In Hansa Guilds, you step into the shoes of a shrewd merchant in the 15th century, navigating the bustling trade routes of the Hanseatic League. The core gameplay revolves around selecting actions on the main board, which then allows you to move your wagon and ship markers across the map. Your mission is to fulfill lucrative contracts and acquire valuable licenses to boost your score. With each action you take, you'll also gather commodity tokens, which you'll strategically place on your personal player board, essentially managing your own merchant house. It's a game that captures the essence of medieval commerce! When the game concludes, all your efforts are tallied: points from completed contracts, acquired licenses, your established merchant houses, and even any remaining goods contribute to your final score. The merchant with the highest total emerges victorious! Hansa Guilds offers a delightful journey back to a golden age of European trade, blending strategic planning with resource management. Get ready to trade, transport your goods, and aim to become the most prosperous merchant in the Hanseatic League!