Thurn and Taxis 2006
Designed by Andreas Seyfarth, Karen Seyfarth
What it is
A light-to-medium post-napoleonic, transportation game for 2-4 players (~60 min), built around hand management, network and route building, open drafting.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #610 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
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How to play Thurn and Taxis
Thurn and Taxis is a light-to-medium game (rated 2.3 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2–4 players, runs about 60 minutes and is aimed at ages 10 and up. It's a Post-Napoleonic and Transportation game where the core of play revolves around Hand Management, Network and Route Building and Open Drafting. A light-to-medium post-napoleonic, transportation game for 2-4 players (~60 min), built around hand management, network and route building, open drafting. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #610 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played family title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Thurn and Taxis
How many players is Thurn and Taxis?
Thurn and Taxis plays with 2–4 players.
Does Thurn and Taxis work with 2 players?
Yes — Thurn and Taxis plays 2–4, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Thurn and Taxis take to play?
About 60 minutes per game.
Is Thurn and Taxis hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 2.3 out of 5 — medium-light. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Thurn and Taxis for?
The publisher recommends ages 10 and up.
Is Thurn and Taxis good for beginners and families?
Going by the numbers — a low complexity of 2.3/5 and a 10+ age rating — Thurn and Taxis is approachable for newcomers and family play. (That's inferred from its weight and age, not a review.)
What kind of game is Thurn and Taxis?
Thurn and Taxis is a Post-Napoleonic, Transportation game, built on Hand Management, Network and Route Building, Open Drafting.
Where to buy Thurn and Taxis
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