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Thurn and Taxis

2–4 players • Karen Seyfarth • 2006

Designer: Karen Seyfarth · Andreas Seyfarth
Publisher: Hans im Glück
First published: 2006
Players: 2–4 players
Genre: Historical board game

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As a historical board game from Germany, this title invites players to manage the development of early postal routes across a changing map. Its recognition by both enthusiasts and the broader gaming community reflects its success in balancing approachable family play with the strategic depth sought by experienced gamers.

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Thurn and Taxis plays 2–4 players.

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Thurn and Taxis was published by Hans im Glück in 2006, designed by Karen and Andreas Seyfarth. The game centers on the historical postal system established in the 16th century by the House of Thurn und Taxis, which operated across the Holy Roman Empire. The designers sought to translate the strategic complexity of building trade routes and carriage networks into an accessible tabletop experience, utilizing a clever hand-management and network-building mechanic that rewards players for connecting specific geographic regions.

Upon its release, the game was highly acclaimed for its elegant design and historical theme, eventually earning the prestigious Spiel des Jahres award in 2006. Critics praised it for its intuitive ruleset, which allows for deep strategic planning without overwhelming the player, making it a cornerstone of the 'Eurogame' movement during that decade. Its success solidified the reputation of the Seyfarths and cemented the game as a modern classic within the hobbyist board gaming community.

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Thurn and Taxis is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–4 players • Karen Seyfarth • 2006. It's filed under historical board game. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.

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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 Karen Seyfarth and Andreas 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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