Rajas of the Ganges
2–4 players • 45 min • ages 12+ • Inka and Markus Brand • 2017
- Designer
- Inka and Markus Brand
- Publisher
- HUCH!
- First published
- 2017
- Players
- 2–4 players
- Playing time
- 45 min
- Age
- 12+
How it plays
Rajas of the Ganges plays 2–4 players, takes about 45 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 12 and up.
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Where it came from
Rajas of the Ganges was released in 2017 by publisher HUCH! as a strategic board game set in the Mughal Empire of 16th-century India. Designed by the prolific husband-and-wife team Inka and Markus Brand, the game emerged during a period of significant growth in the European hobby gaming market. The designers sought to blend worker placement mechanics with a unique dual-track scoring system, requiring players to balance their wealth against their fame to trigger the endgame.
The game is noted for its vibrant visual aesthetic, illustrated by Dennis Lohausen, who utilized rich, saturated colors to evoke the grandeur of the Indian subcontinent. Upon its release, it received a positive reception from the gaming community for its tight tactical decisions and the innovative interplay between its two main resources. It was subsequently recognized as a nominee for the prestigious Spiel des Jahres 'Kennerspiel des Jahres' award in 2018, cementing its status as a staple of modern mid-weight strategy gaming.
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About Rajas of the Ganges
Rajas of the Ganges is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–4 players • 45 min • ages 12+ • Inka and Markus Brand • 2017. 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 Rajas of the Ganges?
Rajas of the Ganges is a board game for 2–4 players, running about 45 minutes. 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 Rajas of the Ganges for?
Rajas of the Ganges is built for 2–4 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Rajas of the Ganges take to play?
A game of Rajas of the Ganges is listed at about 45 minutes. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is Rajas of the Ganges for?
Rajas of the Ganges lists a minimum age of 12. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who designed Rajas of the Ganges?
Rajas of the Ganges was designed by Inka and Markus Brand. It's published by HUCH!. The catalog gives its publication year as 2017.
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