{"product_id":"el-grande","title":"El Grande","description":"\u003cp\u003eUse your caballeros to control regions of medieval Spain, keeping clear of the King!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2-5 Players  |  90+ Mins  |  Ages 12+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures: \u003c\/strong\u003eAction 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme: \u003c\/strong\u003eMedieval, Renaissance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEl 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eENGAGE 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDYNAMIC GAMEPLAY: Majorities in regions can shift rapidly based on the location of the king, offering strategic depth and excitement in every round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCHOOSE YOUR ACTIONS: Each turn, use power cards to select from 5 action cards, allowing you to place caballeros strategically and perform special actions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCLASSIC REBORN: El Grande, the 1996 Game of the Year, is back with a fresh overhaul, making it more captivating than ever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBONUS EXPANSIONS: This edition includes two new mini expansions not found in the original version, adding even more excitement to the game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Game Board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e145 Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e162 Wood Tokens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Castillo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 Secret Discs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Scoring Tiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 First Player Marker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Rulebook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honors:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2025 BoardGameGeek Hall of Fame Inductee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2024 Gra Roku Advanced Game of the Year Nominee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1997 Årets Spil Best Adult Game Winner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1996 Spiel des Jahres Winner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1996 Deutscher Spiele Preis Best Family\/Adult Game Winner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1995 Meeples Choice Award Winner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1995 Meeples Choice Award Nominee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Card Merchant WestCity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45045122203701,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1131\/9730\/files\/el-grande-2nd-edition--123622_2276e.jpg?v=1773264164","url":"https:\/\/cardmerchant.co.nz\/products\/el-grande","provider":"Card Merchant WestCity","version":"1.0","type":"link"}