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

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—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