
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,487
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Yunnan
- 2–5 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 3.2/5
- 2013

2023
Rules assistance for Yunnan (Second Edition)
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Yunnan (Second Edition) is a board game released in 2023 for 2–5 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Aaron Haag and its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding, Area Movement, and Network and Route Building.
This edition has many changes compared to the first edition: balancing, simplified bank, new 2p rules, both temple and shrine included in the game, different pro rules.
Yunnan (Second Edition) supports 2–5 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 Yunnan (Second Edition) is 60 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 Yunnan (Second Edition) 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.
Yunnan (Second Edition) 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.
Yunnan (Second Edition) belongs to these categories: Economic, Ancient, and Transportation. Its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding, Area Movement, and Network and Route Building. 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 Yunnan (Second Edition) are: Aaron Haag. 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 Yunnan (Second Edition) 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.