Kanal 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.