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The Queen of Hansa
2019
Rules assistance for The Queen of Hansa
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 30–45 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.3/5
Rules assistant for The Queen of Hansa
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The Queen of Hansa is a board game released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Yutaka Hatakeyama and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Open Drafting.
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About the game
In the late Middle Ages, northern Europe is dominated economically by an alliance of cities known as the Hanseatic League. Its central city, Lubeck, enjoys such prosperity that it has come to be called the Queen of the Hansa. In The Queen of Hansa, you are a Lubeck merchant who seeks to acquire more wealth than any other through trade with other cities in the League.
Designers
Publishers
- Hobby Japan
Questions and answers
The Queen of 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 The Queen of Hansa is 30–45 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 The Queen of Hansa 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.
The Queen of 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.
The Queen of Hansa belongs to these categories: Card Game and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Set Collection, and Open Drafting. 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 The Queen of Hansa are: Yutaka Hatakeyama. 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 The Queen of 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.