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Movers & Shakers
2026
Rules assistance for Movers & Shakers
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- 14+
- Complexity 3.2/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Movers & Shakers
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Movers & Shakers is a board game released in 2026 for 1–4 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Paulo Soledade and Nuno Bizarro Sentieiro and its main mechanics are Contracts, Resource to Move, and Movement Points.
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About the game
In the late 19th century, Bengal became a key hub for railway expansion in British India, surpassing earlier developments elsewhere in the country. The East Indian Railway Company led the charge, beginning with the Howrah–Hooghly line in 1854. Driven by strategic, economic, and export needs, the rail network rapidly spread across the region. By century's end, Bengal had one of India's most extensive and vital railway systems, powering both commerce and colonial control. In Movers & Shakers, you play as a railway magnate in 19th-century Bengal, competing to transport goods, fulfill contracts, and invest your profits wisely. Over two rounds, you'll use your own and rival trains to move crates between Benares and Calcutta, aiming to build wealth through sharp planning and bold decisions. Only the most ambitious and efficient tycoon will rise to shape the future of Bengal's railways. Each round has two phases. During the action phase, players choose a card from their hand and perform the action shown on the card, as well as the action linked to the slot where the card was placed. These slot effects vary, so careful planning is essential. During the administration phase, players evaluate the shipping zone of the board, which affects deals and modifies turn order. After two rounds, the player who has built the greatest wealth wins. —description from the publisher
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- Maldito Games
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Questions and answers
Movers & Shakers supports 1–4 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 Movers & Shakers is 60–120 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 Movers & Shakers for ages 14 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.
Movers & Shakers 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.
Movers & Shakers belongs to these categories: Trains and Transportation. Its main mechanics are Contracts, Resource to Move, and Movement Points. 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 Movers & Shakers are: Paulo Soledade and Nuno Bizarro Sentieiro. 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 Movers & Shakers 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.