El Grande (2nd Edition)

Use your caballeros to control regions of medieval Spain, keeping clear of the King!

2-5 Players  |  90+ Mins  |  Ages 12+

Features: Action Drafting, Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Auction / Bidding, Hand Management, Interrupts, Memory, Open Drafting, Selection Order Bid, Simultaneous Action Selection, Take That, Turn Order: Auction

Theme: Medieval, Renaissance

Description:

El Grande is set in 15th century Spain, at the end of the Reconquista. The players send out their caballeros to gain control over the 9 regions and become “El Grande”. However, everything depends on the location of the king - and majorities may shift in the blink of an eye.

Players take turns depending on which power card they play. Each turn, players choose 1 of 5 action cards, allowing them to place caballeros on the map and perform a special action. After 3 rounds, they gain points depending on the majorities in the different regions - and extra points for the majority in the current “kingdom” and their home region. After 9 rounds total, somebody will be the new ruler of medieval Spain.

• ENGAGE IN MEDIEVAL INTRIGUE: Set in 15th century Spain, El Grande is a classic area control game where players compete to become the ruler of the land.
• DYNAMIC GAMEPLAY: Majorities in regions can shift rapidly based on the location of the king, offering strategic depth and excitement in every round.
• CHOOSE YOUR ACTIONS: Each turn, use power cards to select from 5 action cards, allowing you to place caballeros strategically and perform special actions.
• CLASSIC REBORN: El Grande, the 1996 Game of the Year, is back with a fresh overhaul, making it more captivating than ever.
• BONUS EXPANSIONS: This edition includes two new mini expansions not found in the original version, adding even more excitement to the game.

Contents:

• 1 Game Board
• 145 Cards
• 162 Wood Tokens
• 1 Castillo
• 5 Secret Discs
• 2 Scoring Tiles
• 1 First Player Marker
• 1 Rulebook

Awards & Honors:

• 2025 BoardGameGeek Hall of Fame Inductee
• 2024 Gra Roku Advanced Game of the Year Nominee
• 1997 Årets Spil Best Adult Game Winner
• 1996 Spiel des Jahres Winner
• 1996 Deutscher Spiele Preis Best Family/Adult Game Winner
• 1995 Meeples Choice Award Winner
• 1995 Meeples Choice Award Nominee