Thurn and Taxis
2–4 players • Andreas Seyfarth • 2006
- Designer
- Andreas Seyfarth · Karen Seyfarth
- Publisher
- Hans im Glück
- First published
- 2006
- Players
- 2–4 players
- Genre
- Historical board game
How it plays
Thurn and Taxis plays 2–4 players.
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Where it came from
Thurn and Taxis was published in 2006 by Hans im Glück, designed by Andreas Seyfarth to capture the historical expansion of the postal system established by the House of Thurn und Taxis in the Holy Roman Empire. The game was conceptualized during a period of rising interest in route-building mechanics within German-style board gaming, aiming to distill the complexities of logistics into an accessible, tactical experience that emphasizes geographical progression across historical European regions.
The game's visual design was crafted by illustrator Michael Menzel, whose approach sought to evoke the aesthetic of mid-18th-century cartography and period-accurate stationery. Upon its release, it was well-received by the board gaming community for its balanced interplay of card management and spatial strategy, ultimately securing the prestigious Spiel des Jahres award in 2006, which solidified its standing as a staple in modern hobbyist collections.
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About Thurn and Taxis
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Thurn and Taxis is a board game for 2–4 players, filed under historical board game. 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 Thurn and Taxis for?
Thurn and Taxis 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.
Who designed Thurn and Taxis?
Thurn and Taxis was designed by Andreas Seyfarth and Karen Seyfarth. It's published by Hans im Glück. The catalog gives its publication year as 2006.
Has Thurn and Taxis won any awards?
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