# Hansa

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2004
- **BGG Rating**: 6.9
- **BGG Rank**: #1456
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 60 min
- **Weight**: 2.34 / 5
- **Designers**: Michael Schacht
- **Artists**: Michael Schacht
- **Publishers**: ABACUSSPIELE, 999 Games, GameField, Überplay
- **Categories**: Economic, Medieval, Nautical, Transportation
- **Mechanics**: Action Points, Area Majority / Influence, Income, Pick-up and Deliver, Point to Point Movement, Set Collection, Variable Set-up

## Verdict
If you enjoy breezy maritime trading and quick decisions, Hansa offers a tight, well‑balanced play.Fast game flowWooden componentsLight strategyGood replay valueVery simple mapLimited tactical depthMarket outcomes have luckRECOMMENDED

## Description
In Hansa, each player steps into the shoes of a merchant of the famed Hanseatic League, trying to turn Scandinavia's sea lanes into profit pipelines. The board is a stripped‑down map of Scandinavia, with point‑to‑point arrows that define the routes your ship may travel. On your turn you take command of the vessel, pay the movement cost to reach a city, then choose to buy goods, sell what you carry, or expand your market by establishing a trading post. Cities offer varied buying and selling options, and the more cities you control the more income you generate each round, which funds further voyages. Victory points come from assembling sets of goods, but getting there requires juggling goods collection, market expansion, and the limited pool of action points that restrict how many moves or actions you can take per turn. The game blends Action Points, Point‑to‑Point Movement, Pick‑up and Deliver, Set Collection and Income mechanics into a roughly 60‑minute experience perfect for 2‑4 players who enjoy light strategic depth and a historic flavor. Components feature wooden pieces and a sturdy map, giving a tactile sense of sailing the Baltic Sea in the medieval era.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
2 to 4 players, perfect for small groups.

### What is the typical playing time?
About 60 minutes, depending on player familiarity.

### How complex is the game?
Light to moderate (BGG weight 2.3), easy to learn and teach.

### What components are included?
Scandinavian map, wooden ship and post pieces, commodity cards and money tokens.

### Who is Hansa best suited for?
Fans of economic games, medieval themes, and quick strategic decisions.

### Is there a lot of luck involved?
Some randomness comes from commodity cards, but most choices are strategic.

### Can I play solo?
No, Hansa is designed for 2‑4 players; there is no official solo mode.

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