- BGG rating
- 6.9
Shanghaien: Extrakarte 1
- 2 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2008
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,134
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Shanghaien
2008
Rules assistance for Shanghaien
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.5/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Shanghaien
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Shanghaien is a board game released in 2008 for 2 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Michael Schacht and Roman Pelek and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
From the publisher: "At the start of each round, six cards are lined up between the players with each card corresponding to the numbers 1-6 on a die. The cards show sailors of different nationalities or special actions with which the players can influence the die results or enlarge their team. The player take turns rolling dice and assigning one of them to a card until a player wants to get out and start shanghaiing, at which point the cards are distributed to whoever has more dice on their side." At the end of the game, the stronger nationality score victory points equal to the value of the weaker team. Having a monopoly causes you to score the value of your own team. Expanded by: Shanghaien: Extrakarte 1 Shanghaien: Extrakarte 2 Shanghaien: Extrakarte 3 Shanghaien: Crazy Captain Online Play Yucata (turn-based)
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Questions and answers
Shanghaien supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Shanghaien is 20 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 Shanghaien for ages 8 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.
Shanghaien has a complexity rating of 1.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Shanghaien belongs to these categories: Dice and Pirates. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Dice Rolling. 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 Shanghaien are: Michael Schacht and Roman Pelek. 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 Shanghaien 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.