Le Havre
1–5 players • 180 min • ages 12+ • Uwe Rosenberg
- Designer
- Uwe Rosenberg
- Players
- 1–5 players
- Playing time
- 180 min
- Age
- 12+
How it plays
Le Havre plays 1–5 players, takes about 180 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 12 and up.
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Where it came from
Le Havre was designed by Uwe Rosenberg and released in 2008 as a follow-up to his massive success, Agricola. The game is set in the French port city of Le Havre, where players manage the expansion of the docks, the acquisition of ships, and the processing of various goods. It represents a shift in Rosenberg's design philosophy at the time, moving from the personal farm-building themes of his previous work to a complex, industrial economic simulation that emphasizes resource management and timing.
The game's design is known for its austere, functional aesthetic which prioritizes clarity and strategic depth over decorative flair. It was received with significant acclaim upon its release, particularly for the innovative use of the 'offer board' mechanism, which dictates the flow of resources and goods into the game economy. Over the years, it has become a staple of the 'heavy' Eurogame genre, widely regarded as one of Rosenberg's most challenging and rewarding designs.
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About Le Havre
Le Havre is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 1–5 players • 180 min • ages 12+ • Uwe Rosenberg. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play Le Havre?
Le Havre is a board game for 1–5 players, running about 3 hours. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Le Havre for?
Le Havre is built for 1–5 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Le Havre take to play?
A game of Le Havre is listed at about 3 hours. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is Le Havre for?
Le Havre lists a minimum age of 12. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who designed Le Havre?
Le Havre was designed by Uwe Rosenberg.
Has Le Havre won any awards?
Yes — the catalog entry for Le Havre lists Golden Geek Award for Best Gamers' Board Game.
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